Perfumers alcohol is a mixture of alcohol and essential oils that is used in perfumery to create custom scents. It is a carrier that can dilute essential oils, which can be harmful when applied directly to the skin, and reduce the negative effects of some oils. The combination of perfumers alcohol and essential oils or fragrance notes can be used to create a wide variety of scents, from perfumes and colognes to diffuser fragrance oils and hand sanitizer. Rubbing alcohol can also be used to make perfumes, but it may not mix with some ingredients as well as perfumers alcohol.
The ingredients or materials used in perfumers alcohol are alcohol and essential oils. The essential oils used can vary depending on the desired scent, and different oils have different properties and effects on the body. For example, lavender essential oil is often used for its anti-inflammatory, calming, headache relieving, sedative, and skin healing properties. Other essential oils used in aromatherapy include lemon, blue gum, clary sage, eucalyptus, rosemary, ginger, and Scotch pine.
Positive aspects of using perfumers alcohol include the ability to create custom scents and the reduction of negative effects of some essential oils when diluted. However, some essential oils and fragrances can be sources of potential allergens, so caution should be taken when using them. Additionally, undiluted essential oils on the skin can result in adverse reactions.
