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Blending Tips for Men
- Patchouli, Sandalwood,
Oakmoss, Bay,
Cypress, Ginger,
Black Pepper, Vanilla,
Vetiver, and the citrus
oils are the essential oils that are the most strongly favored by men.
See the list of Essential
Oils for Men located in the Essential
Oil Profiles area for a more comprehensive list of favorite essential
oils amongst men.
- To give a blend a masculine note, experiment by adding minute quantities
of Black Pepper, Ginger,
Coriander, Nutmeg
or other spice oils. Remember that the spice oils can be expecially
sensitizing to the skin and by their nature, their aroma is very strong,
so use them sparingly.
- Oakmoss is a subtle absolute
that has a wonderfully earthy aroma and acts as a fixative. It's a great
oil to experiment with in blends for men.
- Remember to follow all safety precautions
and learn about the contraindications for each essential oil.
- Floral essential oils can be eliminated from blends intended to be
more masculine. Men, however, are encouraged to also explore using floral
essential oils in their creations. They can lift and balance an otherwise
strong, harshly masculine or otherwise boring blend.
- Citrus oils can help sweeten and lift the aroma of a blend.
For additional blending tips, refer to
the blending guidelines offered in AromaWeb's Aromatherapy
and Fragrancing Blending Guide.
Substitution Tips:
You may come upon recipes that frequently include floral oils. If you
aren't partial to the aroma of floral essential oils, try substituting
them with oils that you do enjoy. For instance, if a recipe calls for
Rose Essential Oil, a middle
note, try using one of the spice oils like Bay
Laurel Essential Oil. Successful substitution is dependent on the
nature of the recipe and the other oils in the blend, so keep the other
oils in mind and the purpose of the blend when choosing substitute oils.
When substituting one oil for another,
be sure to follow all safety guidelines and familiarize yourself with
the oil(s) you wish to use and their appropriateness for the recipe that
you are working with. In other words, don't substitute Lavender
Essential Oil in a skin care blend with a dermal irritant like Clove
Essential Oil. For more information on essential oil substitution,
read AromaWeb's Substituting Oils article.
Part 1: Introduction
to Blending
Part 2: Aromatic Blending
Part 3: Formulating Masculine/Earthy Blends
Part 4: Therapeutic
Blending
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