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Aromatherapy Blending Tips for Men
Aromatherapy Tips for Formulating Men's Blends and Other Masculine/Earthy Blends
 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 make a masculine aromatic blend, experiment by adding minute
quantities of Bay,
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 Absolute
is a subtle oil that has a wonderfully earthy aroma and acts as
a fixative. It's a great oil to experiment with in blends for
men. It could be a potential skin irritant, so use Oakmoss Absolute
sparingly.
- 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 a spice oil that is
ok to use well diluted like Bay
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. However, don't be afraid to experiment in using floral oils
within blends for men. When successfully combined, floral essential
oils can dramatically enhance blends formulated for men.
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.
Aromatherapy Blending Guide:
Part 1: Introduction
to Blending Essential Oils
Part 2: Aromatic Blending
of Essential Oils
Part 3: Formulating Masculine/Earthy Aromatherapy
Blends
Part 4: Therapeutic Blending
of Essential Oils
Part 5: Working With
and Blending Thick Aromatic Oils
Part 6: How to Substitute Essential Oils
in Aromatherapy Recipes and Blends
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