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Aromatherapy 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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