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Bath & Body Oils can be a versatile, nourishing addition to your skincare routine and are fast becoming a staple routine addition for skincare- lovers everywhere.
Why use Bath & Body Oils?
Bath & Body Oils provide skin hydration and can help lock-in moisture to fight dull, dry and dehydrated skin. They can help you achieve silky, smooth skin that is softer and more radiant, with natural oils absorbing effortlessly into the skin.
Natural oils like Jojoba and Coconut provide nutrients that can support overall skin health, which is why The Perfume Oil Company have included both Jojoba and Coconut oils within our Bath & Body oil products.
Our Bath & Body Oils also contain parfum, offering a subtle fragrance profile that allows the opportunity to layer your favourite designer-inspired scent across your entire body.
How To Use Bath & Body Oils
Bath & Body Oils are versatile and can be added to your routine in a variety of ways, bringing luxury into your everyday.
Our oils can be used on damp skin after bathing for the most intense hydration and scent, and locking in moisture.
They can also be added to your un-fragranced body moisturiser or cream prior to application, offering a new way to wear your favourite fragrance while making your oil go further!
Alternatively, simply add a few drops of oil to your bath for a relaxing atmosphere after a long day, offering an aromatherapy alternative to standard essential oils.
Which Designer-Inspired Fragrances are Available in Bath & Body Oils?
All fragrances in our core collection are available as Bath & Body Oils (with the exception of our Last Chance fragrances!).
Elevate your Living Space
Adding fragrance throughout your home can elevate your environment and empower your mood, while complimenting your decor with a final touch of personality.
Fragrance can provide a lot of benefits, whether it’s creating a relaxing environment after a long day, invigorating your home for an energy boost, or achieving a finishing touch of freshness after your housework is complete.
Home perfume oils are an excellent way to bring fragrance into your home, with multiple diffuser options available on the market to suit every space.
How can I add perfume oil fragrance to my home?
Electric Diffusers: Ultrasonic diffusers disperse oils in a fine mist, which can last hours and are ideal for larger spaces such as living areas.
These diffusers require a power source, however can be wireless with rechargeable battery options available to allow movement around the home.
Reed Diffusers: A more traditional option, reed diffusers use sticks or reeds to absorb and disperse fragrance over time. They’re low-maintenance, don’t require power, and ideal for smaller spaces like bathrooms.
Fragrance Oil Burners: A few drops of perfume oil can be added to water in an oil burner, in order to release fragrance throughout your home. They require a tea light candle to heat the fragrance, so may not be suitable where open flames aren’t practical.
Wool Laundry Balls: Fragrance doesn’t just have to be dispersed through the air in your home- adding a few drops of perfume oils to wool laundry balls prior to drying your linens can add another layer of fragrance to your space. Wool laundry balls can also be placed in your closet and drawers for on-going freshness.
Looking for a designer-inspired home fragrance?
Check out our home fragrance collection here, available in a large range of luxurious scents.
People are often looking for the most natural products possible, as we all want to be more sustainable and protect the health of the planet and ourselves. However, what do words like ‘natural’, ‘clean’ and ‘no tox’ really mean, and how can you be given all the facts before making your decision?
What is “clean” and “no/low tox”?
Products are marketed as clean or low/no tox to appeal to eco-concious consumers. Many of these products claim to contain no toxic ingredients and are typically created from more sustainable brands and businesses with higher levels of traceability. There is no legal definition or legislation around the labelling of products as “clean” or “low/no tox” however, so it is always best to check the ingredient list for further information if you have concerns about a product working for your sensitivities.
Natural vs Synthetic
In most areas of life, synthetic products and materials are seen as lower quality or less eco-conscious than natural products.
When it comes to fragrances, there is no blanket rule. Depending on the source of the fragrance (natural or synthetic), either option can be better or worse for you and the planet. Most fragrance producers use a combination of natural and synthetic fragrances to create their perfumes.
Understanding each category can help you make decisions based on your preference, your ethics, and your health.
Natural Fragrances
Derived completely from natural sources, natural fragrances are sourced from, well, nature! These can be extracted from the essential oils of certain flora and plant life, and surprisingly, also from some animal sources (such as musk).
Natural fragrances and ingredients (such as essential oils) can be harvested from sustainable or non-sustainable practices depending on the producer.
Some natural fragrances can also cause reactions or contain toxic elements or heavy metals, despite being derived from natural sources. Classing a product as natural does not mean it is safe for everyone to use- many natural products can cause allergies.
It is important that consumers understand their bodies and check the ingredient list for products to determine their compatibility or allergens present.
Synthetic Fragrances
Synthetic fragrances are created in laboratories to mimic natural fragrances.
The safety of synthetic fragrances can vary depending on their chemical composition and how they are used- Not all products are created equal.
It is important for producers to source only from high-quality, trusted suppliers and to avoid using any synthetics that are deemed toxic (such as phthalates and parabens) to ensure a healthy product for consumers as well as the environment.
Using poor quality or volatile synthetic ingredients can also impact the environment and release Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) into the atmosphere.
Why do brands use synthetic fragrances?
Perfume brands use synthetic fragrances for several reasons:
- Cost-Effectiveness: Natural ingredients can be expensive and scarce- thousands of dollars a gram to buy. Synthetic fragrances allow companies to produce perfumes for an acceptable market cost while maintaining quality.
- Consistency: Natural ingredients can vary to factors like weather and soil conditions. Synthetic fragrances ensure a consistent scent profile in every batch.
- Stability: Synthetic fragrances often have better stability and longer shelf life compared to natural ingredients, which can degrade over time or not react with other ingredients.
- Sustainability: Some natural ingredients, like certain flowers or animal products, are not sustainable or ethical to harvest. Synthetic alternatives help reduce environmental impact and avoid animal cruelty.
- Variety: Synthetic chemistry allows for the creation of unique scents that do not exist in nature, offering a broader range of fragrance options.
- Allergen Control: Natural ingredients can sometimes cause allergic reactions. Synthetic fragrances can be designed to minimise these issues.
To minimise risks, consumers can look for products that are labelled as hypoallergenic or free-from specific chemicals of concern.
For example, The Perfume Oil Company do not use any fragrances or ingredients that contain phthalates or parabens, to protect against unhealthy synthetics and ensure a low-irritation, stable fragrance product.
Perfume oils offer several benefits over traditional alcohol-based perfumes, and are fast becoming popular.
There are many key advantages of perfume oils, which is driving the perfume oil trends:
Longevity
Longer Lasting Scent: Perfume oils tend to last longer on the skin compared to alcohol-based perfumes because oils do not evaporate as quickly. This means the scent can stay on the skin for longer, which is ideal for fragrance-lovers.
Since oil-based fragrances evaporate more slowly, they often provide a more sustained release of scent throughout the day too.
Skin Benefits
Less Irritation: Alcohol in traditional perfumes can dry out the skin, while perfume oils are generally more hydrating and can be beneficial for people with sensitive or dry skin.
Perfume oils also often contain fewer additives and chemicals compared to alcohol-based perfumes, making them a better option for those with sensitivities.
Scent Intensity
Higher Concentration: Perfume oils typically have a higher concentration of fragrance, leading to a more intense and pure scent.
The absence of alcohol allows the true essence of the fragrance to come through, often resulting in a richer and more complex scent profile.
Versatility
Layering: Perfume oils can be easily layered with other products, especially with The Perfume Oil Company collection of personal and home fragrance products. They can also be used in combination with other scents to create a custom fragrance.
Economic
Cost-Effective: Since a little goes a long way, perfume oils are often more economical in the long run. You can apply less product to achieve the desired scent intensity, while products themselves are much more affordable than their designer fragrance counterparts.
Sustainable:
Reduced Impact: Without alcohol, perfume oils release fewer volatile compounds into the air, making them a more environmentally-friendly option.
Many perfume oils, including The Perfume Oil Company products, use low irritation ingredients to appeal to more eco-conscious consumers .
Application:
Ease of Use: Perfume oils often come in roll-on bottles or droppers, allowing for precise application and less wastage. It also ensures that fragrance application is low-irritation compared to aerosol style sprays, which can spread across wide areas.
Overall, perfume oils provide a luxurious, longer-lasting, and more natural alternative to alcohol-based perfumes, making them a popular and ideal choice for fragrance-lovers.