Are you looking for a step-by-step guide to making your very own DIY body spray with essential oils? Welcome!
How we smell – our scent – is a very important aspect of personal care. Our signature fragrance can make a lasting impression every time we enter a room.
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However, store-bought fragrances can contain harmful chemicals that can irritate our skin and respiratory system. This is where DIY body sprays using essential oils can come in handy. With just a few ingredients, you can create your signature scent that is all-natural and personalized to your taste.
Ready to dive in?
Why Make a Homemade Body Spritz?
It’s Totally Custom to You
Making a body spray at home allows for complete customization according to your individual preferences. You have the freedom to select specific essential oils and create unique blends that resonate with your personal scent preferences and desired therapeutic effects.
Commercial body sprays often have limited scent options, but DIY allows you to tailor the scent and benefits precisely to your liking.
Natural and Chemical-Free
Many store-bought body sprays contain synthetic ingredients that can be toxic. You don’t want to irritate the skin or cause allergies.
By creating your own body spray, you have control over all of the ingredients used. Working with essential oils makes sure that your DIY product is free from harsh chemicals and artificial fragrances.
Cost-Effective
DIY body sprays can be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing commercial products.
Essential oils, which are the primary ingredients, can be used in small quantities for multiple recipes, allowing you to make several batches of body spray from a single bottle of essential oil. This saves money in the long run, especially compared to buying expensive brand-name body sprays.
Additionally, you can reuse your spray bottles, further reducing costs, recycling, and honoring the planet.
How to Make Your Own Body Spray at Home
DIY Essential Oil Body Spray
Now having said all that, let’s get to the recipe making!
To make your own body spray, follow this simple base recipe:
Ingredients
- 2-ounce (60 ml) amber glass spray bottle
- 1 tbsp vodka (acts as a preservative and emulsifier)
- 1 tbsp witch hazel or hydrosol
- 1 oz distilled water
- 20 drops of essential oil (see recipe suggestions below)
- A small funnel
Instructions
- Wash your spray bottle with warm soapy water and rinse it thoroughly.
- Start with the 1 tbsp vodka. This helps to emulsify the essential oils and preserve the spray.
- Add the witch hazel or hydrosol to the spray bottle.
- Pour the distilled water into the spray bottle using the funnel, leaving about 1/4″ gap at the top to fit the essential oils.
- Add 20 drops of your chosen essential oil(s) to the spray bottle (use one of the recipes below).
- Close the spray bottle tightly and shake gently before each use to ensure the essential oils are evenly distributed.
Remember to store your body spray with essential oils in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Perform a patch test on a small area of your skin before using the spray all over your body to check for any potential sensitivities or allergies.
Enjoy the delightful aroma and therapeutic benefits of your homemade body spray!
DIY Body Spray Recipes
Body sprays are perfect for anytime you want to freshen up, whether after a workout or before a night out. Apply it to your neck and chest, or anywhere else on your body.
I have a few delightful essential oil body spray recipes for you to try!
For Relaxation
- 10 drops Lavender
- 5 drops Chamomile
- 2 drops Ylang-Ylang
- 3 drops Geranium
For an Uplifting Mood
- 5 drops Neroli
- 7 drops Sweet Orange
- 5 drops Grapefruit
- 3 drops Bergamot
(Careful with photosensitivity in this particular recipe)
For a Refreshing Scent
- 8 drops Peppermint
- 6 drops Eucalyptus
- 4 drops Rosemary
- 2 drops Lavender
For a Floral Aroma
- 10 drops Geranium
- 3 drops Jasmine
- 4 drops Rose (or Blend of Rose)
- 3 drops Palmarosa
DIY Body Spray Tips
A body spray adds freshness to your skin any time of the day.
Tips for Best Scent
Before jumping into creating the body spray, it’s important to decide on what scent profile you want. Determine whether you want a floral, woody, or citrusy fragrance. This will help you pick essential oils that are complementary and create a pleasant scent when mixed together. Play with different combinations until you get the scent that perfectly reflects your personality.
Alternately, choose an essential oil blend that’s already designed for specific purposes, and already has a pleasant smell.
Personally, I’ve used:
Ingredients and Materials
The main ingredients for creating your body spray are essential oils, distilled water, vodka, and a spray bottle.
I like a more complex fragrance, so I use witch hazel, or hydrosol as part of the recipe as well. If you don’t have these ingredients, simply substitute with more distilled water.
Your essential oil selections should be high-quality, 100% pure, to ensure they pack a potent and pleasant scent.
Storage for Your Body Spray
To maintain the integrity of your body spray, store it in a cool and dry place. Direct sunlight can cause the essential oils to break down and interact with other compounds with undesirable results. Also, avoid storing essential oils stored near the heat source in a location that allows a draft or cold air close to it. Label the bottle with the name of your scent and date of creation for easy identification during use. I use this inexpensive product labeler from DYMO.
Final Thoughts
DIY essential oil body spray bottle
There you have it – your signature DIY body spray made with non-toxic, natural essential oils.
And because you’ve used essential oils, you can enjoy both the aroma and therapeutic benefits of your creation.
Making your own body spray is easy, affordable, and allows you to explore scent profiles that suit you best.
Plus, it’s also an excellent way to be eco-friendly. So go ahead and get creative!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the materials needed for a DIY body spray?
The materials needed for a DIY body spray are distilled water, vodka, witch hazel or hydrosol (optional), your favorite essential oils, a spray bottle, and a small funnel (optional).
How do I make my body spray last longer?
To make your body spray last longer, store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and consider adding a small amount of a natural preservative, such as Vodka, to help extend its shelf life.
ld
can we make it w/o vodka..
Cindy
How long is shelf life for these body sprays?
Mari
Can I spray this over clothes or only skin?
Emma Carter
Hi Mari, I usually spray it onto the skin as it provides a nice reaction with your natural body chemistry, which really makes the scents come out on an individual basis. However, it’s of course also OK to spray it onto clothing if you prefer.
Cheri
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