A collection of woody, citrus and flowery aromas filled the air and tickled noses last Friday when TAP Juniors were busy making body spray in the kitchen using perfect potion essential oils.

The students were shown by Rachel and Jo from Ezili, how to mix some common ingredients with essential oils together to make a personalised body perfume spray.  The students could choose to make a blend from one of the six combinations below.

Body Spray Blends

Exam buster Blend – Lavender 3 drops, Chamomile 1 drop, Geranium 2 drops & Mandarin 3 drops

I’m a Rock Star Blend – Rose 5 drops (if diluted in Jojoba), Grapefruit 5 drops & Neroli 5 drops (if diluted in Jojoba)

Make Me Picasso blend – Lavender 3 drops, Orange 2 drops, Patchouli 2 drops & Sandalwood 3 drops

Sacred Teenage Blend (Females) – Rose 7 drops, Geranium 2 drops, Marjoram 2 drops & Sandalwood 2 drops

Sacred Teenage Blend (Males) – Cedar wood 4 drops, Marjoram 2 drops & Bergamot 3 drops

Most of the students mixed up the ‘Exam Buster’ blend.  Apparently it will help them improve concentration.  If you’re interested in making perfumed body spray the recipe is outlined below.

Ingredients

100ml Spring Water

5ml High Proof Vodka

5ml Cider Vinegar

4-7 drops of selected essential oils

Paper Coffee Filter

Method:

1. Mix spring water, vodka and cider vinegar in a sterile jug.
2. Add your selection of essential oils.
3. Shake vigorously for at least 5 minutes.
4. Allow mixture to stand for approx 10 minutes.
5. Transfer mixture into a sterile cup.
6. Shape coffee filter into a funnel, place in the neck of the spray bottle and pour mixture on to spray bottle.
7. Attach spray lid to your bottle and spray away!