Bath melts are not something that I make, but they look pretty easy. At their core, both massage bars and bath melts are just a liquid oil (or wax, such as jojoba) melted with …

Over the last year or so, a few bath bombers have asked me about recipes for “shower steamers.” I have to admit, I didn’t know exactly what they were, being out of commercial bath …

I’ve started a new (free) membership on for fellow perfumers and perfume hackers.  The first order of business was to set up a page with a continuing list of resources, such as:

My “Aphrodisiac Scents” report …

In my house, there are several bakers, but no one gets more into the Christmas season than my father. He is the original Christmas Cookie Elf! Starting the day after Thanksgiving, he starts …

Ever wanted to make your own scented candles?  It’s not just for the “Martha Stewarts” of the world — it really is fast and easy, and it only takes about an hour.
Even with no experience, …

In my family, we all make one or two things for the Thanksgiving Feast. 7 people make up the core group — two parents, five children — and usually, there are additions of neighbors, …

It’s good to be concerned about the environmental impact of making your own scented products, including perfume.  How eco-friendly is it?  Are essential oils more eco-friendly than other ingredients?  I get these kinds of questions …

I used to be kind of in love with Starbucks.  Back when it was the next best thing to move into my relatively small city, my middle-school self thought it was a bit magical.  “Adults …

Use Polysorbate 20 to keep your water-based sprays from separating.
Although most commercial body mists and room sprays use alcohol, many people with dry skin don’t like alcohol’s drying effects. You can make stable room and …

What is Dead Sea salt, anyway?
As you probably know, Dead Sea salt comes from the Dead Sea in Israel, and the Dead Sea has been a therapeutic site for thousands of years. Pliny the Elder, …