In this video we used 16 oz of base to .66 oz of oil to make 4 sprays. Which would be .165 oz of oil per bottle. You only need polysorbate if you don't want your fragrance and base to separate.
You guys have great videos... really wish you'd take some time to answer questions pertaining to the info your giving. When using FO, how do you figure out the ratio> especially if I'm mixing oils to match my candle scents? IS it the same calulations for candles ? 160z to 1.5oz of FO?
Hello there! I notice there is such a strong smell that comes from witch hazel I bought from Wooden wick co, Not sure if this is the normal smell or not! I have mixed it with one of the wooden wick co fragrances and the smell of witch hazel is stronger than the fragrance oil, it’s cloudy and the fragrance is separating from the base! Could you please give me the right guidance or instructions on how to make a linen spray?
Same issues for me! The separation is not ascetically pleasing to sell. I used a different brand FO but will try Makesy soon. I used just a lavender essential oil i had on hand, still separation.
Love this tutorial, thank you! Unfortunately, the music is competing with your voice. Just a little lighter music would make it easier to follow along. Love your products!
Very informative video, I love WWC products :) I have 2 questions: 1. Can i mix witch hazel and distilled water together? Say 70:30 ratio? 2. Understand that water based product can get infected by bacteria, hence, it is advisable to add preservative? If yes, what amount to use and which brand is recommended? Thanks & Stay Safe!
Thanks so much for you kind feedback! 1. Yes you can mix witch hazel with distilled water :) 2. We would recommend adding just a little Geogard to your formula. 0.2 - 1% makesy.com/products/geogard-221-2oz?_pos=1&_sid=b3058385c&_ss=r
You can use all witch Hazel as it will make the scent last longer and can be stored longer outside of the fridge. The cost however will be much more expensive. I do a 60/40 blend with 60 witch Hazel and 40 % distilled water that has been energized in the full moon with a white or pink quartz in the water to help energize even more. Hope this helps
How do you get the oil and the witch hazel to incorporate and emulsify? I’ve never had luck with witch hazel and essential oils. Unless I use a polysorbate 20.
Our witch hazel has 14% organic alcohol in it, which helps to solubilize the fragrances! Lighter, thinner oils can incorporate on their own without any further solubilizer, but not all. For any that are giving you problems, we recommend starting with a 2:1 ratio of polysorbate 20 OR our natural biosolv solubilizer to fragrance. If the mixture is still cloudy or the oil is beading at the top, increase the ratio of your solubolizer until you get the desired results. Thick, resinous or spicy fragrances can be the toughest to work with!
@@makesyofficial this is another reason why I love this company. They go above and beyond, have the best customer service on the planet, great prices and beautiful products. I have ordered seven or eight times and I will continue to order indefinitely.
So I’ve been using distilled water and polysorbate and preservative to make my fragrance sprays and of course the FO i bought the witch hazel from makesy so now I can just use the witch hazel instead of the distilled water and poly and preserve. Just trying to clarify from the video I only seen you use witch hazel and FO @makesy
Loved this video ! But even at a percentage of 6% FO all I smell is witch hazel Also on my second bubbles of fragrance formed at the bottom of my Bottles and I’m not sure what could cause that
Due to the natural nature of the witch hazel, separate can occur. Make sure you're shaking between uses and you can use polysorbate 20 to help your fragrance solubilize into your formula:makesy.com/products/polysorbate-20?_pos=1&_sid=17b73f0f1&_ss=r
What would be the shelf life if I follow this instruction and if I only use EO's will that eliminate molding? I want to add a spray to my product line. Please advise.
hi, may i know the calculation of making this formula? i mean, how much the organic + wildcrafted witch hazel and the FO must be at the one bottle spray? thank you,
If you use distilled water you have to add a preservative. But if you use witch hazel there's no need to use water or a preservative. It's your choice!
The same ratio as it would be essential oils :) Please refer to your IFRA safety data sheet for complete details on skin safe percentages of a specific fragrance in various applications.
@@makesyofficial I planned to use perfumers alcohol as well. Could you explain why witch hazel lingers longer on fabric? I'm afraid it overpowers the formula smell.
It shouldn't! It will separate over time however but you can use some polysorbate to help the fragrance solubalize into your base. Using too much polysorbate will make your blend cloudy so be sure to start with only a little!
Hi I have a question regarding candles which I hope you can help. If I were to use essential oils instead of fragrance oil, do I use the same weight per pound of wax? Appreciate your tips. Thank you!
We would not recommend adding hemp seed oil to the body spray as it could clog the sprayer and discolor the formula. If you're wanting to make a body oil however, we recommend using the hemp oil as a carrier oil.
Does anyone here know how to make the rooms sprays using there witch hazel the ratio she gave me is incorrect unless I’m doing it incorrectly. She said for one spray use 0.165 fragrance oil and 4 ounces of witch hazel that’s to much for my 4 ounce jars it’s overflowing please help me if you can. Please
Some of the service explanatory, and common sense. It’s simple and easy. The majority of there products can use as fragrance oils. and for the witch hazel and alcohol I will just buy it at the story . It’s save money and it’s the same thing. The only thing probably missing that one or two Ingredients.
If you'd like to do it that way and it works for you that's great! We created our blend to make a higher quality, lower VOC, and longer lasting scent throw.
@@CandyMonia I figured ! I use the naked transparent glass 4oz bottle. What do you use if you don’t mind. I also want to add crystals and herbs . Do you use oil or water ?
Yes absolutely! It's up to you if you'd like to use poly 80 or other oils. The recipe may behave slightly differently but you can definitely experiment!
Hi there Vanessa! We are so sorry for the delay. We had some lag time in channel management changes which is why some of our comments didn't originally get answered and we're so sorry about that! Yes you can absolutely add sugarcane alcohol to the formula. We actually have a premixed sugarcane & witch hazel formula here which is a 25% witch hazel to 75% alcohol ratio. So if you wanted to mix your own we'd recommend similar ratios and wouldn't recommend more than 25% witch hazel for a room spray: makesy.com/products/organic-alcohol-witch-hazel-base?variant=35792446980250
Hello, I noticed you didn't use distilled water in this formula. If I want to use distilled water in my room sprays will the organic alcohol and witch hazel act as a preservative?
Hello! Please reach out to our CX team for troubleshooting questions. Please include any photos/ video you may have in your email to them :) woodenwick.com/pages/contact-us
@@makesyofficial I’ve tried that and haven’t had much help. I’ve been told several different things regarding a formula and whether or not to add distilled water.
Hi! I’ve tried making my room spray countless times not and I cannot get it to stop separating. I run a small business and would hate to sell a product that looks like that! Does yours separate? Is it inevitable? Or am I doing something wrong?
Don’t panic, we can fix this! Fragrance oil and oil molecules are much larger than water molecules, so they tend to separate. If you first mix your fragrance oil or base oil with a solubilizing product, like Polysorbate-20 (a medium sized molecule), it helps the ingredients to blend into water, witch hazel, alcohol, or whatever other liquid base you are using, which tend to be made up of much smaller molecules. In sum, mix your fragrance and solubilizer first, and then add to your base secondarily.
Great question! Due to the natural composition that oil and water don't mix, you can add some polysorbate 80 which will solubilize your fragrance :) makesy.com/products/polysorbate-20?variant=39849701998746
Hi Lisa! Palo Santo + Sage is a pretty viscous fragrance oil. It needs to be solubilized with a significant amount of Polysorbate in order to maintain clarity and solubilize. Try starting with a 5:1 ratio Polysorbate to oil and going up from there. The polysorbate/oil combination needs to be mixed first and then added to your base. woodenwick.com/collections/spray-bases/products/polysorbate-20
@@lisawalker6073 Ok happy to help more! If it's still not mixing, you'll have to keep upping the amount of Polysorbate and mixing together beforehand. I normally test out in micro batches in small cups, so as to not waste too much product. And be sure you've got a good scale! :)
When your spray base becomes cloudy, this is typically due to one or more of the ingredients not solubilizing properly. The most common culprit is your fragrance. Try mixing your fragrance oil with Polysorbate-20 at a 2:1 ratio (2 parts Polysorbate, 1 part fragrance oil) as a starting point to help the mixture blend properly. Hope this helps!
@@alexminoli1138 Yes! You would. If you add water at all you need some sort of preservative. Alcohol can be effective in very high content, or there are tons of other synthetic preservative options available. We suggest finding an EcoCert approved one that is suitable for water-based systems.
Hello i have a question. What if i wanted to make like 20 bottles of these room sprays? What would you suggest how to measure things out? I know I’ll have to get the gallon base and bigger essential oils.
In this video we used 16 oz of base to .66 oz of oil to make 4 x 4 oz bottles. If you wanted to make 20 x 4 oz bottles you would multiple the base and oil x 5.
Hi! So I've seen a lot of DIY recipes that mix witch hazel and distilled water, but you're using all witch hazel. Is your witch hazel alcohol free? Perhaps some DIY's are using Witch Hazel that contains alcohol and that's why they dilute it?
We have 2 blends. 100% witch hazel, another that's witch hazel + alcohol! We do recommend diluting for sprays otherwise they are too heavy. makesy.com/search?q=witch+hazel&options%5Bprefix%5D=last
@@asiapierce7857 Hi Asia! It would be 3-6% of your total formula, yes! You will calculate this based on the total amount of product you need to make. For example, if you are making 20oz of finished product, 3-6% of 20oz is your fragrance load.
ugh I was highly disappointed in the heavy smell of the witch hazel. also if you could let us all know the measurementsusing the 16 oz witch hazel base and 6% load of F.O..im trying to do the math but getting confused. thanks
It is a myth that witch hazel can be used as a base with essential oils safely. Hydrous (made with water) products and oils, including essential oils do not mix. Ever. DIY aromatherapy sprays that use essential oils mixed with water components such as witch hazel are unsafe. No amount of shaking the bottle before you spray will ever solubilize and disperse witch hazel with essential oils. This DIY recipe lacks proper solubilization and dilution. 190 Proof Grain alcohol will work to both solubilize and disperse the oils throughout. If you spray this recipe on your skin - it's like applying essential oils neat and there may be a negative skin reaction. Tisserand Institute is the go-to resource for essential oil safety.
Hi there dawn! Our lab has extensively tested these materials for safety and efficacy. Be assured that we would not promote any product that would be unsafe for our customers.
@@makesyofficial you don’t specify that your witch hazel has additives meant to solubilize the oils. People will see this and think they can use plain witch hazel.
@makesyofficial So all I have to do is use the witch hazel and FO to make my room sprays. In the past I was using the polysoborate and perserative and distilled water but I recently purchased the witch hazel from Makesy so is it really that simple and easy and do I have to use the entire bottle or is that just for me to make 4 containers. Use Les if I’m only doing one or two
Hi! The polysorbate does help so the base and fragrance do not separate! With just the base and fragrance as shown in the video we suggest to shake before every use :) If you are adding distilled water then a preservative may be best to add as well! If you just want to make 1 spray then you would use 0.165oz of fragrance/essential oil and 4oz of base
@@makesyofficial are you referring to the Organic alcohol and witch hazel base from makesy. Becasue I would love to know the formula to using that base if only making one bottle verses 4
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Thanx for sharing! Is it necessary to use perfume alcohol and witch hazel mixture?
Hi, how many ml of FO is needed for the 16oz base? Also, I’m using fragrance oil, so do I need to add polysorbate?
Great question...definitely hoping for a reply on this. I'm also gonna be using FO!!
In this video we used 16 oz of base to .66 oz of oil to make 4 sprays. Which would be .165 oz of oil per bottle. You only need polysorbate if you don't want your fragrance and base to separate.
Lavender and cedarwood is one of my favorites. I use that in my diffuser at bedtime. I will def check out your witch hazel.
Yum! Loveeee.
Love the video 😊 I need to know more,I very new to make candles and spray 😍
You guys have great videos... really wish you'd take some time to answer questions pertaining to the info your giving.
When using FO, how do you figure out the ratio> especially if I'm mixing oils to match my candle scents? IS it the same calulations for candles ? 160z to 1.5oz of FO?
Good question! We have a fragrance calculator available here woodenwick.com/pages/fragrance-percentage-chart
@@makesyofficial Thank you
Hello there! I notice there is such a strong smell that comes from witch hazel I bought from Wooden wick co, Not sure if this is the normal smell or not! I have mixed it with one of the wooden wick co fragrances and the smell of witch hazel is stronger than the fragrance oil, it’s cloudy and the fragrance is separating from the base! Could you please give me the right guidance or instructions on how to make a linen spray?
same for me. i smell the witch hazel and not the fragrance.
Me too how do I fix this issue
same! I just made this same mix she made and I want to barf lol
I had the same issue, I initially thought I put in too much witch hazel
Same issues for me! The separation is not ascetically pleasing to sell. I used a different brand FO but will try Makesy soon. I used just a lavender essential oil i had on hand, still separation.
How does it work as a facial mist what is fragrance load if any Thx
To find fragrance loads for facial care you can reference each fragrance IFRA document on the product page!
I need to know how to mix, what are the amounts.
New to WoodenWick and I truly love the products! I can't say it enough. Thank you for the informative tutorials as well!
Thanks for watching!
When will you guys be getting more of the Virgin coconut wax in?
Love this tutorial, thank you!
Unfortunately, the music is competing with your voice. Just a little lighter music would make it easier to follow along.
Love your products!
Ronda Kramer I agree! Please lose the music. I could not finish
Noted! We appreciate your feedback and will take this into future consideration
Very informative video, I love WWC products :) I have 2 questions:
1. Can i mix witch hazel and distilled water together? Say 70:30 ratio?
2. Understand that water based product can get infected by bacteria, hence, it is advisable to add preservative? If yes, what amount to use and which brand is recommended?
Thanks & Stay Safe!
Thanks so much for you kind feedback!
1. Yes you can mix witch hazel with distilled water :)
2. We would recommend adding just a little Geogard to your formula. 0.2 - 1% makesy.com/products/geogard-221-2oz?_pos=1&_sid=b3058385c&_ss=r
Swap witch hazel for everclear
Do you need a preservative for linen sprays? Do linen sprays have an expiration date if only using the organic wildcrafted witchazel formula?
Hey there! You don't need a preservative for linen sprays. I would say these guys will stay fresh for 12-18months if stored properly :)
@@makesyofficial YAY! IS IT BECAUSE OF THE ALCOHOL IN THEM THAT HELPS PRESERVE?
Hey can I use only distilled witch hazel in my room spray without adding any water or do I need water.
You can use all witch Hazel as it will make the scent last longer and can be stored longer outside of the fridge. The cost however will be much more expensive. I do a 60/40 blend with 60 witch Hazel and 40 % distilled water that has been energized in the full moon with a white or pink quartz in the water to help energize even more. Hope this helps
Witch hazel is good for skin and body juicy don’t really need water
How do you get the oil and the witch hazel to incorporate and emulsify? I’ve never had luck with witch hazel and essential oils. Unless I use a polysorbate 20.
Our witch hazel has 14% organic alcohol in it, which helps to solubilize the fragrances! Lighter, thinner oils can incorporate on their own without any further solubilizer, but not all. For any that are giving you problems, we recommend starting with a 2:1 ratio of polysorbate 20 OR our natural biosolv solubilizer to fragrance. If the mixture is still cloudy or the oil is beading at the top, increase the ratio of your solubolizer until you get the desired results. Thick, resinous or spicy fragrances can be the toughest to work with!
@@makesyofficial this is another reason why I love this company. They go above and beyond, have the best customer service on the planet, great prices and beautiful products. I have ordered seven or eight times and I will continue to order indefinitely.
So I’ve been using distilled water and polysorbate and preservative to make my fragrance sprays and of course the FO i bought the witch hazel from makesy so now I can just use the witch hazel instead of the distilled water and poly and preserve. Just trying to clarify from the video I only seen you use witch hazel and FO @makesy
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Just confirming it is safe to mix multiple fragrance oils for a body spray?
Hi Chrissy! Yes, you can :)
Can I use regular witch hazel I can purchase at a local store?
I think you can to save money . Just purchased the witch hazel for skin and body at Walmart for like 4 or 5 bucks.
Loved this video ! But even at a percentage of 6% FO all I smell is witch hazel
Also on my second bubbles of fragrance formed at the bottom of my
Bottles and I’m not sure what could cause that
Due to the natural nature of the witch hazel, separate can occur. Make sure you're shaking between uses and you can use polysorbate 20 to help your fragrance solubilize into your formula:makesy.com/products/polysorbate-20?_pos=1&_sid=17b73f0f1&_ss=r
How much polysorbate would you add this example?
What would be the shelf life if I follow this instruction and if I only use EO's will that eliminate molding? I want to add a spray to my product line. Please advise.
Hello! Your Product should stay fresh for 12months :)
hi, may i know the calculation of making this formula? i mean, how much the organic + wildcrafted witch hazel and the FO must be at the one bottle spray? thank you,
In this video we used 16 oz of base to .66 oz of oil to make 4 bottles of spray.
should we add Polysorbate 20 to ensure the liquid isn't cloudy?
Yes :)
@@makesyofficial how much polysorbate 80 or 20 should we use for the 16 0z bottle?
@@Taushadoll i think you mix equal parts poly 20 to fragrance oil before adding to the liquid
actually now i'm seeing on another comment they said "mix Polysorbate-20 at a 2:1 ratio (2 parts Polysorbate, 1 part fragrance oil) "
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Do you need a preservative for this recipe?
You do not but you may use a small amount of polysorbate to help solubalize the fragrance molecules to avoid having to shake between sprays!
So you need to add distilled water to this mix?
Hello! Yes, you do :)
@@makesyofficial she didn’t add distilled water or polysorbate 20 in the video. How much distilled water is needed for the measurements in this video?
If you use distilled water you have to add a preservative. But if you use witch hazel there's no need to use water or a preservative. It's your choice!
What’s the ratio with regular fragrance oils?
The same ratio as it would be essential oils :) Please refer to your IFRA safety data sheet for complete details on skin safe percentages of a specific fragrance in various applications.
Is it possible to use the perfumers alcohol on your site as the base instead & just add fragrance oil for scent?
Absolutely! You'll just be creating a perfume spray instead which doesn't linger the same way as the witch hazel spray does on body and fabrics.
@@makesyofficial I planned to use perfumers alcohol as well. Could you explain why witch hazel lingers longer on fabric? I'm afraid it overpowers the formula smell.
Loved this video so much!😍
Glad you liked it!!
If you use fragrance oil will it cone out cloudy
It shouldn't! It will separate over time however but you can use some polysorbate to help the fragrance solubalize into your base. Using too much polysorbate will make your blend cloudy so be sure to start with only a little!
Hi I have a question regarding candles which I hope you can help. If I were to use essential oils instead of fragrance oil, do I use the same weight per pound of wax? Appreciate your tips. Thank you!
I don’t believe its the same. Essential oils are more flammable so you use less
Do these need preservatives to last, what is the shelf life?
You do not need a preservative and it can last up to a year if stored properly :)
If I wanted to add hemp seed oil to it. What would be the recommended amount for the 16 ounce body spray?
We would not recommend adding hemp seed oil to the body spray as it could clog the sprayer and discolor the formula. If you're wanting to make a body oil however, we recommend using the hemp oil as a carrier oil.
Do you put a preservative in these?
We did not but if you'd like to solubilize the fragrance into your mixture you can add a small amount of poly sorbate 80 :)
Does anyone here know how to make the rooms sprays using there witch hazel the ratio she gave me is incorrect unless I’m doing it incorrectly. She said for one spray use 0.165 fragrance oil and 4 ounces of witch hazel that’s to much for my 4 ounce jars it’s overflowing please help me if you can. Please
Some of the service explanatory, and common sense. It’s simple and easy. The majority of there products can use as fragrance oils. and for the witch hazel and alcohol I will just buy it at the story . It’s save money and it’s the same thing. The only thing probably missing that one or two Ingredients.
If you'd like to do it that way and it works for you that's great! We created our blend to make a higher quality, lower VOC, and longer lasting scent throw.
I have a question can we add ingredients to this for a longer lasting scent like oils dpg poly 80 fractionated coconut oil or coconut oil jajoba oils?
Did you ever test this ? I want to know if you used the poly 80,
@@nicki8062 I have my own formula theirs isant as efficient as I would lik but it works for dark bottles
@@CandyMonia I figured ! I use the naked transparent glass 4oz bottle. What do you use if you don’t mind. I also want to add crystals and herbs . Do you use oil or water ?
@@nicki8062 none I will have a video comming out soon I’m editing for a crystal clear room spray
Yes absolutely! It's up to you if you'd like to use poly 80 or other oils. The recipe may behave slightly differently but you can definitely experiment!
Hi Charlotte and Mel, can I add sugarcane alcohol to this formula and if so what would be the amounts for a 4oz bottle?
I notice they only respond when you say you like the video, no other responses on any one's questions. Or am I missing something.
Hi there Vanessa! We are so sorry for the delay. We had some lag time in channel management changes which is why some of our comments didn't originally get answered and we're so sorry about that! Yes you can absolutely add sugarcane alcohol to the formula. We actually have a premixed sugarcane & witch hazel formula here which is a 25% witch hazel to 75% alcohol ratio. So if you wanted to mix your own we'd recommend similar ratios and wouldn't recommend more than 25% witch hazel for a room spray: makesy.com/products/organic-alcohol-witch-hazel-base?variant=35792446980250
Hello, I noticed you didn't use distilled water in this formula. If I want to use distilled water in my room sprays will the organic alcohol and witch hazel act as a preservative?
Hello! Please reach out to our CX team for troubleshooting questions. Please include any photos/ video you may have in your email to them :) woodenwick.com/pages/contact-us
@@makesyofficial I’ve tried that and haven’t had much help. I’ve been told several different things regarding a formula and whether or not to add distilled water.
How long is the shelf life?
Hello! The shelf life is about 12 months :)
So just for clarity...If your FO is oil based, there's no need for preservative, just add the wildcrafted witch hazel to the FO?
Correct. The preservative is optional.
Hi! I’ve tried making my room spray countless times not and I cannot get it to stop separating. I run a small business and would hate to sell a product that looks like that! Does yours separate? Is it inevitable? Or am I doing something wrong?
Don’t panic, we can fix this! Fragrance oil and oil molecules are much larger than water molecules, so they tend to separate. If you first mix your fragrance oil or base oil with a solubilizing product, like Polysorbate-20 (a medium sized molecule), it helps the ingredients to blend into water, witch hazel, alcohol, or whatever other liquid base you are using, which tend to be made up of much smaller molecules. In sum, mix your fragrance and solubilizer first, and then add to your base secondarily.
My room spray separates when it sits over night. Is this a normal issue? How do you get it to stay mixed and aesthetically pleasing?
Great question! Due to the natural composition that oil and water don't mix, you can add some polysorbate 80 which will solubilize your fragrance :) makesy.com/products/polysorbate-20?variant=39849701998746
I added the polysorbate 80 and it turned bright white ! What am I doing wrong? 4 oz of base .24 oz fragrance and .12oz polysorbate.
Hi! Can flower petals and crystals be added to this? Or is that only okay with the alcohol mix?
Absolutely! Just note that petals will cause the base to discolor over time.
You don't need a solubilizer or preservative for this recipe? What keeps the essential oils suspended?
The oils will separate naturally which is why we recommend shaking vigorously before use!
based on what was used you did the FO Load at4% is that correct?
That's correct!
I have never done a spray room I wanted to do it all said to put these two products
It's super simple! :)
I used the palo santo-sage with the witch hazel and it didn't clear up it looks oily?
Hi Lisa! Palo Santo + Sage is a pretty viscous fragrance oil. It needs to be solubilized with a significant amount of Polysorbate in order to maintain clarity and solubilize. Try starting with a 5:1 ratio Polysorbate to oil and going up from there. The polysorbate/oil combination needs to be mixed first and then added to your base.
woodenwick.com/collections/spray-bases/products/polysorbate-20
@@makesyofficial I used the polysorbate. But it's still the same
@@lisawalker6073 What amounts are you using of each?
@@makesyofficial I tried 4.2 so maybe that's why. I'll keep working lol thanks so much
@@lisawalker6073 Ok happy to help more! If it's still not mixing, you'll have to keep upping the amount of Polysorbate and mixing together beforehand. I normally test out in micro batches in small cups, so as to not waste too much product. And be sure you've got a good scale! :)
Every time I use this base, it’s cloudy. Any suggestions?
When your spray base becomes cloudy, this is typically due to one or more of the ingredients not solubilizing properly. The most common culprit is your fragrance. Try mixing your fragrance oil with Polysorbate-20 at a 2:1 ratio (2 parts Polysorbate, 1 part fragrance oil) as a starting point to help the mixture blend properly. Hope this helps!
How does it work as a body shimmer
If you add a small amount of mica it will add the mica pigment to your skin upon spraying!
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there is no need to put a Solube preservative and a polysorbate 20 in the spray room
Hi Julie! This is dependent on what you are using for your base and if your fragrance is water or oil soluble. Thank you!
shipping flammable liquids is considered hazardous materials, how can i ship my products?
Great question! We recommend reaching out to your shipping provider as you'll need to provide harmonized codes for shipping flammable materials.
Is there any need to add distilled water for a room spray? Thanks for a great video!
If you are using our Witch Hazel base, no! Water based sprays will need a preservative added as well to prevent molding. :)
@@makesyofficial Thank you!
@@makesyofficial what kind of preservative? thanks
@@makesyofficial if i use frangrace oil (not essential oils) base and add water to vaporise better (only base is greasy) i need preservative too?
@@alexminoli1138 Yes! You would. If you add water at all you need some sort of preservative. Alcohol can be effective in very high content, or there are tons of other synthetic preservative options available. We suggest finding an EcoCert approved one that is suitable for water-based systems.
Hello i have a question. What if i wanted to make like 20 bottles of these room sprays? What would you suggest how to measure things out? I know I’ll have to get the gallon base and bigger essential oils.
In this video we used 16 oz of base to .66 oz of oil to make 4 x 4 oz bottles. If you wanted to make 20 x 4 oz bottles you would multiple the base and oil x 5.
Hi! So I've seen a lot of DIY recipes that mix witch hazel and distilled water, but you're using all witch hazel. Is your witch hazel alcohol free? Perhaps some DIY's are using Witch Hazel that contains alcohol and that's why they dilute it?
We have 2 blends. 100% witch hazel, another that's witch hazel + alcohol! We do recommend diluting for sprays otherwise they are too heavy. makesy.com/search?q=witch+hazel&options%5Bprefix%5D=last
So your base has an ingredient in it that won’t separate the EOs or FOs?
Each fragrance should be tested for solubility. Some may need the addition of a solubolizer like Polysorbate.
The website says you can you up to 10% fragrance but in the video you said up to 6%, I'm confused.
Hi! Yes the MAX for VOC content is 10% however we only suggest using 3-6% load, it is plenty strong in this range.
@@makesyofficial so you recommend 3-6% per 16oz?
@@asiapierce7857 Hi Asia! It would be 3-6% of your total formula, yes! You will calculate this based on the total amount of product you need to make. For example, if you are making 20oz of finished product, 3-6% of 20oz is your fragrance load.
ugh I was highly disappointed in the heavy smell of the witch hazel. also if you could let us all know the measurementsusing the 16 oz witch hazel base and 6% load of F.O..im trying to do the math but getting confused. thanks
Here's a chart to help you with fragrance load calculations :) woodenwick.com/pages/fragrance-percentage-chart
It is a myth that witch hazel can be used as a base with essential oils safely. Hydrous (made with water) products and oils, including essential oils do not mix. Ever. DIY aromatherapy sprays that use essential oils mixed with water components such as witch hazel are unsafe. No amount of shaking the bottle before you spray will ever solubilize and disperse witch hazel with essential oils. This DIY recipe lacks proper solubilization and dilution. 190 Proof Grain alcohol will work to both solubilize and disperse the oils throughout. If you spray this recipe on your skin - it's like applying essential oils neat and there may be a negative skin reaction. Tisserand Institute is the go-to resource for essential oil safety.
The base has grain alcohol in it FYI
Hi there dawn! Our lab has extensively tested these materials for safety and efficacy. Be assured that we would not promote any product that would be unsafe for our customers.
@@makesyofficial you don’t specify that your witch hazel has additives meant to solubilize the oils. People will see this and think they can use plain witch hazel.
Not enough info for me... I'm using fo
Hello! Please reach out to our CX team with any questions you have may have :)
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hello.please make video for bath bomb.
You can find it here! ruclips.net/video/d_vnzHWO9SU/видео.html
@makesyofficial So all I have to do is use the witch hazel and FO to make my room sprays. In the past I was using the polysoborate and perserative and distilled water but I recently purchased the witch hazel from Makesy so is it really that simple and easy and do I have to use the entire bottle or is that just for me to make 4 containers. Use Les if I’m only doing one or two
Hi! The polysorbate does help so the base and fragrance do not separate! With just the base and fragrance as shown in the video we suggest to shake before every use :)
If you are adding distilled water then a preservative may be best to add as well!
If you just want to make 1 spray then you would use 0.165oz of fragrance/essential oil and 4oz of base
@@makesyofficial are you referring to the Organic alcohol and witch hazel base from makesy. Becasue I would love to know the formula to using that base if only making one bottle verses 4
@@makesyofficial so I was trying to make just one and I couldn’t get it with the numbers you gave me are those in Fl ounces or grams?