In a world wafting with artificial fragrance as far as the nose can smell, those of us with scent sensitivities often find it challenging to navigate the vast, perfumy sea of skin and body care products. As someone who gets a headache solely at the thought of walking through a store’s fragrance department, this challenge is nothing new to me. After spending an inordinate amount of time walking down aisle after aisle, uncapping and sniffing products, only to settle on one I found relatively tolerable, I’ve since opened myself up to a new world—custom fragrance!
Prior to joining the Mountain Rose Herbs team, I admittedly hadn’t put much thought toward creating my own scents. Now that I’ve spent a few years diving nose deep into the art of aromatherapy, my perception surrounding fragrance has shifted greatly. Little had I known that fragrance can not only be entirely tolerable but can also offer surprisingly powerful therapeutic benefits! Although I can’t retrieve the lost time and money I spent settling on acceptably scented products, my time is now much better spent crafting alluring fragrances with equally enticing essential oils.
Any good essential oil blend needs an equally good base, which is why I’ve fallen madly in love with Mountain Rose’s unscented product line! From everyday unscented essentials, such as velvety body lotion and richly moisturizing massage oil, this product line offers an endless supply of whole-body nourishment and DIY fragrance possibilities. Since no one should have to put up with the mysterious concoctions that make up artificial fragrances, I’m sharing my favorite essential oil blends that will have your nose whisked away into the world of nature-inspired fragrances—far, far away from the perfume aisle.
Lather yourself in luxurious suds with our organic body wash base and envelop yourself in citrusy, vanilla-like aromas reminiscent of a lavender-infused London fog latte!
Ingredients
Makes enough for 16 ounce base with 2% essential oil dilution.
Directions
Pro Tip: If you don't have Peru balsam essential oil, benzoin resin oil has similar vanilla-like qualities without the pure vanilla price tag. However, benzoin is very resinous and can be tricky to blend with a carrier, so an extra few shakes before each use is recommended with this substitution.
No proper bath is complete without bubbles! Our silky smooth aloe vera-based bubble bath paired with this woodsy, soothing scent will transcend you and your bathtub into a cedar forest speckled with aromatic wildflowers.
Ingredients
Makes enough for 16 ounce base with 2% essential oil dilution.
Directions
Pro Tip: Prefer soaking with bath bombs over bubbles? We've got you covered! This blend can also be used in place of the essential oils called for in our DIY bath bomb recipe. Try blending 7 drops black spruce essential oil, 5 drops lavender essential oil, and 3 drops Atlas cedarwood essential oil to transform your bathtub into a fizzy forest!
Silky, soft, smooth, and hydrated will all be words used to describe how your skin feels after applying our lightweight lotion base. With the added gentle, refreshing aroma of lavender, vetiver, and tea tree—slathering yourself in lotion after a shower will go from a chore to a treat for the senses!
Ingredients
Makes enough for 16 ounce base with 2% essential oil dilution.
Directions
Pro Tip: This blend would also be divine for an invigorating shampoo, conditioner, or body wash!
If you find yourself frequently scratching your head when you’re not lost in puzzled thought, it may be time for a scalp-reset! Our dynamic-duo shampoo and conditioner bases are suitable for all hair types and make for an invigorating shower experience with the addition of soothing and cooling essential oils, such as rosemary and peppermint.
Ingredients
Makes enough for 16 ounce base with 2% essential oil dilution.
Directions
Pro Tip: For those with sensitive scalps or who prefer less of a cooling effect, I would recommend paring this blend down by half to make a 1% essential oil dilution.
Whether you enjoy massages for aromatherapy, intimacy, soreness, relaxation, or all of the above, our massage oil has got you covered—literally! Lightweight, yet hydrating carrier oils, paired with the warming, stimulating properties of rosemary, basil, and wintergreen essential oils, this blend will leave your muscles, and your mind melted in no time.
Ingredients
Makes enough for 16 ounce base with 2% essential oil dilution.
Directions
Pro Tip: Our unscented massage oil base is also the perfect carrier for making herb-infused oils!