Yes, patchouli has a long history as a fragrance oil (very nearly every hippie of the sixties wore it, some still do). It is an ingredient in a large number of commercial fragrances (mostly for men), is used in aromatherapy and magic as well.
If the scent is too strong (and some folk find it so) you can dilute it with any good carrying oil. Do be advised, pure patchouli oil will stain clothing so be carefull how and where you apply it.
For acne, eczema, and dermatitis the suggestion is to mix 2 to 3 drops of oil with a carrier oil. Next lightly dab on the affected patch of skin.
You can use carrier oil such us jojoba oil, Avogadro oil or another vegetable oil to dilute essential oils or absolute before applied them to the skin.
Patchouli oil is made from the young leaves of the patchouli plant. To extract the oil, young leaves are fermented, then dried and steam-distilled.
I bought patchouli oil and people are saying its to strong what can I dilute it with ? and is this oil for men?
I bought patchouli oil and people are saying its to strong what can I dilute it with ? and is this oil for men?
Use fuller's eart, thereafter re-distill
Patchouli is an herb in the mint family. The oil from patchouli plants has a strong scent and is commonly used in soap and perfume.
The oils used in perfume, whether it be patchouli or another variety, can serve many purposes. The oil can help with the longevity of the perfume's scent on the wearer, it can provide a nurturative effect to the skin, and in some cases can add its own unique scent into the perfume's particular blend.
The boiling point of Patchouli oil is 287 degrees Celsius.That would be 548.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Patchouli oil is used for perfumes, incense oils, bug repellents as well as alternative medicines. The oil has a very strong scent which makes it very useful for all of these purposes.
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