Kelly McLaughlin - Healthy Beauty » Perfume http://kellymclaughlin.org Fashion | Healthy Life | Lifestyle Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:03:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Finding the Perfect Gift Online http://kellymclaughlin.org/finding-the-perfect-gift-online http://kellymclaughlin.org/finding-the-perfect-gift-online#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:14:05 +0000 admin http://kellymclaughlin.org/?p=555 It is difficult finding the right gift for a loved one at the best of times, but when it comes to shopping online, the problem is magnified by how much choice is out there. I find myself hopping from one site to the next, not really seeing anything I think is quite right, and before I know it I have been looking for hours without actually buying anything!

When it comes to online shopping I personally think that you have to be absolutely rigid with yourself and make sure that you decide what sort of gift you are going to buy before you start to try and find it. If you are looking for a gift for a man, make sure you narrow it down to music, or a film, or a piece of sporting memorabilia. Whatever it happens to be doesn’t really matter – you just need to have a clear idea or you will be there all day.

The same applies with women. You need to decide what it is your partner, or mother, or sister, or for that matter your friend likes, and search for this type of product. A good example is perfume. If you think that she would appreciate a nice bottle of perfume, try to think what sort of scents she normally wears, and try to find something similar. The choice online for perfume is huge, but you should be looking for a site which sells cheap perfume because so many places on the internet will rip you off. You can find some bargains out there – it is up to you to find them!

]]> http://kellymclaughlin.org/finding-the-perfect-gift-online/feed 0 Attract women with perfumes and colognes http://kellymclaughlin.org/attract-women-with-perfumes-and-colognes http://kellymclaughlin.org/attract-women-with-perfumes-and-colognes#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:59:05 +0000 admin http://kellymclaughlin.org/?p=520 For most women, a man that smells good directly grabs their attention. Nowadays men’s colognes and perfumes extendings are bigger than any other time in history. A good christian dior fragrances will appeal anyone’s attention, a truth known throughout the ages. Many people call up things through their sense of smell. The way people smells something is powerfully related to memory. The sense of smell is that sense most powerfully connected with memory. How do you would like to be remembered? The calvin klein fragrances with Woodsy, spicy, mysterious and dark? On the good perfume or cologne a man or a women for that affair will make the feeling that lingers on.

]]> http://kellymclaughlin.org/attract-women-with-perfumes-and-colognes/feed 0 Perfume Making School http://kellymclaughlin.org/perfume-making-school http://kellymclaughlin.org/perfume-making-school#comments Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:41:27 +0000 admin http://kellymclaughlin.org/?p=382 People of all ages need perfume. It doesn’t matter if this is just cologne for kids or an eau de toilette for an adult. Most consumers buy this from the store or online but lately, these ingredient are readily available making it possible to make your own from the home.

The prices of some perfumes are quite expensive prompting some to buy the smaller bottle. Unfortunately, these run out very quickly so the customer has to shell out money to get replenishment.

This has prompted some entrepreneurs to get into the business of making perfumes. This will take some practice and a little knowledge of chemistry to learn. But the hard work will all pay off when the return of investment comes back faster than having to buy this from a supplier and repackaging it.

Those who have no idea where to start can buy a book or get this information from the web. Before getting into the mixing portion, the first lesson in making your own perfume will be to learn about the different essential oils. There more than 30 available which serve as a top, base and middle note. Surprisingly, these ingredients can also be used for something else such as aromatherapy.

The customer can purchase these in 10ml bottles either separately or in starter kits. There is a product description on each one while those that come in kits have an instruction manual that will help the newbie mix everything together to make a fragrance.

The other two things the hobbyist will have to get is a bridge note that is also an essential oil and alcohol. Some perfume makers recommend the use of vodka while others have tried other alcoholic beverages with positive results.

After producing a few samples, this is the time the individual should try making some home made scents. Some will turn out right while others will not mount into anything. Maybe the person needs to develop more skills so it is time to read some books and blogs about perfume making that are written by various chemists.

There are no schools that can teach a student how to make perfume. This means that someone will have to learn this through trial error similar to riding a bike. Those who are patient may develop something that has never hit the market before and in the end make a decent profit.

Those who don’t have enough capital for perfume making can start out by buying the materials and then reselling it to fellow hobbyists. When customers enter the shop, the entrepreneur will be knowledgeable in helping people mix one concoction with the next to create the right blend and fragrance.

When enough money has been made, this is the time that the essential ingredients and equipment are purchased to finally start a small production company.

If the person is able to do it, others will soon follow and offer the same thing. The only way to stay in the game will be to experiment and produce new perfumes that are much better than the old ones.

Money can be made from perfume making. It will take a lot of hard work for those who want to pursue it. The entrepreneur should expect some hard days ahead because it will take time to perfect the right formula when everything is done by hand.
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]]> http://kellymclaughlin.org/perfume-making-school/feed 0 Creating Your Own Seduction Scent http://kellymclaughlin.org/creating-your-own-seduction-scent http://kellymclaughlin.org/creating-your-own-seduction-scent#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:46:44 +0000 admin http://kellymclaughlin.org/?p=336 There are many ways to seduce a man. Some use charm while others rely on the outfit. One thing that always works even in a crowded room is the scent that is sprayed on a woman’s body.

For this to work, the person has to figure out which scent works best. This can only be done by walking into a store and trying the various bottles that are on display.

Instead of just smelling it, it is best  to apply this on the skin. This is because the contents of each bottle will react differently to one’s natural chemicals.

Since it is hard to distinguish one smell from the other after a few trials, the person should stop and smell some coffee beans first so the nose will be sensitive once again to the other products.

The rule of thumb when selecting the perfume is that those who have dry skin should use one that has a strong scent. Those who are oily should use something lighter in order for it to last for a few hours.

Since women use various creams to keep the body healthy, it is best to check if this will have a negative reaction when these are mixed. Those who do should change this to the same brand as the perfume that can be purchased separately or in a traveler’s kit.

Another tip to seduce the man will be to use unscented toiletries so the focus will be on the perfume that was sprayed on.

The perfume being used might be expensive on the woman’s budget. There is a cheaper alternative and that is by coming up with one that is custom made.

For this to work, the customer will have to buy the essential oils and know the importance of each one. These are divided into three namely called the top, middle and base notes.

These are derived from plant extracts that are also used by perfume manufacturers. The person has the option of creating a scent similar to that favorite perfume or make one up that is much better.

After getting all the ingredients, this is the time that these will be mixed with together. The person should not throw everything in at once. This should be done drop by drop so the woman will be able to smell it and see how it does.

When the right mix has been made, the person should stop and add the bridge note and the alcohol. It will take time for the contents to settle down so this should be stored somewhere for the next 48 hours.

The last part about making your own perfume will be adding some water and then filtering this to make sure there are no solid contents. This practice is also being done by perfume manufacturers to make sure it is pure.

Some perfumes may stain when this is sprayed on clothes. Since it is hard to tell if the homemade one will do it, the person should spray this on the skin before putting anything on.

These places should include the wrists, behind the neck and ears, around the joints from the elbows to the knees and of course on one’s chest

The nice thing about custom-made perfume is that this can’t be bought from the store making the item and the man exclusively the woman’s.

]]> http://kellymclaughlin.org/creating-your-own-seduction-scent/feed 0 Making Perfume Using An Old Recipe http://kellymclaughlin.org/making-perfume-using-an-old-recipe-2 http://kellymclaughlin.org/making-perfume-using-an-old-recipe-2#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:51:21 +0000 admin http://kellymclaughlin.org/?p=240 Some people prefer the cooking of one person over the other. This could happen because there is a secret ingredient that no one knows about making the individual prefer this no matter how hard other people have tried to surpass it.

The same thing can be said about perfumes. There are some brands that are considered to be the best and no one come close to the scent it gives to the person.

Unfortunately, some of these perfumes are really expensive. People will really have to save up to get it or try to find something similar and be contented with it. The other alternative will be make one at home that is just right for one’s body chemistry.

A good example of this is called Whispering Rain. All the person has to do is buy the ingredients and then make it happen.

The individual will need sandalwood to act as the base note, bergamot to act as the middle and cassis that will serve as the top note. This can be purchased separately in 10ml bottles from the specialty store and then mixed together in a glass bottle.

A few tablespoons of vodka and a couple of cups of distilled water should also be added to the concentration. This should be sealed with a tight lid and left to settle for 24 to 48 hours before this can be transferred into a sprayer bottle making it ready for use.

The perfume may last for a month if this is used daily. Before this runs out, it will be a good idea to prepare a new batch so this will just be refilled into the container.

It takes money to make some more. If people at work or in school like it, instead of just revealing the secret ingredients to the perfume, the individual can make a little money by making and selling this at a reasonable price.

The ingredients don’t cost that much so it is best to calculate the cost and add a certain percentage for markup. It will also be a good idea to do a comparative to see how much other stores are selling this product something similar.

If the perfumes are not performing that well, it is time to come up with a marketing scheme. Some examples commonly used are a buy one take one or get the second bottle for half the price.

The person can even advertise and sell this on the Internet. It is not that difficult to design a website or by simply offering this in other websites. Some will allow the entrepreneur to do this for free while others will charge a fee for maintenance costs.

Studies show that more people do business via the web because it allows the businessman to make deals not only in the city but in other states and countries should someone want to order a huge bulk.

There are other perfumes that can be made aside from Whispering Rain. It just takes a little effort on the person to do some research and make other fragrances since many of these are posted on the web.

The first perfume may be a flop or a success but those who persevere may soon reap the benefits of all the hard work.

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]]> http://kellymclaughlin.org/making-perfume-using-an-old-recipe-2/feed 0 Perfumes DIY http://kellymclaughlin.org/perfumes-diy-2 http://kellymclaughlin.org/perfumes-diy-2#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:17:41 +0000 admin http://kellymclaughlin.org/?p=169 Who says good quality perfumes has to be store bought? The truth is you can make your own perfume and have fun in the process. More than fun however, making your own perfume allows you to create unique scents that are just right for you. Furthermore, you have control over what goes into your perfume so if you won’t have to contend with the harshly unnatural ingredients that may be present in commercially available perfumes that you can get at the department store.

The process of getting started in making your own perfume is quite simple. If you are not all versed in the production of perfume, don’t worry because you don’t have to be. To get you started, you can browse online on the many free perfume recipes on the Net to help you make your own perfume. Choosing the right perfume recipe to follow will depend on what type of scent you want to create.

If you are worried about not being able to predict how a perfume recipe will turn out based simply by looking at the ingredients, don’t worry. Most perfume recipes online will give a brief description of the type of fragrance you can expect from a given recipe. Although, at the end of the day, you will really have to get your hands dirty and actually try out a recipe to be able to experience for yourself how it will turn out.

Remember also that you will need to try out the perfume on your skin because it will certainly smell different as you sniff it from the container and as you allow it to react to your body chemistry through your skin.

To help you further, below are various free perfume recipes from pioneerthinking.com. Don’t be afraid to try it out and make your own adjustments in the recipes so that the fragrances produced will suit your preferences better. Perfume Recipe 101 You can’t go wrong with this one. This is easy, simple and you have complete control over the types of fragrances you will be using. This is a good way to start your self on making your own perfume.

You will need two cups of distilled water and one cup of fresh chopped flower blossoms of your choice. You can opt to choose just one type of flower blossoms or mix several kinds that you feel will blend well together. After you have chosen your scents and have your ingredients with you, get a bowl and place a cheese cloth inside it. Make sure that the edges of the cloth hang over the outside of the bowl. Pour in your flower blossoms followed by the water. Cover your bowl and leave it like that overnight.

On the next day, pull out the cheesecloth by the edges and squeeze the fragrant water into a pot for heating. Simmer the liquid until only around a teaspoon is left. Store this then in a small dark bottle that you must keep tightly closed when not used. Make sure also that you store this away from light and heat.

Want a fragrant perfume that’s sure to inspire your dreams? Try this celestial blend of soothing flower scents that will relax and inspire you. Ingredients:    * 2 cups distilled water    * 3 tablespoons vodka    * 5 drops lavender essential/fragrance oil    * 10 drops chamomile essential/fragrance oil    * 10 drops valerian essential oil

Directions: Mix all the ingredients together and shake well. Place in a dark color bottle. Then allow the perfume to settle for at least 12 hours. Store in a cool dry area.

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]]> http://kellymclaughlin.org/perfumes-diy-2/feed 0 Making Sense of Scents http://kellymclaughlin.org/making-sense-of-scents http://kellymclaughlin.org/making-sense-of-scents#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:34:07 +0000 admin http://kellymclaughlin.org/?p=26 Need a boost of dazzling fragrances to pick you up and turn your frown upside down? How about trying to make your own perfume? The process of creating perfume at home is fun and simple and the results are simply fantastic. Our olfactory sense has the power to influence our moods and our general well being. This is the principle behind aromatherapy.

When you make your own perfume you get to work with different wonderful fragrances and the result can be very therapeutic. What’s more is at the end of your project, you have a product that you can use anytime to enhance your mood and add that special oomph to your everyday life plus a new skill and craft to enhance your creativity.

Sure you can just go to the nearest department store and purchase commercially available perfume but I guarantee that it won’t be as much as fun as making your own wonderful perfume at home. So check out the various perfume recipes below gathered from different sources online. Remember that you can and should adjust the recipes according to your own preferences.

Eventually, you can become quite the savvy perfume maker and you can create your own recipes as well. You can then use this for personal consumption or as gifts to friends and loved ones.

Light Romance

With this perfume recipe you get to combine the romantic and sexy scent of vanilla with the fresh and tangy fragrance of lemon to create the perfect balance of a light romantic jaunt. For this you will need six drops of vanilla extract and a fourth of a cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix these two together and boil with one cup of water, which you will need to keep covered for two minutes after it has reached a boil.

After this, put it in the fridge for five minutes and take it out again and redo the boiling process. Right after the second boiling, immediately transfer it into a glass container and put it in the refrigerator for an hour. After that, just transfer into a bottle and you’re set to enjoy this fresh and seductive fragrance.

Vanilla on my Mind

This time, let’s get serious about vanilla. Vanilla has a clean seductive scent that permeates the subconscious and touches the sublime. Take this scent for you own without having to buy those expensive commercial vanilla perfumes. All you will need is a vanilla bean you should cut into several pieces.

Once cut, put into a glass jar and add a third of a teaspoon of sugar along with three ounces of any kind of vodka. You have to them tightly seal your jar and allow it to seep. You need to shake the jar everyday for a month after which, it will be ready to use.

Fit for Fairytales

Want to be enchanted and enchanting at the same time? Try this perfume recipe that conjures up the spirits and fancy of an enchanted forest. You will need two cups of distilled water together with three tablespoons of vodka.

Measure out five drops of everlasting perfume oil and ten drops each of peony and sandalwood perfume oil. Simply mix and shake the ingredients together. Then transfer it into a dark colored bottle and allow the mixture to settle for at least twelve hours before using.

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]]> http://kellymclaughlin.org/making-sense-of-scents/feed 0 Making Perfume Using An Old Recipe http://kellymclaughlin.org/making-perfume-using-an-old-recipe http://kellymclaughlin.org/making-perfume-using-an-old-recipe#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:37:12 +0000 admin http://kellymclaughlin.org/?p=72 Some people prefer the cooking of one person over the other. This could happen because there is a secret ingredient that no one knows about making the individual prefer this no matter how hard other people have tried to surpass it.

The same thing can be said about perfumes. There are some brands that are considered to be the best and no one come close to the scent it gives to the person.

Unfortunately, some of these perfumes are really expensive. People will really have to save up to get it or try to find something similar and be contented with it. The other alternative will be make one at home that is just right for one’s body chemistry.

A good example of this is called Whispering Rain. All the person has to do is buy the ingredients and then make it happen.

The individual will need sandalwood to act as the base note, bergamot to act as the middle and cassis that will serve as the top note. This can be purchased separately in 10ml bottles from the specialty store and then mixed together in a glass bottle.

A few tablespoons of vodka and a couple of cups of distilled water should also be added to the concentration. This should be sealed with a tight lid and left to settle for 24 to 48 hours before this can be transferred into a sprayer bottle making it ready for use.

The perfume may last for a month if this is used daily. Before this runs out, it will be a good idea to prepare a new batch so this will just be refilled into the container.

It takes money to make some more. If people at work or in school like it, instead of just revealing the secret ingredients to the perfume, the individual can make a little money by making and selling this at a reasonable price.

The ingredients don’t cost that much so it is best to calculate the cost and add a certain percentage for markup. It will also be a good idea to do a comparative to see how much other stores are selling this product something similar.

If the perfumes are not performing that well, it is time to come up with a marketing scheme. Some examples commonly used are a buy one take one or get the second bottle for half the price.

The person can even advertise and sell this on the Internet. It is not that difficult to design a website or by simply offering this in other websites. Some will allow the entrepreneur to do this for free while others will charge a fee for maintenance costs.

Studies show that more people do business via the web because it allows the businessman to make deals not only in the city but in other states and countries should someone want to order a huge bulk.

There are other perfumes that can be made aside from Whispering Rain. It just takes a little effort on the person to do some research and make other fragrances since many of these are posted on the web.

The first perfume may be a flop or a success but those who persevere may soon reap the benefits of all the hard work.

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]]> http://kellymclaughlin.org/making-perfume-using-an-old-recipe/feed 0 Teens Can Also Make Money From selling Perfumes http://kellymclaughlin.org/teens-can-also-make-money-from-selling-perfumes http://kellymclaughlin.org/teens-can-also-make-money-from-selling-perfumes#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:58:39 +0000 admin http://kellymclaughlin.org/?p=80 Everyone wants to feel and smell good. Living a healthy lifestyle can attain the first one. The second will require proper hygiene and finding the right perfume that gives out a good scent.

Adults can afford to buy expensive things because of the paycheck that comes at the end of the month. Teens on the other hand only live on allowance. If the person has found the right scent but is too expensive and mom or dad won’t pay for it, perhaps it is time to make one even if it is just a body spray.

There are two ways to do this. The first will be to get some of these materials from the grocery making it all natural or going into a specialty store in getting it in bottled form.

In the first option, the person can cut the lemon and the cucumber on a chopping board and then squeeze out the juices. This should then be mixed with a teaspoon of witch hazel oil together with a cup of water.

The second option will simply be mixing 1 tablespoon of witch hazel, a teaspoon of the two other oils and a cup of water. When these are mixed together,  the formula must be stored in a sealed container for about a week.

A week later, everything should be filtered using a strainer so that only the liquid will be poured into the pump spray bottle.

The teen may like it the scent but others will not appreciate it. The only way to find out is by spraying this and asking the comments of some friends. If these people like it, the person should make a few samples to test a larger market.

This could be worth a lot of money so even before it hits a larger market, it is best to outsource the ingredients and materials from various suppliers. This will help the teen price the product that should be within the purchasing power of other students.

The friends who claimed to have liked it may have lied a bit so one’s feelings won’t be hurt. The moment of truth will come when this is sprayed in school so classmates may give feedback about it.

If more people want it, the teen can begin selling it. There must always be sufficient stock available so students will not look elsewhere to get a product that is similar to it.

Before going to school, the teen should spray it on the body and then put it in the bag. If other girls notice the fragrance and like it, the teen will have to make a bigger batch to cater to the demands of the student body.

The teen should not be content with the success of the first product. This is because students will eventually grow tired of it so it. The best thing to do is read up on books and search the web to come out with new fragrances.

The person should anticipate that some of the products will sell while others won’t. This should not be seen as a setback but rather a lesson so the individual who is still at a young age may focus on the core and at the same time tries out new variations.

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]]> http://kellymclaughlin.org/teens-can-also-make-money-from-selling-perfumes/feed 0 Producing Perfume From The Home http://kellymclaughlin.org/producing-perfume-from-the-home http://kellymclaughlin.org/producing-perfume-from-the-home#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:04:33 +0000 admin http://kellymclaughlin.org/?p=165 Some people find it hard to find the right perfume. This may smell good when this is sprayed into the air but this changes when this reacts with the skin. Those who are tired of this problem can stop looking and instead make one .

The first step is to get all the materials together. A lot of people focus on the oils and the other liquids and forgetting the basics such as the test tubes, glass beakers and measuring cups.

People should avoid using materials made of metal or plastic because these may alter the scent. Glass stir rods should also be used because this will allow the oils to mix better instead of just shaking it.

Since the mixture has to be stored for two days before transferring it into a bottle, the lids should be tight to prevent the liquids from evaporating into the air.

When everything is ready, it is time to mix the oils together. Many of these are extracted from plants and some last longer than others thus creating base, middle and top notes.

Examples of base notes are cinnamon, fern, moss and sandalwood. Ylang-ylang, lemongrass and neroli are middle notes while bergamot, lemon, orange and orchid are examples of top notes.

There are also oils extract from animals but those who detest this can rely on synthetic oils instead.

Since some essential oils do not blend well with others, a bridge note is needed to blend it together. The last thing to add before this is stored for a couple of days is a little ethyl alcohol. This may not always be available so many recommend the use of vodka instead.

After two days of storage, the last thing to do will be to mix this with distilled water. This should be filtered so any solid elements are removed and the liquid can be transferred to the plastic bottle.

It does not take a rocket scientist to come up with a fragrance. This takes practice which is just like excelling in a sport. The only reason why some companies make it so complex is because others mix different notes all together to come up with the desired result.

Those who are just doing this for fun can make homemade perfume using rose petals. But those who plan to turn this into a business should be prepared to turn the kitchen or an empty room in the house into a mini laboratory.

The person does not have to do everything through trial and error because there are books and other sources to get this information. Some even mention the recipe for a certain concoction which will serve as a guide for anyone who wants to get started.

Some of the concoctions produced will not do that good as hoped. Instead of throwing it out, there are other things that the entrepreneur can do with it.

The mixture can be used as an air freshener, for aromatherapy, to make scented paper and more. After all, the ingredients that are used to make these other products are the same as perfumes and it can still be put to good use.

Making a perfume is personal. So, the person has to figure out what scents work for the individual and others out there so there is direction when for making these concoctions.

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