
Have you decided that it is time to swap your toxic home and body products for all natural alternatives? Congratulations, this is a great choice for a healthier lifestyle and overall well-being. Not only are you eliminating chemicals like phthalates, formaldehyde, parabens, and styrene, you are bringing in ingredients that are actually beneficial to your skin and mind. But, one thing you may have noticed while making this change is that your beloved new scent is not lasting as long as you want it to. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered; let’s dive into your options.
The Nature of Essential Oils
As much as we absolutely love Essential Oils for the natural scent they offer, you should know that it is just normal for them to lose their scent faster than synthetic fragrances. This is because of oxidation; a process where the constituents of the oil react with atmospheric oxygen reducing their scent intensity. Essential Oils are volatile and evaporate fairly quickly. The timing of this depends on many factors like temperature (especially high heat), sunlight, and air circulation. But, the good news is that there are ways to extend the life of their beautiful aroma!
Scent Layering
What is scent layering, you may ask…well, it’s pretty much what the name says. Basically, you could use your Essential Oil blend in multiple ways to make it last longer, or you can use different Essential Oils to build more staying power. The varying notes in a blend dissipate at different rates, so using a well rounded blend helps too. Top notes are generally citrus, mints, and some herbs. They are the oils that you smell first, but they are also the first to fade. Middle notes are mostly florals and herbs. They tie the blend together and last longer than top notes. Base notes are mainly woods and resins. These oils are the foundation of your blend, and they last the longest. Almost all of the blends that REVIVE has to offer contain all of these notes making for a fulfilling and complete synergy.
Personal Scent
When it comes to personal fragrance, of course you want to smell good! And luckily there are so many ways to do this with your favorite Essential Oils. From bathing, to lotion, to roll-ons, you can pick and choose how you want to use them, or you can even do them all. Additionally, you always have the option of reapplying throughout the day. Here are a few ways to use your oils on your body to build your scent:
Bath Soak: Add your oil to your Epsom Salts, a Scrub, or Bubbles during your bath
Natural Soap: Mix a few drops of your oil into your soap when you shower
Body Oil: Combine a couple of drops of your EO to your body oil for all over moisture with a beautiful scent
Body Lotion: Blend a drop or two of your chosen oil with your lotion
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Roll-on: Make a roll-on with your Essential Oils and a carrier oil for an easy to use, and easily reappliable aroma – or try one of REVIVE’s ready made rollers
Body Spray: Create a body spray with your preferred blend and spray all over your body (including hair) for a layerable fragrance
Lava Jewelry: Place a few drops of your oil onto your lava bracelet for even more staying power
Scented Space
If you are looking to naturally create the perfect ambiance for your home, office, or any space, Essential Oil layering is a great option. Whether you love to diffuse your synergies or you are a big fan of room sprays, we have some easy and versatile ways for you to extend the length of your botanical blends, and continue to refresh throughout the day. Also, keep in mind that these can be done in multiple rooms at the same time as to create a scent experience in each space.
Diffuse: The easiest way to scent your space is to use a plug in diffuser– these can run for hours and fill the air with fragrance
Passive Diffuser: Placing your favorite ceramic diffuser into any room adds a gentle and delicate aroma
Room Sprays: By spritzing your chosen room spray when you enter a room, you provide a fresh layer of scent
Scented Decor: Placing a few drops of your blend onto potpourri or holiday decorations gives way to a deeper smell
Simmer Pot: Creating a pot of oils and spices that you simmer on your stove adds a perfect fragrance to the air
Essential Oil Candles: If you like to DIY, you can make your own EO candles for another layer of fragrance
Final Thoughts on Scent Layering
As you can see, there are so many ways to use your beloved Essential Oils and blends. This gives you ample opportunities to layer them and create longer lasting natural scent in your home and on your body! And, with REVIVE, you know that you are using top quality, sustainably sourced, pure, unrefined oils. Backed by third party testing, REVIVE is the #1 place to find Essential Oil products online.


















