Why Do You Use Distilled Water With Essential Oils. However the rubbing alcohol added to the water will probably help in this area too if youre just using tap water. Distilled Water - Distilled water goes through a distilling process that removes the waters impurities along with all the minerals.
Mild heating in a closed container will speed the process. Its also important to note any instructions as far as maximum run time or whether oils should be added directly to the water or placed on a scent pad. Or you can choose to take it a step further and use hydrolates which will make your body spray last longer.
Good emulsifiers are rubbing alcohol vegetable glycerin witch hazel pure aloe vera.
This water has a subtle smell and is actually good for your skin. This part is important because water doesnt mix with essential oils. Add 10-20 drops of your favorite relaxing essential oils into a shot glass. While they do mix nicely with carrier oils such as coconut sweet almond or jojoba solubilizing ingredients are required to mix essential oils with water-based recipes.
