Absolutes are botanical extracts that are created using a special, solvent extraction process. The solvent is used to first extract what is called a concrete from the plant. A concrete consists of waxes, resins, essential oils, and other oil soluble materials. Although the concrete is fragrant, many of the components within the concrete are not. Another solvent, often ethyl alcohol,… Continue Reading Absolutes
Attars
True attars are traditional Indian perfume oils that have been handcrafted by master artisans for centuries. Delicate flowers are distilled in a base of pure Sandalwood Oil to preserve their fragile fragrances. Many flowers that are used to create attars are either too expensive to create cost effective essential oils, or are too fragile to withstand the process that is… Continue Reading Attars
Building an Aroma
The perfect fragrance can be hard to find. There are countless fragrances on the market, and hundreds on FromNatureWithLove.com alone, but sometimes you have a product that needs that extra special touch. A uniquely blended fragrance has the potential to take your product from pleasant to unforgettable in just one whiff. Fragrance Blending BasicsFragrances can be comprised of many different… Continue Reading Building an Aroma
Floral Waxes
Jasmine, Rose, Tuberose, Pink Lotus… These titles sound so enchanting, don’t they? The luxurious aromas of these flowers are so fragile that they are not often, if at all, found in essential oils. Often, they are made into absolutes, a process that uses a solvent to extract the delicate fragrances from these flowers. During the manufacturing of absolutes the natural… Continue Reading Floral Waxes
Fruit and Berry Seed Oils
Fruit and Berry Seed Oils are gaining popularity due to their pleasant textures and notable variety of benefits. High in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, Fruit and Berry Seed Oils are wonderful for use in wide range of skincare products. They are particularly suited to anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and dry or damaged skin formulations. Fruit Seeds contain some of the most… Continue Reading Fruit and Berry Seed Oils