Using Essential Oils Safely + Easy DIY Perfume

Hey everyone! I hope you’re all having a great week!

A lot of the projects we’re going to be doing on this blog coming up use essential oils for scenting and therapeutic actions, so I thought we should probably do a quick intro to essential oils and touch on some important safety factors.

For those of you that are brand new to essential oils, they’re the aromatic compounds that come from different parts of plants. They can come from the roots, leaves, stems, bark, flowers, and other parts of plants. In nature, they help protect the plant and aid in the pollination process.

Essential oils have been used for thousands of years for a variety of health, wellness, and beauty concerns. Although the essential oils used back throughout history aren’t the same things that we know as essential oils today, the concept is very similar.

Essential oils are generally created using steam distillation (most essential oils), cold pressing (citrus oils), or solvent extracted (plants with a low yield of oils – rose, jasmine, etc.).

Using Essential Oils Safely:

1. Always follow proper dilution ratios. I’ll have a chart ready for you guys soon to help you figure out how much essential oil to use in your homemade bath and body products, please note that when I’m giving you a recipe to try, I’ll always let you know how much oil to use =)

2. Only use essential oils that are pure – using oils that aren’t pure can lead to adverse skin reactions. You can find a great brand of essential oils here.

3. If it’s your first time using a specific oil, do a skin patch test first. Directions for how to do this are located here.

4. Keep essential oils out of the reach of children and pets. It’s best to store them in a cool, dark area, preferably in a locked box or cabinet if you have children.

5. Never use essential oils on the skin without a carrier oil, don’t eat them, and please, don’t add them to your drinking water.

Those are the main safety guidelines for using essential oils safely and effectively. By following these, you’ll be well on your way to making safe bath and body products with essential oils.

Easy Essential Oil Perfume

empty 10 ml roller bottle

Vegetable oil of choice – I like to use fractionated coconut oil for this since it has no scent

12 drops essential oil(s) of choice – One of my favorite combinations is lavender, sweet orange, and vanilla for this, but you can use any essential oils that you like (please avoid using citrus oils such as lemon, lime, grapefruit, and bergamot as they are phototoxic oils and could cause skin burns if worn in the sun).

Directions:

Add all essential oils to your empty roller bottle, top off with your vegetable oil, cap off the bottle, and mix gently. To use, dab a little on your pulse points and refresh throughout the day as needed.

Happy Crafting!

If your idea of Halloween fun includes a little bubbling, fizzing magic—without the sugar crash—these DIY Halloween Bath Bombs are your new favorite trick and treat. Think spooky swirls, candy-free gifts, and a little self-care potion-making, all rolled into one bewitching bath-time delight.

These are perfect for mums who’d rather stir up a bath bomb cauldron than bake another round of cupcakes for the class party. They also make fang-tastic gifts for teens, neighbours, or anyone who needs a little seasonal sparkle in their soak.

Why You’ll Love These Spooky Bath Bombs

Kid-safe ingredients – No creepy chemicals here
Great for gifting – Pop into mini cauldrons, treat bags, or mason jars
Smells like fall – Think pumpkin spice, candy corn, or sweet orange
Budget-friendly – Uses pantry staples and affordable citric acid
Easy to customize – Add spiders, glitter, glow-in-the-dark mica, or even a surprise toy

Ingredients

1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup Epsom salt or fine sea salt
2 tsp sweet almond oil (or coconut oil)
1 tsp water or witch hazel in a spray bottle
10–15 drops essential oil (sweet orange, lavender, cinnamon, or candy-like blends)
Natural colorants or skin-safe mica powder (orange, purple, black, green)
Optional: eco glitter, mini plastic spiders or Halloween charms
Silicone molds or mini plastic cauldrons

How to Make Halloween Bath Bombs

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, combine baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and Epsom salt. Whisk until it’s smooth and uniform—like a dusty spellbook.

2. Blend the Wet Ingredients

In a small bowl, mix your carrier oil and essential oils. Add your chosen colorant and glitter here too. If using black, go light—it can stain tubs if overdone.

3. Combine with Care

Slowly drizzle the wet mixture into the dry mix, whisking continuously. It should feel like damp sand. If it clumps when squeezed, you’re ready. Mist lightly with water or witch hazel if too dry.

4. Add Hidden Surprises

Press a small plastic spider, glow cube, or toy into the center for a trick-or-treat effect!

5. Mold It Up

Spoon the mixture into your molds, pressing firmly. Let them dry at least 24 hours before popping out.

Spooky Variations to Try

Spider Surprise

Hide a plastic spider inside and use black mica for a creepy crawl effect.

Pumpkin Spice Delight

Add a dash of cinnamon and orange essential oil with orange coloring.

Glow-in-the-Dark Witch Bombs

Use glow mica and store under light for a fun bathroom glow!

Boo Bombs for Kids

Make ghost-shaped fizzies using a silicone mold and sweet vanilla oil.

Packaging Ideas for Gifting

Wrap in cellophane with twine and a tag: “Drop in warm water and summon a spooky soak!”
Nestle in mini cauldrons from the dollar store
Use kraft boxes lined with Halloween tissue paper for classy spooky gifting
Add a punny printable tag like “You’re the bomb!” or “Witch, please!”

Tips & Tricks

Don’t over-wet your mixture—it can fizz prematurely.
Use gloves to avoid stained fingers.
Let kids help with colors and pressing (just maybe keep the glitter far away unless it’s a full moon).

Why These Are Better Than Candy

Let’s be honest—October sugar overload is real. These bath bombs are a charming alternative that still feel like a treat. Plus, they turn your bathroom into a spa and a mad scientist lab.

Whether you’re making them for your kids’ school party, teen Halloween sleepovers, or your own pumpkin-scented peace and quiet after bedtime chaos, these DIY bath bombs are a crafty way to keep Halloween fun—and fizzy.

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