Hmmm...

http://www.bpal.org/index.php?showtopic=22296

This book looks like something to check out -- for making my skin better, at least.

I'm a little behind the times here, but I've just read your blog entries. Your lists and the way you're doing decision-making based on recommendations sounds a LOT like what I did all last February and March. I mostly wanted something that would be sexy (that's normally why I wear perfume, to be honest), but I was pretty sure I liked woodsy scents too, and no florals. I am not a feminine woman. Not necessarily masculine, but... kind of androgynous. Florals aren't for me.

I also have dry skin, so I've had to do the same tricks you're doing with lotions. I used a scent locket (until it broke!! ), and I put BPAL in my hair when I get out of the shower. Propaganda Bath sells an unscented lotion (the scent is called "Emporer's New Clothes") that is specifically intended to be used by people who want to add their own perfume oils to it. You might want to check that one out, if you're not allergic to any of the ingredients.

When I first started trying BPAL, I was pretty sure I liked woodsy scents. Turned out I was thinking of sandalwood as what I liked, not notes like pine and cypress. What people on the forum were describing as woodsy wasn't want I had in mind. I also thought I wouldn't not like foody scents at all because I didn't see why anyone would want to smell like a cookie. But the Pumpkin Patch scents blew me away. I love those.

I hope you have LOTS of fun trying all the oils from your imp packs, and even more fun as you eventually work your way through your lists.

Propaganda Bath sells an unscented lotion (the scent is called "Emporer's New Clothes") that is specifically intended to be used by people who want to add their own perfume oils to it. You might want to check that one out, if you're not allergic to any of the ingredients.

Thanks. That looks really good. I'm not allergic to any of the ingredients. I'm surprised at them, though, because Shea butter often has a strong scent.

When I first started trying BPAL, I was pretty sure I liked woodsy scents. Turned out I was thinking of sandalwood as what I liked, not notes like pine and cypress.

Ha ha! Well, I know that I don't really like the scent of sandalwood insense, so that probably bodes well for me and my idea of "woodsy scents". Then again, the sandalwood note may be totally different from burning it!

Thanks for commenting , filigree_shadow!