msmeredith Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I was wondering where do all the street vendors, bootleggers, barbershops/beauty shops get all their FO's from? I always see guys walking around selling various oils but I am quite sure they are not on the net though. Is there some secret to purchasing these items locally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnin on wax Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Most buy them just as we do -- they just dilute them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmeredith Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 It has to be some other source because the ones I have encountered don't use the net for anything. I just want to know where they buy their oils from locally or whatever. We all have to dilute the oils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Lea Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I'm confused. I've never come upon a person on the street or in a barbershop selling FOs........Am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candlebuddy Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I must be missing something too. :undecided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarynjms Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 They have a cart in every mall. They sell incense too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolg Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I have never heard of diluting fragrance oils. Mine smell so great and originally purchased for soapmaking. They were not recently purchased but smelling just like they did when I did. Over a year old too. Maybe some bought these for candlemaking, but wasn't my intent at the time. Wondering if they even have a shelf life. Anyone experienced in that area as FO companies say a year, maybe so, but maybe also for their new sales too. I am not saying anything bad about them, but curious on my end too. I assume with a scent they are still good to use. I have used mine on cotton balls in bathroom, on potpourri as well, and original intent only soaps (cold pressed or HP). Feel free to email me too besides posting.carolg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morganst Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I've been wordering the same thing myself. Here in CT we even have a store where they sell hundreds of different fragrances for you to scent your own lotions and bath salts. I personally don't like the way they smell. Maybe it's the stuff they use to dilute or "cut" the oils to make them safe for direct contact with the skin? Not sure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmeredith Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 Maybe I was misunderstood. I meant the perfume/cologne on the roller bottles. Where do they get the oils to make them from? I know its not the net but they sell roller bottles everywhere around here. Yes you have to dilute the oils you purchase in you use them in roller bottles or what not because it is a pure oil and will irritate the skin. Not meaning to dilute then add to soap, candles or lotions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaya Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I have seen where they sell bottles of scent to spray on rose hips and things. i was wondering if what they were using was the same fo we put in candles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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