Intro and a few questions (long) - apologies in advance...

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Hello everybody,

 

I'm not sure if I've introduced myself yet. My name is Kathy, been

experimenting with Aromatherapy and Natural Perfumes only as a

personal hobby for several years now. Kind of lost touch with the

community until recently, when I began picking up the bottles more and

more again and looking back through old bookmarks and names.

 

I have some new questions now, after all this time, if you all could

be so kind.

 

I made this list of oils I still have, which were purchased back in

the vicinity of 1998-1999 (2 are from 2003, noted). Every one of

these oils came from 5 different sources I trust completely (3 post

regularly here, the other 2 I cannot find anymore (see note at

bottom**). The high quality of the clean, crisp, beautiful aromas

after 7-8 years of sitting in a back room in an old cookie tin speaks

for itself I guess.

 

My question, however, is that though they still SMELL really good, I

have to wonder how safe and/or " useful " they are after all this time?

None of these are very large quantities (20ml at most), some are

actually just samples of maybe 2-10 drops, but if they are still good,

I would rather not throw them away if possible.

 

So if anyone can please just warn me about anything I should probably

give up on, please let me know.

 

Ambrette Seed, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Chamomile (roman),

CorianderCO2, Cubeb (piper cubeba), Frankincense, Jasmine abs.

(grandiflorum, Egypt), Jasmine abs. (grandiflorum, India), Jasmine

abs. (sambac, India), Lavender (turkish), Lavender (bulgaria) *2003,

Litsea Cubeba, Mandarin (green), Mandarin (red), NutmegC02, Oakmoss,

Oregano, Petitgrain, Rose Otto (10% in Jojoba), Musk Rose(Princess of

Nassau) (This ever going to be offered again? I'm almost afraid to

use it now!), Sandalwood, Tangerine *2003, Vetiver, West Indies Bay,

Ylang Ylang.

 

I actually did have more than this, but some of the citrus oils hadn't

held up well, and I had to toss a few others which had leaked a bit

and/or dried out (not closed tightly enough over the years I suppose).

 

I have 3 more questions as well (sorry this is so long - I swear I

will stop and go back to lurking after this):

 

1. Does anyone know the whereabouts of Sherill Pociecha (Dyndelf

Aromatics) and/or Susan Renkel (Changes Within)? They were the only

two of my searches I could not find anymore. :( I've found

articles and references, but no working emails or other current

contact info. If anyone DOES have contact info, please let me know,

or feel free to give them my email (sadiira at dot com).

 

2. Two oils I have been looking for and cannot seem to find a

reasonable source of (they either require retail license or have a

minimum order requirement): Piper cubeba (the one I have is just a

sample) and Fokienia (Siam) wood <never smelled this one. If there

are problems I may not be aware of (safety or otherwise), please let

me know. If not, can anyone steer me toward a place I can purchase it

from? (without spending a small fortune on a company I'm not familiar

with?)

 

** Also, I wound up getting some Completely Denatured Alcohol (Formula

19, 190 proof) from a local pharmacy due to miscommunication, the

pharmacy being very busy, and my running late at the time. (I thought

I had been more specific on what I was looking for). Though I am

aware this is one of those " please avoid " alcohols, I wanted to know

if it is at least viable to use for my personal small-scale

experimenting/blending just for myself? I do not sell anything, I do

not make stuff for anyone else. I don't even know what I'm doing

anymore with perfumery, hence the " experimenting " thing. I read

alot, I do not need scientific information or chemical analyses. I

just want some opinion on whether it is feasible to use for now? (I

am in Pa, USA, if anyone can give me any tips on purchasing organic or

sda 39c or whatever else IS considered usable, that would be much

appreciated.)

 

Anyway, happy to be here, hoping to learn more.

 

Stay safe and well,

Kathy