How to Make Car Diffusers & Understanding Those Pesky IFRA Guidelines 😳

I'm loving making these Car Diffusers guys! And my customers are loving them as well! Not just for cars - they work great in an office setting too!
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UPDATE: Flaming Candle's Mahogany Teakwood is no longer safe in Diffusers! I'm bummed!!
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[@Erica-yr3gf]

I love your videos Tammy. Especially the fact that you’re showing off if you make mistakes or a recipe that is challenging. It’s human thing. It happens to all of us. We’re human. Thank you so much. You are awesome. ❤❤❤❤

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

aw, thank you so much for your sweet comment! I am so happy you are here joining me on this crazy journey! 💞

[@Badonkudonk]

Thank you! Watched this video because I purchased the same bottles, hoping to make some car diffusers. WAS NOT AWARE of IFRA ratings! So glad I procrastinated! 😂 Thank you for the very helpful and informative video! Enjoyed watching it, you're a delight!

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

Glad I could help and thank you for your sweet comment! 🤗💕

[@cheryl739]

I am totally in agreement with you on sellers listing IFRA, plus all info pertaining to what this can do in different applications. I was told in the beginning of my soaping adventure years ago to check IFRA and usage rates WILL vary in different applications of any form. I am so glad! I think I read this in a soaping book I purchased! I am so glad you brought this up. I hadn't realized that there may be folks out there that haven't heard this important information. Maybe write to the manufacturer about the glitter. They could save money on not using the glitter. They might like to know it is not working. HAPPY EASTER, TAMMY Cheers 👍🤗🐰🐣

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

hey Cheryl! you know, I don't even remember the first time I heard about IFRA. It wasn't that many years ago (4 maybe??)😱 - I think I made soaps for several years before I did. No one really talked about it (youtubers or blogs) until relatively recently. I wonder how many soaps that I made that were way off. I remember Brambleberry not having the documents available (at least that I could find) - they only had their fo calculator. I think WSP was kind of the same.

[@cliviascreations]

I am so glad you did well. I told you they are good sellers. On the other hand mine are from WSS and you ate totally right on candle science cs, they are the best. I even reach out to them asking how to make some custom fragrance one of my customers want me to replicate from a Disney cruise she went and they told me exactly what to use. Great! Tip- use the empty glass bottles from used fragrances for your pre mix

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

You did tell me and I'm glad you did!! That is a great tip about the bottles! I will start doing that - what a waste that I throw them out! 😱 that is a great testament to cs customer service - they do go above and beyond for us. 💞

[@mariennecrouse]

I am new to candle, diffuser making. Could you clarify it pls? What does it mean? What fragrance oils can I use in car diffusers? Thanks, Mary

[@thoma2939]

You do a great job! My friend just showed me her car bottle defuser and asked if I made those. You are ahead of the curve! Congrats.

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

Thank you! 😊 I don't think I have ever been accused of being ahead of a curve before!! 😂

[@carriewoyke992]

Thank you SO much for this video!! I bought the same supplies as you and have made a few diffusers for a couple of my vendors to check out. I never stopped to think about the IFRA! Now I'm going thru my current stock of fragrances and I'm running into a limited variety that I can use!! Thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge!! 🥰

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

Hey Carrie!! It is so frustrating to try to find ones that will work. I keep meaning to make a comment here that my info on the flaming candle's mahogany teakwood is outdated and it is no longer one I can use. I'm so bummed!! I did just find that bescented has a mahogany teakwood that is over 25% but I'm struggling to trust it because every single other one I found is around 7 Thanks so much for watching!!! 🤗💗

[@lyndawest8612]

Hi Tammy. Im a soap of the month club member and you included a car diffuser in my box a couple of months ago. Thank you.

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

Hi Lynda! I hope you liked whatever scent you received! I appreciate your being a member of the Soap Club!!💗

[@MsAubrey]

I LOVE the citrus sunshine! ☀️ ❤

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

my new favorite!!! 💞

[@alexballinger]

Those are sleek. I'm glad they're working well for you!! 💃

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

thanks Alex!! 💖

[@norawalsh5471]

These are adorable, thank you so much for sharing all of this info! I have been on the fence about these, but people have been asking. Thank you again for another great video!

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

Hi Nora! I'm glad you liked it - thanks for watching and for your comment - I'm glad I finally got around to this - good luck with yours if you do them!💞

[@loricolwell1470]

I love these. Irish Rain smells so good. I agree with the round bottle strings. When I got mine I was like hmm ok why. And the string is not quite long enough . I think I may just replace the strings on the ones that I have.

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

hey Lori! I thought about swapping the strings but I am not sure how easy it will be - if you do try it let me know how it works out for you. maybe I can try it this week during recovery time...I can't decide if I will be bored out of my mind or completely in heaven having to be laid up for a few days LOL😍

[@dianeshort8066]

I also put them in mylar bags.

[@dianeshort8066]

You were talking about the difference between essential oils and fragrance oil. I use all fragrance oils with mine and polypropylene glyco 50/50 per Brambleberry.

[@vickyslaughter7545]

Thank you for this video! I have been making these just for myself and a few friends. I keep going back and forth on whether or not to sell them at shows or on my etsy shop. I think I might just start doing that. Hi from New Albany IN 👋🏻 😊 ❤ i love watching your Chanel.

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

Hi Neighbor!! I really do like having these at my shows - I haven't sold many online yet but in person sales are really good. Good luck if you decide to move forward on them! 🤗💞 (and thank you for your kind words!)

[@Erica-yr3gf]

You’re right about the square bottles.

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

I'm glad I'm not the only one to think so! I was so disappointed and was certainly ready to spend the extra $1.25 each on them. Just not worth it in the end though

[@Will-O-Wisp-Bath-Body]

I just ordered the supplies to make these! I'm so excited ❤

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

oh good luck with them!!! 💗

[@happybrushchely7170]

I use flaming candle and I love them. They have everything I want and need

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

yes!! they are actually one of my go-to suppliers anymore. I have been very happy with everything I have gotten from them. 🤗💖

[@chaunikasmith5192]

Thank you for sharing ❤ I have made some diffusers recently and it’s super fun, I was thinking about the heat index in cars, should this be a concern , if the diffuser would burst?

[@chaunikasmith5192]

That’s a concern of mines as well😊

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

I haven't thought about or heard about anything along the lines of bursting. 🤔 I do know that the scents go away much quicker in the heat of the car that may make customers less pleased than in the winter months...

[@MsAubrey]

Hi Tammy!

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

why hello there! 😆💞

[@MsAubrey]

That’s all VERY important information. ❤

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

Glad you think so! 😍

[@georgewind6308]

Woow, keep going, are you going in our Guild Conference, if so, see you there, cheers!

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

Yes I am going! Looking forward to seeing you!! 🤗

[@annmariemiller8744]

I just mine in my car and the other one in my husbands!!! I sooo love mine!

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

oh I am so glad AnnMarie! That makes me feel so good that you are liking them! 💞

[@AromataeCandlesandWax]

I’m working on testing reed diffusers and car diffusers at the moment and I purchased the square bottles from Northwood Distributing as well. I’m noticing the same issues with them as you, which is a shame because I do like the look of them. Oh well, that’s what testing is for, right? Thanks for discussing the IFRA topic as well. I was starting to wonder if I was the only maker adhering to them - there’s quite a few FOs I love that just won’t work in diffusers per IFRA 😢

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

I know! I noticed that when looking at them on Etsy and seeing the name of fragrances I know are not supposed to be used (moonflower nectar) I don't remember who mentioned it in a video a few months ago (was it you? LOL) but I am so glad she did. I felt so mad at myself for not considering it but thankful of the heads up. I also need to update my description as the FC Mahogany Teakwood is a mistake. I'm bummed about it - they either lowered it with the 50th edition of IFRA or I mistyped it in my SM3. either way it is only 7.49%! I'm bummed because that is one that sold well...

[@AromataeCandlesandWax]

Ha, I cant take credit for mentioning it earlier - wasn’t me. But, I imagine a lot of makers are unaware of the differences in FOs for diffuser vs candles. Hopefully this vid will inform a lot of folks. Thanks again for sharing your experience and good luck with the testing.

[@GaytanFamilyFarm]

These look great. I'm glad you did them. Do you have a recommendation on where to find a sample recipe? I've never seen these kinds of things and am curious about how they are made. Thank you. ❤

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

It is a simple recipe actually - 75% reed diffuser base and 25% fragrance oil (as long as it is approved on the ifra form (10A). I linked some of the items I used in the description. so for my 5 jars with a 25% fo load I used 42g diffuser base and 14g fragrance.💞

[@uniquetee3142]

I Get Different Numbers For 75% 25%...What I'm I Doing Wrong

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

@@uniquetee3142 I think if you take 42 x 25% you get 10.5. But if you 56 x 25% you get 14. (56g is my total weight, x 25% = 14g fragrance) does that help??

[@CL-kn1rq]

Hello pretty lady, i wish this was smellotube 😂😂😂😂 have missed your sparkles.

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

haha - thank you! 💞

[@whiteshark9371]

Can we add 75% fragrance and 25% iso p glysrl.??

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

hello! I am not familiar with iso p glysrl - either way I think you need to follow the IFRA guidelines on any fragrance you use. to be compliant you can't just do a blanket 75/25 % on all fragrances across the board. It really is dependent on what that document states you are allowed to use (10A) in a diffuser application

[@sheshoreblingboutique5446]

Do you mind sharing where you got your glitter? Thank u

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

I don't mind 🤗- Most of these were either from Nurture Soap, or Rustic Escentuals before they were bought out by Wholesale Supplies Plus.

[@theresakidd]

I found the IFRA document on the fragrance oils that I use but I don’t know how to read it. Have you done a video on how to understand the document or has someone else done it?

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

I have not seen a video on that - and I have not made one . But it is a good idea so thank you so much for your comment. I will add it to my list of video ideas! 💕

[@MsAubrey]

That lemongrass and lime is a strong FO… I’m sure it’ll be fine.

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

Hi Aubrey! yep it was pretty good - It smells a lot like Day at the Spa (CS) and I have a lot of that but of course that fo has a low usage rate - and I'm out of lemongrass and lime LOL oh well - I'm likely to place an order soon 😆

[@rhondalucin5251]

I made these in December and in my area they are not hot cakes yet

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

Oh shoot! I hate to hear that. I def have to "talk them up" at shows, that helped a lot. Just a quick "have you used car diffusers before" started the conversation and usually ended in a sale. hopefully they will pick up for you soon! 🤗

[@rhondalucin5251]

@WalnutCreekBathBoutique I have talked them up some ppl do buy and some say cool and walk away. I just think my area is behind in times lol

[@dianeshort8066]

Use polypropylene glyco and you don't have any worries.

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

so Diane - you had me on a google rabbit hole with this one 😂 I had never heard to use this in diffusers I see that you can use this at 60-65% with perfumers alcohol at 5-10% and then the fo at the IFRA % can you explain what you mean by I "don't have any worries" with using it?? I'm very intrigued LOL

[@AndiNewtonian]

It's really too bad the "nicer" bottles didn't work better. They're very pretty.

[@WalnutCreekBathBoutique]

I know Andi - I was bummed. I was ready to spend the extra money on them too - they are about $1.25 more each, so I am trying to look at it like I am able to pass my savings on, but as it is I am stuck with that stupid glitter string...unless I can find a way to swap it 🤔💞