Vanilla Oil
$11.99
10 ml
A sweet, clean room spray: Vanilla with Grapefruit and Cedarwood.
Vanilla mixes into alcohol, not oil. Blend it with Australian Sandalwood and Pink Pepper for a warm body mist.
A warm, sweet scent for melt-and-pour soap, with Lavender and Patchouli.
Stirred into whipped shea and Jojoba with Frankincense: a sweet, warm body butter.
What it's for
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- Mix. 15 Vanilla + 10 Grapefruit + 5 Cedarwood in 30 ml alcohol
- Top up. With 70 ml water in a spray bottle
- Spray. Shake, then mist into the air
- Drop. 10 Vanilla + 6 Australian Sandalwood + 2 Pink Pepper
- Top up. With perfumer's alcohol in a 30 ml spray bottle
- Rest. 48 hours, then shake before each use
- Melt. 450 g of melt-and-pour soap base
- Stir. 3 ml Vanilla + 2 ml Lavender + 1 ml Patchouli
- Pour. Into moulds, then leave to set
- Melt. 60 g shea + 2 tbsp Jojoba
- Chill. 20 to 30 minutes, then add the oils
- Whip. 3 to 5 minutes until fluffy
Vanilla Oil
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Pairs well with Vanilla
The routine, step by step
Vanilla & Grapefruit room spray
100 ml spray · about 1.5% scent
Use it safely. Never put it straight on skin: stir it well into alcohol, soap base or butter, and patch test on your inner arm 24 hours first. Keep away from eyes, children and pets, and keep alcohol sprays away from flames. It can mark light fabrics. Keep Jasmine to 2 drops per 30 ml of mist. The citrus oil and any Cinnamon are for the room spray, never skin; if citrus gets on skin, avoid sun for 12 hours.
What you need
- 15 drops Vanilla Comes with the routines
- 10 drops Grapefruit Comes with the routines
- 5 drops Cedarwood Comes with the routines
You'll also need
- 30 ml perfumer's alcohol or high-proof vodka
- 70 ml distilled water
- A 100 ml spray bottle
Steps
- Drop 15 drops of Vanilla, 10 of Grapefruit and 5 of Cedarwood into 30 ml of alcohol in the spray bottle. Shake until the Vanilla is mixed in.
- Add 70 ml of distilled water and shake again. A little cloudiness is normal.
- Shake before each use and mist into the air, away from your face.
- Don't spray onto wood, light fabrics or pet bedding: Vanilla can mark them.
With the Complete make a woodier spray with 6 drops Sandalwood and 6 drops Lavender plus 15 drops of Vanilla, in the same alcohol and water.
With the Collection a cosier one with 6 drops Coffee and 4 drops Cardamom plus 15 drops of Vanilla.
The routine, step by step
Vanilla & Australian Sandalwood body mist
30 ml spray · about 3% scent
Use it safely. Never put it straight on skin: stir it well into alcohol, soap base or butter, and patch test on your inner arm 24 hours first. Keep away from eyes, children and pets, and keep alcohol sprays away from flames. It can mark light fabrics. Keep Jasmine to 2 drops per 30 ml of mist. The citrus oil and any Cinnamon are for the room spray, never skin; if citrus gets on skin, avoid sun for 12 hours.
What you need
- 10 drops Vanilla Comes with the routines
- 6 drops Australian Sandalwood Comes with the routines
- 2 drops Pink Pepper Comes with the routines
You'll also need
- About 29 ml perfumer's alcohol
- A 30 ml glass spray bottle
- A small funnel or pipette
Steps
- Warm the Vanilla bottle in your hand for a minute. It's thick and drips slowly.
- Drop 10 drops of Vanilla, 6 of Australian Sandalwood and 2 of Pink Pepper into the empty spray bottle.
- Top up with perfumer's alcohol, close and shake until the Vanilla is fully mixed in.
- Let it rest for 48 hours somewhere dark, then shake before each use.
- Mist onto wrists and neck. Patch test on your inner arm 24 hours before the first use.
With the Complete make a floral mist: 30 ml alcohol with 2 drops Jasmine and 4 drops Frankincense plus 10 drops of Vanilla.
With the Collection a darker one: 30 ml alcohol with 3 drops Patchouli and 2 drops Neroli plus 10 drops of Vanilla.
The routine, step by step
Vanilla & Lavender soap
450 g · 4 bars · about 1.3% scent
Use it safely. Never put it straight on skin: stir it well into alcohol, soap base or butter, and patch test on your inner arm 24 hours first. Keep away from eyes, children and pets, and keep alcohol sprays away from flames. It can mark light fabrics. Keep Jasmine to 2 drops per 30 ml of mist. The citrus oil and any Cinnamon are for the room spray, never skin; if citrus gets on skin, avoid sun for 12 hours.
What you need
- 3 ml (about 60 drops) Vanilla Comes with the routines
- 2 ml (about 40 drops) Lavender Comes with the routines
- 1 ml (about 20 drops) Patchouli Comes with the routines
You'll also need
- 450 g melt-and-pour soap base (goat milk or shea)
- Soap moulds and a heatproof jug
Steps
- Cut 450 g of soap base into cubes and melt it in a heatproof jug, in 30-second bursts in the microwave.
- Let it cool for a minute, then stir in 3 ml of Vanilla, 2 ml of Lavender and 1 ml of Patchouli until no streaks are left.
- Pour into moulds. Leave to set for a few hours, then unmould.
- Vanilla turns soap tan to brown over a few weeks. That's normal: a goat milk or shea base hides it best.
- Wear gloves when you handle the oils undiluted.
With the Complete make a spicier batch: 450 g base with 2 ml Cedarwood and 1 ml Black Pepper plus 3 ml of Vanilla.
With the Collection a richer batch: 450 g base with 1 ml Australian Sandalwood and 2 ml Frankincense plus 3 ml of Vanilla.
The routine, step by step
Whipped Vanilla & Frankincense body butter
About 90 g · about 1.5% scent · fills a 100 ml jar
Use it safely. Never put it straight on skin: stir it well into alcohol, soap base or butter, and patch test on your inner arm 24 hours first. Keep away from eyes, children and pets, and keep alcohol sprays away from flames. It can mark light fabrics. Keep Jasmine to 2 drops per 30 ml of mist. The citrus oil and any Cinnamon are for the room spray, never skin; if citrus gets on skin, avoid sun for 12 hours.
What you need
- 15 drops Vanilla Comes with the routines
- 10 drops Frankincense Comes with the routines
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) Jojoba Comes with the routines
You'll also need
- 60 g shea butter
- A hand mixer and a 100 ml jar
Steps
- Melt 60 g of shea butter gently in a bowl over hot water. Take it off the heat and stir in 2 tbsp of Jojoba.
- Chill for 20 to 30 minutes, until it starts to set at the edges.
- Add 15 drops of Vanilla and 10 of Frankincense and stir well before you whip: Vanilla doesn't dissolve, but stirred in it stays spread through the set butter.
- Whip with a hand mixer for 3 to 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Spoon into a clean jar.
- Patch test on your inner arm 24 hours before the first use.
With the Complete make a second butter: the same base with 10 drops Australian Sandalwood and 8 drops Lavender plus 10 drops of Vanilla.
With the Collection a lighter one: 60 g shea and 30 ml argan with 2 drops Ylang Ylang plus 15 drops of Vanilla.
Why Gya
| Feature | Gya Labs Vanilla | Baking vanilla extract |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Oleoresin from vanilla beans | Beans soaked in alcohol and water |
| Mixes into | Alcohol fully; butters and soap with stirring | Food |
| Made for | Body mists, soap, body butter, room sprays | Baking |
Product details
- Botanical name
- Vanilla planifolia
- Type
- Oleoresin: thick and syrupy
- Method
- Solvent-extracted from vanilla beans (oleoresin)
- Origin
- Indonesia
- Mixes with
- Alcohol fully. Butters and soap base with stirring. Settles in liquid oils
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About fresh home scent
Can I put it in my diffuser?
Yes, 2 to 3 drops with water. Vanilla is thick, so rinse the diffuser after. Diffuse in a ventilated room for 30 to 60 minutes.
Is it safe around pets?
Spray away from your pet and make sure it can leave the room. Ask your vet first for cats and birds.
About perfume & roll-on blends
Why alcohol and not a roll-on oil?
Our Vanilla is an oleoresin. It mixes fully into alcohol but settles in liquid carrier oils, so a spray stays mixed.
How strong is it?
About 3%, a body-mist strength. That's the most we suggest for skin, so for more scent, spray twice rather than adding drops.
Can I use vodka?
Use the highest-proof alcohol you can find. Vodka has water in it, so the mist can turn cloudy: shake it before each use.
About soap & candle making
Why did my soap turn brown?
Vanilla does that in soap, over days or weeks. It's normal and the scent stays. A tan or brown base hides it.
Can I use it in candles?
No. Vanilla oleoresin doesn't mix into candle wax. Use it in soap, or in an alcohol room spray for the home.
About balms, butters & lip care
Why are there dark specks?
That's the Vanilla. It's an oleoresin: it doesn't dissolve in butters, but stirred in well it stays spread through the solid butter. In a liquid oil it would settle.
How long does it keep?
Use it within 3 months. Keep it somewhere cool and scoop it out with a clean spoon.
Can I use it on my lips?
Keep this recipe for the body. For lips, use the shea and Jojoba base on its own.
Everything else
What kind of vanilla oil is this?
Vanilla oleoresin from Vanilla planifolia beans. It's thick, dark and rich, so warm the bottle in your hand before use.
Can I put it straight on my skin?
No. Mix it into alcohol, a soap base or a butter first, and patch test on your inner arm 24 hours before.
Does it work in candles or oil roll-ons?
No. It doesn't mix into candle wax, and it settles in liquid oils. Use it in alcohol sprays, soap and butters.
Which size should I pick?
Most people pick Complete. Routines over $50 ship free, and over $75 they also get a free Eucalyptus. The Starter is the three items one recipe needs; the Collection adds two more.
Do I save when I buy more than one?
Yes, on everything in your cart: 2 items 10% off, 3 to 5 items 15% off, 6 or more 20% off. It's applied automatically.
When does my order ship free?
When the products in your cart come to $50 or more after discounts. A free Eucalyptus is added at $75 and a free Lemon at $95. Shipping Protection doesn't count toward these.
What if I don't like it?
Love it or your money back within 30 days.