Ladies, this one is perfect for Valentine’s Day! It’s hard to feel romantic when it’s freezing outside – I can’t even think about a sexy red dress when all I want to do is layer on clothes and huddle by a cozy fire. But what I can do is take care of my skin and smell great at the same time.
Winter is so hard on your skin and an oil based lotion helps beat the dry heat. I’ve been slathering myself in coconut oil but this body oil spray recipe I found in Redbook smells so amazing I’m calling it a man magnet spray! :)
Vanilla Clove Body Oil Spray
What is it about this body oil that makes it a man magnet? Well, the only dude in my life likes it. Oh, and the real experts say vanilla stirs up feelings of intimacy. And the oil makes your skin feel so smooth and silky.
Ready to make your own Man Magnet Spray? You will need:
- 1/4 cup almond oil (walnut or jojoba oil would also work)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 drops clove oil
- A small spray bottle
Combine all of the ingredients – minus the cloves – and pour into a small spray bottle. If you’re not smelling enough vanilla, go ahead and add a 1/2 teaspoon more.
The smell of cloves can easily over power everything else so I recommend adding it last – one drop at a time. Shake together and you’re done.
Spray the body oil onto your skin and rub it in. You can use it all over – legs, arms, whatever. It makes a great perfume so, again, be careful not to overdo it with the cloves. Go get ‘em ladies!
I love this. I may have to make some, but leave out the cloves. Just make a Vanilla. I love it. Maybe put a bit of Lavender in it. My favorite scent is cucumber-Melon. I make soap with this scent, and my Son-in-law and husband both love it.
Lavender would be great! How do scent the soap with cucumber/melon? Do you just use the veggie/fruit or some kind of extract? Would love to know b/c that sounds amazing!
I use the Cucumber-Melon FO and scent the soap with it. You can “juice” a cucumber and put that in there, but I use the FO. We all love the smell.
I can’t wait to try this. It smells great….in my imagination.
Also makes a great massage oil I buy almond oil by the quart and add extracts and oils. SO good for the skin! I feel so silky and indulged after!
I love this! I read a survey somewhere that vanilla is a man’s top scent (have you ever met a man who didn’t like it?) and cucumber is a woman’s favorite (true for me!) xo
I made this and had it on when I went to the grocery store, as we were leaving man came over to me and asked if he could take my cart and keep my quarter! Does that count?
Anyway, it smells wonderful. Thanks!
Haha, that definitely counts! Glad you – and the random grocery guy – like the smell :)
I love your DIY projects. I’ve made your lip balm and those awesome earrings you just posted! My friends and I have at least one craft day a month while the kiddos are at school and your projects are perfect for the few short hours we have. Can’t wait to try this spray!
That is so great to hear Reba! And what a fun tradition you have with your friends. I love a good crafternoon with the girls :)
How versatile you are Steph, now expanding your skin care product line! :) love it, sounds like it would smell lovely!
Thanks for sharing this, I’m going to give this a try. The cold weather has finally hit NJ and really drying me out! I bet it’s great right out of the shower.
I know I should be saying, “Ooh, that would smell so good,” but all I can think of is that I bet it would taste good too. :)
wow you are amazing! I want to make this too!
I’ve never tried body sprays before but I do get terribly dry skin. I might have to get experimenting.
That does sound lovely! I will have to give it try.
Ohhh, I bet that smells amazing! I love making my own oils … So nice on your skin and also nice to know exactly what goes into them. I’ve not tried using almond oil as a base though, but it sounds great.
I made my own rose petal almond oil a while back and it felt great – def give it a try!
Haha anything dubbed “man magnet spray” I’m willing to try!
must be a magnet because it smells like baking. and what man doesn’t love the smell of baking? :)
So true! And hopefully the spray will make up for the fact that my kitchen skills are a little subpar :)
i swear by almond oil!! and vanilla :)
You know I had to check this out based on the name “Man Magnet” alone. Sounds delish!
I couldn’t resist the ‘Man Magnet’ title, haha :)