Jasmine Liquid Extract: How to Use This Fragrant Floral in Your DIY Projects

Jasmine Liquid Extract is a concentrated, solvent-extracted liquid made from jasmine flowers, used mainly to add the flower's warm, sweet fragrance and floral character to soaps, candles, cosmetics, diffusers and other DIY products. Azlok's version is a light to medium yellow/amber liquid, GMO-free, vegan, and soluble in alcohol and fixed oils, so it blends easily into oil-based and alcohol-based formulations.

Named after the Persian word Yasmin meaning the 'Gift of God', jasmine has long been held sacred in India and the Himalayan foothills. The shrub grows into a bright deciduous plant reaching 10 to 15 feet, and its blooms are famous for the strong, intoxicating scent they release in the evening. This extract captures that signature floral note in a form you can measure and mix.

What Jasmine Liquid Extract is used for

Because it carries the fragrance and botanical essence of the flower, this extract is a favourite among hobbyists and small businesses making scented products. Common uses include:

• Cold-process and melt-and-pour soaps for a soft floral scent.
• Candles and wax melts, where jasmine adds a warm, evening-bloom aroma.
• Lotions, creams and body oils as a fragrance and cosmetic ingredient.
• Reed diffusers and room sprays blended into a suitable carrier or alcohol base.
• Bath oils and massage blends when diluted into a fixed oil.

How to use it

The right amount depends on your product and how strong you want the scent, so always start small and adjust. A few practical pointers:

1. Check solubility first. This extract dissolves in alcohol and fixed oils, not water. For water-based products you will need a suitable solubiliser or an oil/alcohol phase.
2. Add it towards the end of your formulation, once the base has cooled a little, to preserve the fragrance.
3. Blend in stages. Add a small quantity, stir well, then smell and increase gradually until you reach the strength you like.
4. Do a small test batch before scaling up, especially for soaps and candles where behaviour can vary.

Tips and safety notes

Treat this as a concentrated ingredient meant for external, formulated use rather than something to eat or drink. Keep these points in mind:

• Keep it away from children and store the bottle tightly closed.
• Avoid direct contact with the eyes. If it splashes in, rinse with plenty of clean water.
• Patch-test any finished skincare product on a small area of skin before regular use.
• Work in a ventilated space and wipe up spills promptly.
• Refer to the product's COA and MSDS (available in both water-soluble and oil-soluble references) for handling details.

Buying and storage

Azlok offers Jasmine Liquid Extract in a wide range of pack sizes — 100 Gm and 500 Gm for hobby projects, and 1 Kg, 5 Kg, 10 Kg, 20 Kg and 25 Kg for makers who buy in bulk. Pricing starts at ₹349, which makes it easy to try a small quantity before committing to larger volumes. The product is made in India via solvent extraction under quality-controlled procedures.

To get the most out of its two-year shelf life, store the extract in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep the cap sealed tightly to slow evaporation and protect the fragrance, and always use clean, dry tools when measuring out what you need.

FAQ

Is Jasmine Liquid Extract water soluble?

No. It is soluble in alcohol and fixed oils. For water-based products you will need to add it through an oil or alcohol phase, or use an appropriate solubiliser.

Can I use it directly on my skin?

It is intended as an ingredient for formulated products rather than for undiluted use. Dilute it into a suitable base, avoid the eye area, and always patch-test the finished product first.

Is this extract vegan and GMO-free?

Yes. It contains no animal-derived ingredients, so it is suitable for vegans, and it is GMO-free.

What colour and form should I expect?

It is a liquid ranging from light to medium yellow or amber. Slight variation in shade is normal for a plant-based extract.

How long does it last?

The shelf life is around two years when stored correctly — sealed, away from heat and sunlight, in a cool, dry place.