I apply a small amount from a sample vial to the columella (the skin between the nostrils) or basically swipe a little on my mustache just below my nose. Though it may seem silly compared to a traditional swipe on the wrist or pulse point areas I started doing this on day one. To me it just initially made sense to position the fragrance source for best effect. After my initial several months of happily enjoying these exotic and most complex of fragrances I developed a sensitivity to direct to skin application. Whether from overdoing it or, most likely, the mistakenly applying it there after scalding my skin from a splash of very hot coffee I began to experience irritation.
Determined as as I was to not stop enjoying these oils I have tried a number of approaches. Different things I've tried I have ordered from Amazon. Silicone Nasal Vents is one thing but I don't like something in my nose. Presently I am applying a small piece of Velcro (the fuzzy half) which sticks in place and use a light application of Spray Barrier Film (i.e. 3M Cavilon) to avoid irritation from the adhesive. This works great for me if cycling or driving, or around the house (my wife says she doesn't notice it or care) but it leads to questions if you're talking with a neighbor or a co-worker because it's all to easy for them to question "what's that under your nose?". For me it seems that sandalwoods (even with musc or ambergris) or EO florals work are compatible with mustache application if I want to experiment discreetly. I have also used essential oil diffuser pendants which keeps the oils within convenient reach but this also can irritate my skin if under my shirt all day. Happy to share these ideas if they can benefit anyone.... and I am always open for suggestions.
Weekend SOTDs
Saturday : Morning EO Maroke Ceylon, Afternoon EO Cambodi Caramel, Evening EO Oud Yaqoub
Sunday (rainy day): so far EO Bliss du Boche, EO Komrad K
Determined as as I was to not stop enjoying these oils I have tried a number of approaches. Different things I've tried I have ordered from Amazon. Silicone Nasal Vents is one thing but I don't like something in my nose. Presently I am applying a small piece of Velcro (the fuzzy half) which sticks in place and use a light application of Spray Barrier Film (i.e. 3M Cavilon) to avoid irritation from the adhesive. This works great for me if cycling or driving, or around the house (my wife says she doesn't notice it or care) but it leads to questions if you're talking with a neighbor or a co-worker because it's all to easy for them to question "what's that under your nose?". For me it seems that sandalwoods (even with musc or ambergris) or EO florals work are compatible with mustache application if I want to experiment discreetly. I have also used essential oil diffuser pendants which keeps the oils within convenient reach but this also can irritate my skin if under my shirt all day. Happy to share these ideas if they can benefit anyone.... and I am always open for suggestions.
Weekend SOTDs
Saturday : Morning EO Maroke Ceylon, Afternoon EO Cambodi Caramel, Evening EO Oud Yaqoub
Sunday (rainy day): so far EO Bliss du Boche, EO Komrad K