Technical data
- Product Name: Hops
- Latin name: Humulus lupulus
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 4/3/8007
Features
- Scent: Rich, bittersweet and herbaceous, with green hay, soft spice and a subtle malty-resinous depth
- Scent type: Greens and herbs
- Note: Middle to base
- Color: Pale yellow to greenish-yellow
- Viscosity: Low to medium — fluid and slightly oily
Blends with
Bohemian Dream
Purpose
- A bedside diffuser blend for deep evening surrender.
- Recipe
3 drops Hops, 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops Vetiver in an ultrasonic diffuser.
Green Velvet Body Oil
Purpose
- A grounding 2% massage oil for tired bodies.
- Recipe
In 50 ml jojoba: 8 drops Hops, 10 drops Bergamot, 4 drops Cedarwood Atlas (≈2% dilution).
Dillution guideline
- Use at 0.5–2% dilution in a quality carrier oil such as jojoba, argan or sweet almond.
- Patch test
Apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before wider use.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 6. For ages 6+, use at maximum 0.5% dilution and only with adult supervision.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to its phytoestrogen-like constituents; consult a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; diffuse only in well-ventilated rooms where pets can leave freely.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified medical or aromatherapy professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat; best used within 2 years of opening.
