This week on the show Karen is taking a deep dive into what you need to do to make sure your products are safe to sell. Karen will cover all the rules and regulations you need to learn and understand as well as giving you an insight into the working methods of various regulating bodies in the perfume industry. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Karen talks about the 3 key safety regulations. Is your product a cosmetic? What product is your scent going to be in? What country are you selling it in?
Karen talks about the importance of the EU and UK regulations regarding sales and how they focus on correct labeling. 
Karen discusses in detail all the information you need to include on your labeling in order to satisfy regulations. 
Karen talks about IFRA, the regulating body of the international fragrance industry, and the role they play in making sure fragrances meet regulations.

BEST MOMENTS 
“Fragrances contain hundreds of different materials, so there’s no way you can list everything on the packaging.”
“Understand regulations and why certain materials are restricted if you’re serious about making perfume.”
“Become an expert on safety considerations to make sure you're not going to be inadvertently hurting someone.”

VALUABLE RESOURCES
https://karengilbert.info/podcast-making-sure-your-perfume-is-ifra-compliant
Getting Started Guide: https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/podcast-getting-started-guide
Artisan Perfumery Mastermind: https://karengilbert.info/artisan-perfumery-mastermind

ABOUT THE HOST
Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way. 
Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.
With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.
Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.

CONTACT DETAILS
Website
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
Email

This week on the show Karen is taking a deep dive into what you need to do to make sure your products are safe to sell. Karen will cover all the rules and regulations you need to learn and understand as well as giving you an insight into the working methods of various regulating bodies in the perfume industry. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Karen talks about the 3 key safety regulations. Is your product a cosmetic? What product is your scent going to be in? What country are you selling it in?</li>
<li aria-level="1">Karen talks about the importance of the EU and UK regulations regarding sales and how they focus on correct labeling. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Karen discusses in detail all the information you need to include on your labeling in order to satisfy regulations. </li>
<li aria-level="1">Karen talks about IFRA, the regulating body of the international fragrance industry, and the role they play in making sure fragrances meet regulations.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS “Fragrances contain hundreds of different materials, so there’s no way you can list everything on the packaging.” “Understand regulations and why certain materials are restricted if you’re serious about making perfume.” “Become an expert on safety considerations to make sure you're not going to be inadvertently hurting someone.”
VALUABLE RESOURCES <a href="https://karengilbert.info/podcast-making-sure-your-perfume-is-ifra-compliant">https://karengilbert.info/podcast-making-sure-your-perfume-is-ifra-compliant</a> Getting Started Guide: <a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/podcast-getting-started-guide">https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/podcast-getting-started-guide</a> Artisan Perfumery Mastermind: <a href="https://karengilbert.info/artisan-perfumery-mastermind">https://karengilbert.info/artisan-perfumery-mastermind</a>
ABOUT THE HOST Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way. Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances. With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques. Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.
CONTACT DETAILS <a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/">Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karengilbert/">Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KarenGilbert.co.uk">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KarenGilbertPerfumeMaking">YouTube</a> <a href="mailto:karen@karengilbert.co.uk%C2%A0">Email</a>

Discover the captivating art of perfumery and learn how to turn your passion into a business. Join Karen as she shares step-by-step instructions and occasional interviews, guiding you through the intricacies of fragrance creation.

This podcast goes beyond the technical aspects of perfumery. Explore the fascinating connections between scent, mindset, and wellbeing. Learn about scent psychology, meditation practices, and the profound impact of fragrances on our emotions and overall wellness.

Whether you're interested in natural perfumery, commercial perfumery, or starting your own venture, Karen provides valuable insights and business advice to help you succeed. Unleash your creativity, tap into your senses, and discover the secrets of this enchanting world.

Start creating your signature scents today and unlock the transformative power of fragrance in your life.

Discover the captivating art of perfumery and learn how to turn your passion into a business. Join Karen as she shares step-by-step instructions and occasional interviews, guiding you through the intricacies of fragrance creation.
This podcast goes beyond the technical aspects of perfumery. Explore the fascinating connections between scent, mindset, and wellbeing. Learn about scent psychology, meditation practices, and the profound impact of fragrances on our emotions and overall wellness.
Whether you're interested in natural perfumery, commercial perfumery, or starting your own venture, Karen provides valuable insights and business advice to help you succeed. Unleash your creativity, tap into your senses, and discover the secrets of this enchanting world.
Start creating your signature scents today and unlock the transformative power of fragrance in your life.

The Perfume Making Podcast

This week on the show Karen is taking a deep dive into what you need to do to make sure your products are safe to sell. Karen will cover all the rules and regulations you need to learn and understand as well as giving you an insight into the working methods of various regulating bodies in the perfume industry.

Navigating Safety Regulations: Selling Perfumes and Fragranced Products

This week marks the third and final part of Karen’s mini series on her scent shift programme. This time of year we all make promises to ourselves about how the next twelve months will be different but, as we all know, these promises never last. The reason they never last is that we always fail to create new habits, which are the key to lasting change. Karen is here to help. In this episode, she explains how to use scent to form and sustain positive habits so that 2025 can be the year of change for you in more ways than one.  

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Having a positive mindset is great, as is acting on positive emotions, but real change comes about when we change our habits. Karen outlines why and how habits are the key to improvement. 


Karen breaks down the science of habits, how we form them and how we stick to them, and explains how scent can accelerate and enhance this process. 


Karen explains the practical steps you need to take in order to link a habit to a scent. 


Just in case you’re struggling for inspiration, Karen gives you some examples of scents and the habits that they could be linked to. 

BEST MOMENTS 

“By linking a specific scent to a specific habit we create a natural cue that helps us move from intention into action.”

“Your brain automatically creates neurological shortcuts based on the scents in your life.”

“Scent can help you transform your habits from a chore into a natural part of your daily life.”

EPISODE LINKS

Scent Shift Programme

£50 off Coupon Code: SS-EB22

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Getting Started Guide

Artisan Perfumery Mastermind  

ABOUT THE HOST

Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way. 

Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.

With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.

Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.

CONTACT DETAILS

Website

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Email

 

This week marks the third and final part of Karen&rsquo;s mini series on her scent shift programme. This time of year we all make promises to ourselves about how the next twelve months will be different but, as we all know, these promises never last. The reason they never last is that we always fail to create new habits, which are the key to lasting change. Karen is here to help. In this episode, she explains how to use scent to form and sustain positive habits so that 2025 can be the year of change for you in more ways than one.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Having a positive mindset is great, as is acting on positive emotions, but real change comes about when we change our habits. Karen outlines why and how habits are the key to improvement.&nbsp;
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Karen breaks down the science of habits, how we form them and how we stick to them, and explains how scent can accelerate and enhance this process.&nbsp;
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Karen explains the practical steps you need to take in order to link a habit to a scent.&nbsp;
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Just in case you&rsquo;re struggling for inspiration, Karen gives you some examples of scents and the habits that they could be linked to.&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS&nbsp;
&ldquo;By linking a specific scent to a specific habit we create a natural cue that helps us move from intention into action.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Your brain automatically creates neurological shortcuts based on the scents in your life.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Scent can help you transform your habits from a chore into a natural part of your daily life.&rdquo;
EPISODE LINKS
<a href="https://rebrand.ly/ScentShiftPD">Scent Shift Programme</a>
&pound;50 off Coupon Code: SS-EB22
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/podcast-getting-started-guide">Getting Started Guide</a>
<a href="https://karengilbert.info/artisan-perfumery-mastermind">Artisan Perfumery Mastermind</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
ABOUT THE HOST
Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way.&nbsp;
Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.
With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.
Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.
CONTACT DETAILS
<a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/karengilbert/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KarenGilbert.co.uk">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KarenGilbertPerfumeMaking">YouTube</a>
<a href="mailto:karen@karengilbert.co.uk%C2%A0">Email</a>
&nbsp;

Scent Shift Part 3 - The Smell of Success - Creating Habits with Scent

Welcome to part two of this mini series inspired by Karen’s ‘Scent Shift’ programme, which looks at how scent can be a tool for meditation and wellbeing. This week, Karen is looking at how to create emotional anchors with scent. Emotional anchors are an incredibly powerful tool that can be harnessed to bring about positive changes to all aspects of your life. But, how do they work, when can you use them and how do you create them? Karen answers all these questions and more so that you can start creating your own emotional anchors today. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Emotional anchors are a powerful tool that can be used to help transport you into a desired emotional state. Karen breaks down the science of how and why they work.


You might already be using emotional anchors in your daily life without realising. Karen gives some examples of common emotional anchors and encourages you to be mindful of what is already on your radar. 


Karen outlines her three step process to creating emotional anchors of your own. 


Emotional anchors can help you in all aspects of life. Karen gives some real world examples of how they can help you. 

BEST MOMENTS 

“Emotional anchors are created by repeating a scent during emotionally meaningful moments.”

“Scent can not just shape your experiences but it can also provide emotional support.”

“Emotional anchors make you aware of how the power of scent affects your mindset.”

EPISODE LINKS

The Scent Shift

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Getting Started Guide

Artisan Perfumery Mastermind

ABOUT THE HOST

Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way. 

Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.

With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.

Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.

CONTACT DETAILS

Website

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Email

Welcome to part two of this mini series inspired by Karen’s ‘Scent Shift’ programme, which looks at how scent can be a tool for meditation and wellbeing. This week, Karen is looking at how to create emotional anchors with scent. Emotional anchors are an incredibly powerful tool that can be harnessed to bring about positive changes to all aspects of your life. But, how do they work, when can you use them and how do you create them? Karen answers all these questions and more so that you can start creating your own emotional anchors today. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Emotional anchors are a powerful tool that can be used to help transport you into a desired emotional state. Karen breaks down the science of how and why they work.
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
You might already be using emotional anchors in your daily life without realising. Karen gives some examples of common emotional anchors and encourages you to be mindful of what is already on your radar. 
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Karen outlines her three step process to creating emotional anchors of your own. 
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Emotional anchors can help you in all aspects of life. Karen gives some real world examples of how they can help you. 
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS 
“Emotional anchors are created by repeating a scent during emotionally meaningful moments.”
“Scent can not just shape your experiences but it can also provide emotional support.”
“Emotional anchors make you aware of how the power of scent affects your mindset.”
EPISODE LINKS
<a href="https://rebrand.ly/ScentShiftPD">The Scent Shift</a>
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/podcast-getting-started-guide">Getting Started Guide</a>
<a href="https://karengilbert.info/artisan-perfumery-mastermind">Artisan Perfumery Mastermind</a>  
ABOUT THE HOST
Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way. 
Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.
With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.
Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.
CONTACT DETAILS
<a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/karengilbert/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KarenGilbert.co.uk">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KarenGilbertPerfumeMaking">YouTube</a>
<a href="mailto:karen@karengilbert.co.uk%C2%A0">Email</a>

Scent Shift Part 2 -  Creating Emotional Anchors With Scent

This week’s episode marks the first in a series of shows inspired by Karen’s ‘Scent Shift’ programme, which looks at how scent can be a tool for meditation and wellbeing. In this first part, Karen is looking specifically at how fragrance interacts with our brains to influence our emotions. Drawing from the evidence based research, Karen explains not only how this happens, but why. And, teaches you how to utilize this incredible power of scent to your advantage to live a healthier and calmer life. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Why does the smell of perfume, or anything for that matter, invoke an emotional response in us? Karen breaks down the science of why scent impacts us emotionally. 


The correlation between scent and mood has been thoroughly researched and is backed up with evidence. Karen gives an overview of how certain scents can influence us emotionally. 


We can use the ability of scent to evoke emotions to our benefit, as Karen explains how to ‘set an intention’ with a scent to positively influence your day. 


In a similar way, we can also use scent to transition our mood or mindset, whether that be wanting to regain focus or to help us switch off after work. Karen explains how you can do this. 

BEST MOMENTS 

“The connection of scent and memory isn’t just anecdotal, it’s rooted in how our brains function.”

“Scent doesn’t just improve emotions, it can be used to enhance your focus during work, promote creativity or increase energy during workouts.”

“Consistency is key. The more you practice, the better you will become.”

EPISODE LINKS 

The Scent Shift

The Scent Shift £50 off Coupon Code: SS-EB22

EBo Shower Steamers 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Getting Started Guide

Artisan Perfumery Mastermind

ABOUT THE HOST

Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way. 

Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.

With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.

Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.

CONTACT DETAILS

Website

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Email

This week’s episode marks the first in a series of shows inspired by Karen’s ‘Scent Shift’ programme, which looks at how scent can be a tool for meditation and wellbeing. In this first part, Karen is looking specifically at how fragrance interacts with our brains to influence our emotions. Drawing from the evidence based research, Karen explains not only how this happens, but why. And, teaches you how to utilize this incredible power of scent to your advantage to live a healthier and calmer life. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Why does the smell of perfume, or anything for that matter, invoke an emotional response in us? Karen breaks down the science of why scent impacts us emotionally. 
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
The correlation between scent and mood has been thoroughly researched and is backed up with evidence. Karen gives an overview of how certain scents can influence us emotionally. 
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
We can use the ability of scent to evoke emotions to our benefit, as Karen explains how to ‘set an intention’ with a scent to positively influence your day. 
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
In a similar way, we can also use scent to transition our mood or mindset, whether that be wanting to regain focus or to help us switch off after work. Karen explains how you can do this. 
</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS 
“The connection of scent and memory isn’t just anecdotal, it’s rooted in how our brains function.”
“Scent doesn’t just improve emotions, it can be used to enhance your focus during work, promote creativity or increase energy during workouts.”
“Consistency is key. The more you practice, the better you will become.”
EPISODE LINKS 
<a href="https://rebrand.ly/ScentShiftPD">The Scent Shift</a>
The Scent Shift £50 off Coupon Code: SS-EB22
<a href="https://ebobeauty.com/collections/shower-steamers">EBo Shower Steamers </a>
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/podcast-getting-started-guide">Getting Started Guide</a>
<a href="https://karengilbert.info/artisan-perfumery-mastermind">Artisan Perfumery Mastermind</a>  
ABOUT THE HOST
Fragrance expert, author, teacher and speaker; Karen Gilbert runs courses in the UK and online which demystify the secretive world of perfumery in a fun and interactive way. 
Karen has inspired thousands of students to explore their olfactory sense and create their own personalised fragrances.
With extensive product development experience in both the commercial perfumery and the organic skincare industry, Karen is able to offer a unique insight into creating natural and mixed media fragrances for fine fragrance, room scents and skincare/bodycare products using commercial perfumery techniques.
Karen is also a certified meditation teacher and has a passion for helping people to create daily rituals that integrate scent with other modalities to shift state and increase your sense of wellbeing.
CONTACT DETAILS
<a href="https://www.karengilbert.co.uk/">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/karengilbert/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/KarenGilbert.co.uk">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KarenGilbertPerfumeMaking">YouTube</a>
<a href="mailto:karen@karengilbert.co.uk%C2%A0">Email</a>

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