In my last blog post about my idea of a Spring Tonic Eau de Perfume I asked some questions. Thank you for the responses received on my JoAnne Bassett Perfumes business facebook page. That really helps me decide what may be wanted and which direction to go with it. Herbal, citrus, fresh, wet soil… those are all good suggestions. Perhaps a splash type cologne or eau de toilette and not a heavy eau de perfume.

The photo of the green juice in a glass is what I drank this morning. It is a Dr. Oz Green Drink. They can contain a variety of vegetables and fruit. It depends on your intention. It can be a cleanse or an energy drink. This drink contains spinach, celery, carrot, cilantro, bananas, orange juice, and on some days blueberries, kale, cabbage, romaine, etc. They are similar to the spring tonic herbal drinks with nettle, dandelion for liver detox and others that have a purpose. There are Spring Tonics you take internally to clean you out. These are herbal tonics.

My “Spring Cleanse” perfume will contain herbs that have a special purpose. The only difference is you will not drink my botanical fragrance.. you will wear it. Cilantro is a great spicy herb that we love to add to salsa and Mexican food. It adds a zing.

Health benefits of cilantro leaves (coriander) Cilantro herb is very low in calories and contains no cholesterol. However, its deep-green leaves possess good amounts of antioxidants, essential oils, vitamins, and dietary fiber, which may help reduce LDL or “bad cholesterol” levels in the blood.

So we eat the cilantro and also receive a benefit which we can enjoy. The coriander / cilantro essential oils will add a spicy note and together with the various herbs there will be much to appreciate.

Some people are detoxing with herbs in the spring, drinking potions that will help them to start fresh. Spring Tune Ups can also refer to bike rides…horse rides.. etc. Like a tune up on your car.. your engine needs some work to keep it fully functional.

Our digestive systems need a full flush out like changing our oil. After the long winter we have loaded up on carbs, fats, and heavy foods. They have left their mark on our body in pounds and possibly our digestive systems also need a flush.

Stay tuned with more ideas and more clarity on the final formula for the Spring fragrance. If you have not commented on my survey on my Facebook page.. please go there now and do so.

Thank you again and have a great first Spring weekend. Don’t over due the exercise weekend warriors.