Smelling nice is great.
What’s more pleasant is the compliment that comes with smelling great. Those words could make all your days smiley.
Body sprays can help you smell nice and fresh.
It’s always disheartening when your body spray begins to wear off midday.
Imagine after a typical routine day, and your body reeks of sweat smell rather than the body spray you’ve applied.
Gosh!!!
This has always been a major concern for many people using body spray.
Which begs the question, How long does body spray last?
This article will answer this question and give other information about the general usage of body spray and how to make it last longer.
If you find this enticing, read along.
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How Long Does Body Spray Last?
How long a body spray will last depends on many several factors. The primary one is the spray composition.
Body sprays developed with alcohol, fixatives and synthetic fragrances tend to last longer than the ones made with essential oils.
Generally, Body spray can last between 3-6 hours of workdays depending on the ingredients or composition.
They have solid scents, so applying them once a day is enough to take you through the day without overloading your senses and those around you.
You should avoid over-spraying the body spray because some can lead to adverse health effects.
The exception is if your schedule includes rigorous exercise, sport, workout, or other physical activity that might cause you to sweat profusely.
Factors that Determine the Longevity of Body Spray
Perhaps you don’t know, the longevity of your body spray depends on many several factors beyond the composition.
Such factors include skin type, fragrance, storage, and where and how you spray it.
Yes, as unbelievable as it may sound, there is a right and wrong way to apply body spray and perfumes.
When you use it the wrong way, it can impact its performance.
Let’s delve deeper into these factors and how they impact your spray longevity.
Skin Type
Skin types absolve moisture differently. Oily skins might have a terrible reputation, but it also has advantages.
It has better moisture retention. So, when you spray fragrance, it tends to hold it better and prevent it from evaporating quickly.
Dry skin does not have this attribute. If you have oily skin, body spray will last longer on your skin compared to dry skin.
If you have dry skin, you should always apply body oil, petroleum jelly, or lotion all over your body before applying the body spray.
This will help hold the fragrance and improve longevity.
Body Parts
Where and how you spray the fragrances is a major criterion determining longevity. Spritzing the body spray over the body can improve longevity.
However, Body pulse points are the best place to spray fragrances.
The heat in these parts will assist in releasing fragrance gradually. Pulse points include the wrist, inner elbows, neck region, and behind knees.
You can also apply the spray on the neck, chest, and armpits.
For improved performance, use it after a shower and layer fragrances.
Storage
The way you store your body spray can also affect its longevity. It is crucial to keep it in a cool and dry place.
Ensure it’s away from light and heat. Sunlights and fluctuating temperatures can degrade the fragrance.
Fixatives and alcohol
The presence of fixatives aids the longevity of body spray fragrance.
They hold essential oils and fragrance notes and prevent them from evaporating quickly.
Alcohol also prevents the oxidation of the volatile elements in essential oils, thus preserving the fragrance of the body spray.
Common fixatives include masks, resins, and mosses.
Fragrance Origin
Natural fragrances such as essential oils, even though they are beautiful, tend to evaporate quickly and the smell can fluctuate based on factors including climate and temperature.
Synthetic fragrances tend to last longer.
How To Make Your Body Spray Last Longer
If your body spray doesn’t last long, don’t blame it, it may be that you’re not applying it correctly.
Follow the few tricks above to maximize its longevity:
- Apply it immediately after a shower when you still have warm skin
- Apply a moisturizer after you use the body spray. E.g., petroleum jelly, lotion, and body oils
- Take your vaseline and apply to pulse points and spritz directly on pulse points
- Layer your fragrance with different scented products
- Reapply during the day
- Apply on a hairbrush and run it through the hair for extra scent