Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo

I have been reunited after about 30 years with a long lost recipe. Here are the ingredients.

Sodium PCA- A humectant or skin conditioning agent and a derivative of naturally occurring amino acid proline. Hygroscopic as in being able to absorb moisture from the air.

PPG-3 Myristyl ether. A fatty alcohol, buffering and neutralising agent used for skin conditioning and works as a solvent in cosmetics

Hexyl Cinnimal. An aroma substance found naturally in the essential oils of camomile. An important fragrance ingredient.

Hydroxycitonellal- Colourless, viscous and oily being a range of synthetics used to recreate the smell of the lily of the valley, Occurs naturally in citrus fruits.

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionine- a fragrance often found in fabric conditioners, detergents and hair care products.

Menthol- natural substance from corn mint, peppermint and mint oils. Flavouring and local anaesthetic properties.

Coumarin-a chemical compound/poison found in many plants including cinnamon with a scent recognisable as the smell of new mown hay.

Linalool- a natural colourless liquid found in many plants including flowers and spices. Its pleasant scent is used in many commercial applications.

Eugenol- a major constituent of clove oil. There has been a new found interest in its use against insects and bugs.

Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol. Used as a light stabiliser in products and with no scent or flavour values.

Evernia Prunastri- a natural species of lichen also known as oakmoss. A heavy oriental fragrance and also as a fixative base.

Citronellol- extracted from geraniums, roses and other plants which can cause a reaction on skin.

Polyquaternium-10- anti static and moisturising qualities being a water soluble granular powder. An ammonium compound.

Limonene- from the peel of citrus fruits and a regular medical ingredient for weight loss, cancer prevention and treatment and bronchitis.

Geraniol- a terpene alcohol found in geranium and lemon and widely used in perfumes and cosmetics.

BHT- a derivative of phenol used for its antioxidant characteristics. Added to food as a preservative.

Benzyl Benzoate- medication and insect repellent particularly useful against lice and scabies. As well as its insecticide use it is a fragrance ingredient and solvent.

Farnesol- naturally found hydrophobic, ie insoluble in water. A natural deodorant and preservative.

Citral- plant essential oil with strong lemon smell.

Cinnamal- as the name suggests it gives cinnamon its spice. An aromatic aldehyde

Benzyl Alcohol-  an aromatic alcohol with mild odour.

Just add more alcohol and water and you have Kouros.

Well, it's named after him but is........................................

*please follow instructions for responsible use of this substance, particularly the cautions about flammable risk. Further reading is recommended on aspects of toxicology, carcinogenics and general health implications of the various components.