DIY herbal-infused oils
Many plants have therapeutic properties: some can help you sleep while others heal or invigorate you. In this DIY how-to, we’ll show you how to harness those properties into your own herbal-infused oil. These can be used as body moisturisers, bath oils, or as a diffuser serum. Plus, they make great gifts for loved ones.
Ingredients:
- Handful of herbs, spices, petals or citrus rinds of your choice, fresh or dry, chopped
- ½ cup of oil (olive, jojoba, almond, grapeseed, etc.)
- Jar such as a mason jar with lid
Method:
1. Sterilise your jar by either immersing it in hot water or running it through your dishwasher.
2. Pour oil into jar and add herbs. Close jar and shake.
3. Store in a cool, dry place and wait two weeks. Alternatively, you can put jars in crock-pot or oven on “warm” or “low” and cook for six to eight hours.
4. Strain oil over a fine strainer or cheesecloth to remove herbs.
5. Pour your infused oil into a dark glass jar/container. The dark glass will help your oil to keep longer and should keepfor about six months.
NOTE: You can use your oil in a diffuser, as a moisturiser, or in the bath. Consider adding twine bows and rustic labels to give as a gift.
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