Infusing Oil
Infusing oil can be done with a warm method and a cold method. This tutorial will cover the stove top warm method.
- Cut the Calendula into small pieces.
- Put into a double boiler (double boiler bottom pan is filled with water first)
- Cover with oil over the top of the herbs but no more than just covering the petals. I used jojoba for this project but you can use any liquid oil.
- Heat gently on low to medium for 4 hours (minimum) up to 2 days (turning stove off when left unattended)
- Strain Calendula Oil through a cheesecloth or coffee filter. It will be a little cloudy. It's practically impossible to strain every teensy little bit of herb out.
- Bottle and use within 6 months to 1 year (depending on the shelf life of your oil of choice)
This oil alone is skin soothing, moisturizing, healing and excellent for your skin. It's a great way to add a healing twist to any oil. Tomorrow, I'll help you put the finishing touch on your infused oil to make a soothing skin oil.
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6 comments:
Great tutorial :D I LOVE infused oils!!! I started making them for my babies (to use instead of baby oil) and now its an obsession ;0)
I'm very glad you are talking about infused oils...it's a nice, natural way to go for healthier skin...thanks...Joan
Yay, I just got my order of Calendula, and I was surprised how huge the bag was lol. Now I know what I can do with it.
Emi- I was just as surprised when I got my Calendula as well. The bag is really big:) I can't wait to infuse with it.
Great tip. I love calendula oil. It is very healing. This would be great to use in lotions and creams.
Thanks for reminding us of how easy it to make these infused oils. They really add that extra oomph to lotions and creams taking them from good to great. I'm almost out but your post inspired me to infuse more oil today!
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