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Lavender is one of those plants I just love having in my garden—it’s so versatile and fragrant. Over time, I’ve created all kinds of
Lavender oil is easy to make and smells divine. The finished product can be used for personal care products like lotions and balms or home products like furniture polish.
Follow these simple instructions to make a jar of
Benefits of Lavender Oil
Lavender is one of the most versatile and beloved herbs in aromatherapy. It has a sweet, floral aroma that is calming and relaxing.
Lavender oil is often used to ease stress, anxiety, tension headaches, and insomnia. It can also help restore equilibrium after emotional upheaval.
Be careful using
How to Harvest Your Lavender
Many different species of
You can dry your own
If you are growing your own
When picking
What You’ll Need
You’ll need just a few simple ingredients and tools:
How to Make Lavender Oil
- Fill your jar about halfway with dried
lavender flowers.
- Pour in carrier oil until the
lavender is completely covered.
- Put on the lid and shake or turn gently to combine.
- Store in a sunny spot like a windowsill or warm room (we put ours near the wood stove in the winter) for 2-4 weeks, shaking or gently turning every few days.
- After two (2) weeks, strain a small portion of oil from the jar and give it a sniff to see if you like the scent. If it is strong enough for you, strain the rest out of the jar using a fine mesh strainer. If the oil is not strong enough after two weeks, return it to the jar with the
lavender and let it infuse for 1-2 additional weeks until you are satisfied with the result. - Store your
lavender -infused oil in a sealed jar in a cool, dark place like a cupboard or pantry.
Note: You can use the
How to use Lavender Oil
There are many ways to use
- If you use a high-quality carrier oil, you can use the infused oil as a massage oil;
- It’s also great for adding to homemade cleaners or polishes, like our homemade beeswax furniture polish;
- Lastly, you can use your
lavender oil to make lotion or balms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Lavender Infused Oils & Lavender Essential Oils?
Lavender infused oil is made by soaking
This differs from essential oil, which you might buy in a small vial. Essential oil is a volatile liquid distilled from plants’ leaves, flowers, bark, or other parts. The plant material is placed in a still to produce an essential oil, and steam is forced through it.
The hot vapor causes the essential oils to break free and are collected in a condenser. Infused oils are not as concentrated as essential oils and are used differently. An infused oil can be used as the primary oil in a recipe, whereas an essential oil would only be used sparingly.
What is the best oil when making lavender oil?
Practically, any oil will work when making
For example, for culinary purposes like cooking or baking, choose an edible oil, like olive oil or vegetable oil. Conversely, grapeseed or jojoba oil works best if you intend to apply
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Carrie Williams Howe is an educational leader by day and an aspiring homesteader by night and weekend. She lives on a small homestead in Vermont with her husband, two children, and a rambunctious border collie. She blogs about her family's homestead life at The Happy Hive.
