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Lavender Infused Herbal Oil

The Homestead Mother
Transform lavender into a luxurious herbal oil that can be used as a calming facial moisturizer or as a base to make a soothing salve.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Solar Method 14 days

Equipment

  • 16 ounce Wide mouth mason jar with a lid
  • Glass measuring cup
  • Stainless steel or mesh strainer
  • cheesecloth
  • Glass container to store finished oil
  • Double boiler (only necessary for double boiler method)
  • Food thermometer (only necessary for double boiler method)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Dried lavender flowers
  • 2 cups Grapeseed oil or sweet almond oil

Instructions
 

Solar Infused Method

  • Fill a widemouthed mason jar halfway with dried lavender flowers and cover with oil. The oil should completely cover the herbs by at least 1-2 inches.
  • Place the jar in a warm sunny spot for 2-3 weeks making sure to shake the jar daily.
  • After 2-3 weeks it is time to strain the herbs from the oil. Place cheesecloth in a strainer over a glass measuring cup. Pour the herbs and oil into it and allow the oil to strain completely.
  • Store the oil in a glass container out of direct sunlight.

Double Boiler Method

  • Put water in the bottom part of the double boiler.
  • Place the herbs and oil in the top of the double boiler.
  • Slowly heat the herbs and oil until it comes to a low simmer. You don't want to boil the herbs.
  • Let the mixture simmer gently for 30-60 minutes checking frequently to be sure the oil doesn't overheat. The oil should stay between 95℉-110℉.
  • Place cheesecloth in a strainer over a glass measuring cup. Pour the herbs and oil into it and allow the oil to strain.
  • Store the oil in a glass container out of direct sunlight.