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homemade lavender oil recipe

You will need dried lavender flowers and lavender buds. If you’re using fresh lavender from your garden, harvest it during the spring before all the lavender buds start blooming.
Keyword: All Natural, Beauty, DIY, Lavender, Skincare

Materials

Instructions

  • Take the dried lavender flowers and remove the buds by sliding your fingertips along the stem and collecting them in a bowl.
  • Fill a clean glass jar almost to the top with dried lavender, and then completely cover the lavender stems and buds with a carrier oil of your choice.
  • Place the glass jar in a dark place and let it infuse over an entire moon cycle.
  • Once it has been infused, you can take the jar out and strain the oil into a new container (preferably a dark bottle) with a cheesecloth. Squeeze the extra oil out of the flower buds and recycle them back to the earth.
  • To increase the shelf life of the oil, add a few drops of vitamin E to the strained infusion. 
  • Store your infused oil in a cool, dark place out of direct sunlight.

Notes

Et voila! Here you have a multi-use lavender oil with many health benefits. Check the shelf-life of your carrier oil to determine how long your lavender oil will last. You can extend this medicinal infusion’s shelf life by storing it in the refrigerator. 
Shortcut: Pressed for time? If you want to make lavender oil but can’t wait a full moon cycle, heat your carrier oil on the stove and add the dried lavender flower buds. Simmer without a cover for about 30-45 minutes. Wait for the oil to cool to room temperature before straining.