![]() Cover with a tight-fitting lid and place in a sunny window.Cover the herbs completely with an additional one inch of oil on top. Pour the oil of your choice over the herbs.Leave two inches of space at the top of the jar. ![]() ![]() Labels – This can be a permanent marker on a sticky label or pre-printed labels, but please make sure to label your herb infused oil! I know you think you'll remember what it is, but unfortunately, time can be a thief of our memories.Jar for Storage – You will need an air-tight jar for storing the oil safely on the shelf.Strainer – Cheesecloth, a coffee filter, or a fine-mesh sieve to strain the oil from the herbs.Glass Jar and Lid – You will want a tight-fitting lid for the jar because you will be shaking it consistently.Oil – Use one of the shelf-stable oils listed above.Herbs – You can learn how to dry herbs or purchase dried herbs from the store.It is excellent for use on the skin since it is so nourishing. Coconut – Fractionated coconut oil is one of the best to use! It moisturizes dry skin, reduces inflammation, promotes wound healing, and is a natural antibacterial.Grapeseed – This one can help heal AND remove makeup!.Sunflower – Combining sunflower oil with herbs keeps your skin looking young and radiant.Avacado – Avocado is calming and helps heal irritated skin.Almond – Using almond oil can help improve your skin surface and improve the color of your complexion.Olive – Extra virgin olive oil has anti-inflammatory properties to help cleanse and promote healing.An additional benefit of most of the oils listed below is they also have healing properties in them. Oils with less saturated fats are the best for infusing with herbs. You will need a carrier oil for the herbs to infuse properly. So don't try to make a year's supply of infused oil at once, it's more likely you'll make them about 4 times per year. If done correctly, infused oils should have a shelf life of 3 months. Fresh flowers and herbs contain too much moisture and can cause the oil and herbs to go rancid. I feel so passionately about the importance of homesteading skills that I wrote my new book, The First Time Homesteader, to invite those who desire to pull up a chair to my table and join the homesteading journey.įresh herbs are great for cooking and teas but only use dried herbs to infuse with oil. Learning the many uses of herbs is often an underrated homesteading skill. You can use herbs cosmetically, and for the same reasons, I love cleaning with vinegar, I also love using natural beauty products. A few staples on my homestead are holy basil iced tea, lemon balm syrup, and homemade chamomile tea. Growing herbs can save quite a bit of money and have a variety of uses. ![]() When making a garden plan, herbs are always on my list. You can learn to make this herb infused oil recipe using dry (not fresh) herbs combined with olive or coconut oil to use in DIY skin and hair products. A great place to start is knowing how to make herb infused oil. Learning about herbs and their bountiful health benefits naturally leads to the desire to use them. ![]()
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