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amber colored lilac body oil in clear pump bottle on a beige surface with lilac scattered about, surrounded by houseplants

DIY Lilac Infused Body Oil Recipe

Brittany Gibson

Equipment

  • Glass jar with a lid
  • Fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Pump bottle for storage

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sweet almond oil
  • 1 TBSP vitamin e oil
  • 1/2 cup dried lilac flowers

Instructions
 

  • Method 1: Slow Cold Infusion (the patient, no-rush method)
  • Combine the lilac flowers and carrier oils in a glass jar.
  • Seal the jar and store it in a cool, dark place for 4-6 weeks, shaking occasionally.
  • After the infusion period, strain the oil and add the vitamin E oil.
  • Transfer to a dark glass bottle and enjoy!
  • Method 2: Quick Heat Infusion (for when you need it ASAP)
  • In a double boiler, gently heat the olive and almond oils.
  • Add the dried lilac flowers and let the mixture warm on low heat for about 2 hours. (Be careful not to overheat, as high temperatures can degrade some beneficial properties.). Stir regularly.
  • Strain the herbs using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
  • Stir in the vitamin E oil.
  • Pour the infused oil into a clean, dark glass bottle for storage.

Notes

Optional: 10 drops Lilac Essential Oil. Herbal infused oils do not usually maintain much scent, compared to their essential oil counterparts.