How to make your own aromatherapy oils

Materials Needed:

Choose Your Botanicals: Select the herbs, flowers, citrus peels, or spices that you want to use to make your essential oil. Ensure that they are fresh and free from any pesticides or chemicals.
Prepare Your Botanicals: Wash and thoroughly dry the botanicals to remove any dirt or debris. If using citrus peels, ensure that you only use the colored part of the peel, avoiding the white pith which can make the oil bitter.
Bruise or Crush the Botanicals: Gently bruise or crush the botanicals to release their aromatic oils. This can be done by using a mortar and pestle, rolling pin, or simply by hand.
Combine with Carrier Oil: Place the bruised botanicals in a glass jar and cover them with your chosen carrier oil. Ensure that the botanicals are completely submerged in the oil.
Infuse the Oil: Seal the jar and place it in a warm, sunny spot for 1-2 weeks to allow the botanicals to infuse their aroma into the oil. Shake the jar gently every day to agitate the mixture.
Strain the Oil: After the infusion period, strain the oil through a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer into a clean container to remove the solid botanical matter.
Store the Oil: Transfer the strained oil into dark glass bottles for storage. Dark glass helps to protect the oil from light, which can cause it to degrade.
Label and Date: Label the bottles with the name of the oil and the date it was made to keep track of its freshness.

Experiment with different botanical combinations to create unique scents.
Research the properties of the botanicals you are using to understand the potential benefits of your homemade oils.
Store your homemade oils in a cool, dark place to help preserve their potency.

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