Herb Infused Body Oils
Are these the same as Essential Oils? This is a question I receive often when I have the oils at a market. My answer is always, No, these are very different than EOs.
Herb Infused oils such as I make go through a process where dried, powdered herbs are infused in either Organic Olive Oil or Almond Oil, sometimes a blend of the two. Olive oil is readily available and the cost is moderate. Almond Oil blends perfectly with our skin and makes an easily absorbed final product. The resulting oil is lighter than Olive Oil alone and still has the native healing properties of Olive Oil.
Moisturizer
The properties of the herb is gently infused into the oil over several days. After being decanted, the resulting oil is aromatic and full of the properties of the herb. They are perfectly suited for people of all ages.
Herbal infused oils can be used as a moisturizer. It works especially well on dry patches such as elbows and feet. Yet, it is gentle enough to use on the face. It is soothing for scratches and bumps that occur in everyday life. They make an excellent body massage oil.
Hair Conditioner
This is a little messy, but if you’re up to it, use any of the oils, but especially Rosemary, as a hair conditioner. Apply the oil to your head and hair. Use enough to be able to work it in, but not so much that it is dripping. Then, cover you head (and hair) with a plastic bag of some sort then wrap in a towel. (The plastic is to protect your towel.) Leave it for at least a couple of hours, longer if you can deal with it. Then, unwrap and using a gentle shampoo, wash the oil out of your hair. It might take a couple of shampoos. Your hair will feel silky smooth. Your hair and scalp will thank you.
Please, as always, check to make sure you or your recipient is not allergic to the herb in the oils.
Infused Herbal Oils are sold in 2 ounce bottles with a pump dispenser cap.
Selection of Herbal Body Oils
Calendula Infused Body Oil
One of the oldest uses for Calendula flower is for the skin. Calendula is added to soaps, lotions, salves, oils, bath salts– any product that comes in contact with the skin.
Calendula has such an affinity for our skin, that it has been used in healing products and as a skin softener. Use Calendula oil on chapped hands and feet. Use it on skin that is often subjected to wind and sun.
Chamomile Infused Body Oil
Chamomile makes a beautiful and soothing herbal oil. It is cooling and moistening. Especially nice for a foot rub. Be sure to put socks on after your foot rub, and if you’re walking anywhere, be careful. Skin will be slippers after a rub!
Chamomile is also a toning herb, similar to rose petal. So, it’s perfect for use on the face and neck.
Lavender Infused Body Oil
The herb Lavender has been used for centuries due to its calming yet rejuvenating action.
This Herb Infused Oil can be used for any of the uses listed above, but it adds the properties of lavender to your skin. The scent soothes the soul and the action of the lavender works its magic on the skin.
Rose Infused Body Oil
Rose is known as a “toning herb”. It tightens and strengthens the skin. This is why rose is used in so many facial products. Of course, its uplifting scent adds to its appeal.
The Rose Petal Infused Oil makes a perfect everyday skin toner.
Put some on your hands and rub them together to warm the oil, then cup your hands around the nose and inhale deeply. Feel the scent of the rose infuse your body. Continue to apply the oil as desired.
Rosemary Infused Body Oil
The first thing you notice when taking a whiff of Rosemary Infused Oil is the aromatic, piney scent. The scent quickly goes to your head and seems to clear the mind. Another property of Rosemary is its action on the skin after too much sun exposure. The herbal action of Rosemary helps the skin recover from that day of too much sun.
So after that day of over exposure to the sun, pull out your Rosemary Infused Oil and protect your skin while enjoying the sharp and piney scent.