DIY herbal-infused oils
<p>Many plants have therapeutic properties: some can help you sleep while others heal or invigorate you. In this DIY how-to, we’ll show you how to harness those properties into your own herbal-infused oil. These can be used as body moisturisers, bath oils, or as a diffuser serum. Plus, they make great gifts for loved ones.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Handful of herbs, spices, petals or citrus rinds of your choice, fresh or dry, chopped</li>
<li>½ cup of oil (olive, jojoba, almond, grapeseed, etc.)</li>
<li>Jar such as a mason jar with lid</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method: </span></strong></p>
<p>1. Sterilise your jar by either immersing it in hot water or running it through your dishwasher.</p>
<p>2. Pour oil into jar and add herbs. Close jar and shake.</p>
<p>3. Store in a cool, dry place and wait two weeks. Alternatively, you can put jars in crock-pot or oven on “warm” or “low” and cook for six to eight hours.</p>
<p>4. Strain oil over a fine strainer or cheesecloth to remove herbs.</p>
<p>5. Pour your infused oil into a dark glass jar/container. The dark glass will help your oil to keep longer and should keepfor about six months.</p>
<p>NOTE: You can use your oil in a diffuser, as a moisturiser, or in the bath. Consider adding twine bows and rustic labels to give as a gift.</p>
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