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How to Prepare Essential Oils

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By JL1543
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Essential oils smell wonderful and can be used for so many different things. The most popular things that people use essential oils in are bath and beauty products. Depending on what type of essential oils you are purchasing it can be very expensive. However, if you have the time, and not to mention patience, then you can prepare your own essential oils. In this article you will learn how to prepare your own essential oils.

From Quick Guide: DIY Essential Oils
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Any fresh herb of your choice
  • Vegetable oil
  • Plain vinegar
  • Quart container
  1. Step 1

    Crush 3 tbsp. of any fresh herb of your choice. Pour a pint of vegetable oil into a quart container.

  2. Step 2

    Add the crushed herbs and 1 tbsp. of plain vinegar to the vegetable oil. Put the lid on the quart container and then place it in the sun. If you are doing this during the winter then choose the warmest spot possible.

  3. Step 3

    Allow the ingredients to steep for 1 week, then strain them and add extra dried herbs. Be sure to use the same type of herb as you used before.

  4. Step 4

    Repeat this process for 2 more weeks. After the last 2 weeks are up strain the ingredients and then bottle your essential oil. Be sure to store it in a dark place.

Tips & Warnings
  • Do not take essential oils internally.
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