Make Your Own Lavender Body Oil

Where to Get Lavender

You can find fresh and dried lavender at:

• Farmers markets

• Lavender festivals

• Online herb shops

If you purchase whole stems, simply slide the buds off into a bowl. Be sure to check local listings for nearby lavender festivals in June and July—they’re fun, fragrant, and inspiring!

How to Make 4-Week Infused Lavender Body Oil

Lavender body oil is gentle enough for the body, face, hair ends, and even a light scalp massage. I love infusing French lavender into almond oil—it’s light, softening, and smells divine.

  What You’ll Need:

• Fresh or dried lavender flowers

• Carrier oil: almond, sunflower, olive, or jojoba

• Clean glass jar with lid (sanitized with 70% isopropyl alcohol)

• Clean, sanitized scissors

  Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prepare the lavender:

   • If using fresh French lavender, cut the flowers, leaves, and stems into small pieces.

   • For dried lavender, you can lightly crush the buds in a mortar and pestle (optional).

2. Fill the jar:
   Add lavender to about ¾ full of the jar.

3. Add oil:
   Pour your carrier oil over the lavender until it’s fully covered.
   Seal the jar tightly.

4. Infuse the oil:

   • Store the jar in a cool, dry place for 2–4 weeks.

   • For the first few days, open the jar to make sure the lavender stays fully submerged in oil.

5. Strain the oil:
   Once infused, strain the oil through cheesecloth, coffee filter, or muslin into a clean, sanitized jar. Discard the spent lavender.

6. Label & store:
   Label with the date and ingredients. Your lavender-infused body oil is ready to use!

Note: I use the entire plant (flowers, leaves, and stems) when working with French lavender. For other varieties, I only use the buds.

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How to Use Lavender-Infused Oil

• Bath Oil:
  Add 2–3 teaspoons to bath water for skin hydration, stress relief, and calm.

• Body Oil:
  Apply to damp skin after bathing to lock in moisture and absorb lavender’s skin-supportive properties.

• Product Formulation:
  Use your infused lavender oil in lotions, creams, body butters, cold process soaps, and more.

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