Chamomile Bath Oil
This DIY Chamomile Bath Oil soothes dry winter skin and eases tension and stress with the power of infused chamomile flowers.
Yield: 8 ounces
Cost: $8
Equipment
- Glass mason jar (for infusing the oil)
- 8-ounce glass bottle with lid
Materials
- 1 cup sweet almond oil
- ¼ cup fractionated coconut oil (one that stays liquid at room temperature)
- 20 drops lavender essential oil
- 8 drops rosemary essential oil
- 15 drops cedarwood essential oil
- 10 drops camphor essential oil
- 1 cup dried chamomile flowers (or 20 drops chamomile essential oil)
Instructions
- If you are using the dried chamomile flowers, start by infusing the oil. For the slow extraction method, combine dried flowers with 1 cup of almond oil in a glass mason jar. Replace the lid and set aside to steep for 3–4 weeks, then strain out the chamomile. To save time, combine the chamomile flowers and almond oil in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and let the chamomile infuse in the oil for an hour.
- Strain out the chamomile and transfer the infused almond oil to a clean glass jar.
- Add the coconut oil and essential oils (if using chamomile essential oil, add it now). Feel free to add more chamomile blossoms or other dried herbs if you like.
- Screw the lid on well and shake to combine.
- While filling up the tub, pour 1–2 tablespoons under the running faucet. Allow the oils to disperse throughout the water before climbing in. Soak for 30 minutes, then gently towel off.
Notes
The tub may be slick when you hop out, so be careful! To get rid of any oils lingering on the floor of the tub, sprinkle with baking soda and give it a quick scrub. Then rinse everything down the drain.
Use within 1 year.