This lilac-infused oil has been one of my spring projects, and it turned out so lovely. The scent is soft and floral, and it makes a great addition to your skincare or just as a calming oil to keep on hand.
Lately, I’ve been making a lot of infused oils and I know they might not be everyone’s thing, but I’ve really been enjoying them. I recently took a botanical skincare course and have been listening to a lot of podcasts around natural wellness, self-care, routines, herbalism, and homemaking, and oil infusions just naturally became part of that.
Whether you’re into making your own skincare or just love all things plant-y and pretty, this is such an easy recipe. Plus, it’s not just about the scent. Lilac oil actually has some amazing skin and mood benefits too.
This lilac-infused oil smells delicious. Soft, floral, fresh…
Why Use Lilac Infused Oil?
Lilacs aren’t just beautiful, they’re calming and skin-soothing. Here’s what lilac-infused oil can do
- Relaxing: The soft floral aroma is known to ease stress and tension. Used in massages, body oils and skincare.
- Soothing: It has natural anti-inflammatory and mild natural antibacterial properties.
- Smells amazing.
How to Use Lilac Infused Oil
- As a face or body moisturizer (I love using it right after a shower)
- In DIY sugar scrubs or body butters
- For relaxing massages
- As a natural perfume
- In homemade bath oils
Lilac Infused Oil Recipe
Ingredients:
- Glass jar
- Fresh Lilac flowers or dried Lilacs
- Carrier oil
I love lilacs, but they aren’t always easy to find. If you have a backyard and can plant a lilac tree, you’re lucky. Home Depot and a lot of local nurseries actually sell them at a really cheap price. Otherwise, Etsy, Amazon, nurseries, and farmers markets are your best bet for finding fresh or dried lilacs.
Instructions:
1. Pick and Prep the Lilacs
Pick some fresh lilacs (or buy dried ones), clean with cool water and leave on a towel to dry for a day or two. It’s important they’re totally dry.
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2. Add to Jar
Once the flowers are dry, add them into your jar. Fill it about halfway with blossoms.
3. Add Your Carrier Oil
Pour your carrier oil over the flowers until they’re fully submerged. Make sure everything is covered. Jojoba oil is a great choice because it’s light, absorbs easily, and has a long shelf life.
4. Let It Infuse
Let the jar sit in a cool, dark place for around 6 weeks to slowly infuse. Give it a gentle shake every now and then to help the infusion along.
It’s a slow project (the kind you forget about until you remember and get excited all over again).
(Heat Method): If you don’t want to wait 6 weeks, you can make the lilac oil by gently heating the jar. Place the jar (with the lid off) into a small pot of water over very low heat, just warm enough to heat the oil without boiling it. Let it sit for 2–6 hours, making sure the water stays warm but not too hot. Always keep an eye on it!
5. Strain and Use
After your infusion is ready, strain out the flowers using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Pour your finished oil into a clean glass bottle or jar.
Notes:
- Any carrier oil works, I used jojoba oil.
Lilac Infused Oil
Ingredients
- Lilac flowers Fresh or Dried
- Carrier oil
- Glass jar
Instructions
- Pick some fresh lilacs, clean with cool water and leave on towel to dry for a day or two. (You can also use dried lilacs)
- Once dry, add them to a jar, filling about half way.
- Cover the flowers in a carrier oil of your choice. Make sure they are completely covered.
- Lit sit in the jar for around 6 weeks to slowly infuse.
- (Heat Method): If you don’t want to wait 6 weeks, you can make the calendula oil by gently heating the jar. Place the jar (with the lid off) into a small pot of water over very low heat, just warm enough to heat the oil without boiling it. Let it sit for 2–4 hours, making sure the water stays warm but not too hot. Always keep an eye on it!
- Then strain and enjoy!
Notes
- Any carrier oil works, I used jojoba oil.
