Herbal Oils and Infused Elixirs: Making Skin-Healing Remedies at Home

Learn how to make skin-healing herbal oils and elixirs at home using plants like calendula, chamomile, and rose. Simple recipes, slow infusions, and soulful care.

Before there were creams in jars, there were petals in oil. Herbal oils are not cosmetics — they are memories of the earth transformed into touchable care.

🌿 What Are Herbal Oils and Elixirs?

Herbal oils are made by infusing whole plants — flowers, leaves, roots — into a carrier oil over time. The result is a gentle, healing preparation that carries both the medicinal and spiritual essence of the herb.

Elixirs are similar, but they include both water and alcohol or honey, and often feel more internal or ceremonial — like a tincture softened with sweetness.

But both are simple to make at home. All you need is time, intention, and light.

Best Herbs for Skin-Healing Oils:

🌸 Calendula – Golden petals for wounds, rashes, and baby care
🌿 Plantain – Draws out infection, soothes insect bites and burns
🌼 Chamomile – Calms inflamed, sensitive, or allergic skin
🌹 Rose – Cools, softens, and uplifts both skin and soul
🟤 Comfrey – Speeds up healing for bruises, sprains, and cracked skin (external use only)
🍀 Red Clover – Purifies and balances skin prone to hormonal shifts
🌲 Lavender – Gently antimicrobial and calming; good in massage oils

How to Make an Herbal Oil at Home (Slow Method):

  1. Gather dried herbs (fresh can introduce mold).
  2. Place them in a clean, dry glass jar and cover completely with oil (olive, almond, or jojoba are good).
  3. Seal the jar and let it sit in a sunny or warm place for 2–6 weeks. Shake gently daily.
  4. Strain through cheesecloth and bottle in a dark glass jar. Label with herb and date.
  5. Store in a cool, dark place (lasts 6–12 months).

🌞 Infusing in the sun carries warmth into the oil. Infusing in the dark draws deeper mystery.

Optional Additions:

  • A few drops of essential oil for scent or extra effect
  • Vitamin E as a natural preservative
  • A prayer or blessing when sealing the jar

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How to Use Your Oil:

  • After bathing, on damp skin
  • For baby massage or cradle cap
  • As a base for homemade salves
  • In oil cleansing for the face
  • To anoint wounds, scars, or dry patches
  • As a sacred oil for the womb or breasts

Simple Skin Elixir Recipe (Internal Use):

🌼 Chamomile + Rose Elixir for Inner Softening

  • 1 part dried chamomile
  • 1 part dried rose petals
  • Fill a jar halfway with herbs
  • Cover with ½ brandy and ½ honey
  • Let infuse 2–4 weeks, then strain
  • Take by dropperful during times of stress or heart tension

Healing Is Slow and Scented
When you make your own oil or elixir, you become part of the remedy. The slowness is not a flaw — it is the medicine itself. You’re not just making a product. You’re preparing a touch, a care, a return.




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