Guest guest Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 I'm wondering if an oil infused with lavender buds for several weeks will have some/any of the properties of a lavender EO. I'm wanted to make a preparation for my acne prone teenage granddaughter using a lavender infused oil. There will be other ingredients, too, but my question is specifically whether any of the benefits of a lavender EO would likely be present in a lavender infused oil. Thanks Mitsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 I believe it SURE would help, it sure wont hurt, just make sure its on the lowest setting so as not to BURN IT? seagrape1954 <seagrape wrote: I'm wondering if an oil infused with lavender buds for several weeks will have some/any of the properties of a lavender EO. I'm wanted to make a preparation for my acne prone teenage granddaughter using a lavender infused oil. There will be other ingredients, too, but my question is specifically whether any of the benefits of a lavender EO would likely be present in a lavender infused oil. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 On Behalf Of seagrape1954 Sunday, November 13, 2005 10:30 AM Properties of Lavender Infused Oil I'm wondering if an oil infused with lavender buds for several weeks will have some/any of the properties of a lavender EO. I'm wanted to make a preparation for my acne prone teenage granddaughter using a lavender infused oil. There will be other ingredients, too, but my question is specifically whether any of the benefits of a lavender EO would likely be present in a lavender infused oil. Thanks Mitsy We don't often talk about water infusions here . . . But teas (or tisanes) which are prepared by pouring boiling water over herbs for light infusions, or decoctions, which are prepared by actually boiling the herb in water on the stove for a stronger product, are sometimes more effective than oil infusions. Especially true in the case of acne, when you want to keep pores clean and open and not clogged (which, of course, can cause more acne). Any oil application will tend to block pores and prevent the normal 'breathing' activity of the skin. Yes, the skin takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide and regulates body temperature in the process. Certain Oriental exercises teach you to consciously increase this activity (or at least develop awareness of it). So, you can make a simple tisane or decoction from your lavender (grind in mortar/pestle to open herb for infusion), refrigerate the strained finished product and use in a fine mister much as you would a hydrosol. If the skin begins to get too dry during this process, you can hydrate with a gentle lotion or aloe vera gel. I would steer away from heavy application oils on acne-prone skin. Be Strong, Marcia Elston, Samara Botane http://www.wingedseed.com " When the power of love becomes stronger than the love of power, we will have peace. " Jimi Hendrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 , " Marcia Elston " <samara@w...> wrote: But teas (or tisanes) > which are prepared by pouring boiling water over herbs for light infusions, > or decoctions, which are prepared by actually boiling the herb in water on > the stove for a stronger product, are sometimes more effective than oil > infusions. Thanks for this advice, Marcia. Maybe I can prepare a lavender decoction and add it to witch hazel and see if this will help her. Mitsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 ________________________________ On Behalf Of seagrape1954 Sunday, November 13, 2005 6:46 PM Re: Properties of Lavender Infused Oil , " Marcia Elston " <samara@w...> wrote: But teas (or tisanes) > which are prepared by pouring boiling water over herbs for light infusions, > or decoctions, which are prepared by actually boiling the herb in water on > the stove for a stronger product, are sometimes more effective than oil > infusions. Thanks for this advice, Marcia. Maybe I can prepare a lavender decoction and add it to witch hazel and see if this will help her. Mitsy You're welcome . . . If you have some aloe vera gel (the liquid kind), this would be a nice addition, too. Be Strong, Marcia Elston, Samara Botane http://www.wingedseed.com " When the power of love becomes stronger than the love of power, we will have peace. " Jimi Hendrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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