Oil infusions are one of the simplest ways to extract color and beneficial plant compounds from herbs and botanicals. By steeping dried plant material in oil, you can create infused oils that can be used in handmade soap, salves, balms, and other skincare products.
In this video I demonstrate the basic process for creating oil infusions and share tips for choosing oils, preparing herbs, and straining the finished infusion for use in soap and skincare formulations.
What You’ll Learn:
- What an herbal oil infusion is and how it works
- How to create an oil infusion using dried botanicals
- Tips for choosing oils for soap and salve infusions
- How to strain and store infused oils for later use
Want the full written guide?
→ How to Infuse Oils for Handmade Soap and Skincare Products
If you’re interested in using botanicals to color soap naturally, these resources may help:
