Learn how to make this homemade violet infused-oil and the many uses and benefits of the violet oil. This herbal infused oil can be used alone or in DIY beauty recipes to get the benefits of violet for natural skin care recipes.

This infused oil recipe is made with very simple ingredients, a combination of dried herbs and your choice of carrier oil. The oil is nourishing for the skin, you can use a variety of oils, including coconut oil, sunflower oil, and more. The wonderful part is that you can customize your oil for specific issues by infusing your oil with the plants of your choosing.

Infused oils are not the same thing as essential oils.

Essential oils are made by steam distilling the plant’s flowers or leaves, which results in a highly concentrated oil. This process is complex and requires a lot of plant material. Essential oils are very potent and should be diluted before use.

In contrast, infused oils, also called extract, are made by soaking plant’s flowers or leaves in a carrier oil to infuse its flavor and properties. This method is simpler and involves straining out the plant material after infusing. My many salve and lotion bar recipes involve making an infused oil.

This violet oil can be used for so many skin benefits as discussed below. I used violet oil to make violet salve, violet lotion bars, violet salt scrub and violet whipped body butter.

Making your own skincare products from flowers, herbs and other medicinal plants and weeds is a fun beneficial activity. This infused oil made from violets has many benefits including anti-aging skin benefits!

Another great reason to make your own violet oil and body butters, etc. is that store-bought skincare products contain synthetic fragrances, harsh preservatives, and other harmful chemicals that can irritate sensitive skin and contribute to long-term health concerns. Plus making your own violet oil and other skin care items is easy to do and much more affordable than store-bought skin care products.

Violets can very prolific in the late spring and early summer. The violet blossoms are very delicate and beautiful flowers. I have a patch of wild violets growing in my yard.

Benefits of Violets for the Skin

This article includes edible and medicinal benefits of violets and states the following:

“Topically, violet is used as a poultice, compress, infused oil, and salve for dry or chafed skin, abrasions, insect bites, eczema, varicose veins and hemorrhoids. It is cooling, soothing, and anti-inflammatory.”

It is said that violet oil can help soothe and calm irritated skin and that its astringent and antimicrobial properties make it suitable to treat acne. Plus the antioxidants in the oil can help protect skin from premature aging. Violet is also said to help reduce hair loss and dandruff.

It has traditionally been used to ease inflammation from rashes, eczema, dermatitis, and other skin conditions.

Violet’s gentle astringent and antimicrobial properties also make it suitable for acne-prone skin. The antioxidants in the oil help protect skin from premature aging caused by environmental damage. Violet oil can also reduce hair loss and dandruff.

How to Make an Violet Infused Oil

The first step is to pick the the fresh violet leaves and flowers. Both the flower and leaves are edible, but the leaves contain the most medicinal benefits.

violet leaves and flowers in a bowl to make violet infused oil

Next is to dry the fresh leaves and flowers. The drying process can include air drying by spreading them in a single layer on a dish towel or paper towel and letting them dry for several days.

violet leaves and flowers spread out to dry

The other option is to use a dehydrator set at a low setting.

violet leaves and flowers on dehydrator to dry and make violet infused oil

The next step to make an infused oil with the dried flower or herb is to steep the flower or herb in a carrier oil. Different kind of oils can be used including sweet almond oil, safflower oil, avocado oil, sweetgrass oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, jojoba oil or coconut oil.

Add the dried violet to a glass jar to start making your infused violet oil. I like to use canning jars.

Add about twice as much oil as your dried violet leaves and flowers. For example, you can add the dried leaves and flowers to a pint jar about halfway and then fill the jar almost to the top. If you want less, you can fill the jar about 1/4 up with flowers and then 1/2 way with oil.

There are several options for making the infused oil:

Slow option: Just add the lid to the jar and put it away in a cabinet for 4 to 6 weeks. Shake the jar every once in a while. You can also put the jar in direct sunlight for a couple weeks to infuse the oil.

Fast double boiler method: Place the jar in a saucepan of a couple inches of hot water and heat the water on low for about 2 hours.

Fast crockpot method: Add your dried herbs or flowers and oil to the crockpot, make sure that the oil covers the herbs. Heat the oil slowly and keep the crockpot on warm. Try to keep the temp between 120-130 F. Let it heat for several hours.

Enjoy!

Enjoy your homemade violet oil that has so many benefits and uses. It is wonderful to make your own skincare items that do not have preservatives and chemicals. Plus it saves money!

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Homemade Violet Infused Oil Recipe

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Ingredients

Dried Violet Flowers and Leaves
Carrier Oil, which can include sweet almond oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, jojoba oil, or olive oil

Instructions

1. To make the violet infused-oil recipe, the first step is to pick the violet flowers and leaves. Both the flower and leaves are edible, but the leaves contain the most medicinal benefits.

2. The second step is to dry the flowers and leaves. The drying process can include air drying by spreading them in a single layer on a dish towel or paper towel and letting them dry for several days. The other option is to use a dehydrator set at a low setting to dry.

3. The next step to make a violet infused-oil is to steep the dried violet in a carrier oil over a period of time. As the dried violet leaves and flowers infuse in the oil (later strained), the natural essential oils in the leaves and flowers are drawn out and into the carrier oil.

4. Add the dried violet to a glass jar. I like to use a pint mason jar.

5. Add about twice as much oil as your dried violet. For example, you can add the dried leaves to a pint jar about halfway and then fill the jar almost to the top. If you want less, you can fill the jar about 1/4 up with flowers and then 1/2 way with oil.

6. There are several options for making the oil infusion:

Slow infusion method: Just add the lid to the jar and put it away in a dark place for 4 to 6 weeks. Shake the jar every once in a while. You can also put the jar in direct sunlight for a couple weeks to infuse the oil.
Fast double boiler method: Place the jar in a saucepan of a couple inches of hot water and heat the water on low for about 2 hours. Or add the oil and dried herbs or flowers to a double boiler pan and let it simmer but not boil for 1 to 2 hours.
Fast crockpot method: Add your dried herbs or flowers and oil to the crockpot, make sure that the oil covers the herbs. Heat the oil slowly and keep the crockpot on warm. Try to keep the temp between 120-130 F. Let it heat for several hours.
When done infusing, the dried violet flowers and leaves can be strained out and oil kept in a glass jar.

Homemade Violet Infused Oil and the Benefits and Uses