Rose is a flower with great importance. The king of flowers and a symbol of love, the rose is also a significant ingredient in the perfume industry, amongst florists, and even in condiments. While the flower is now majorly ornamental, it has remarkable medicinal qualities that include anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiseptic properties amongst others. Oil is a great way to carry these properties. Infusing rose in oil also allows for the oil to yield an aroma. Making it a multipurpose oil. The process of making rose-infused oil is easy but must not be confused with rose essential oil, which is a different process altogether.
How to make Rose Infused Oil:
First things first, choose the type of oil you want to infuse. Light oils with less aroma of their own such as Jojoba oil, Almond oil or Safflower oil are good choices. Once you’ve chosen the oil you want to infuse, take some fresh rose petals in a glass container. Choose organically grown rose petals to make sure that the oil does not irritate your skin at all. Pour your oil over the petals and seal the container. Set aside in a cool, dark until the petals turn white. Using a cheesecloth, sieve the petals out and you can either use this oil or, repeat the process until you achieve the scent and level of infusion you want. This process may take up to 4 weeks.
Use this oil as a massage oil, in foot soaks, and as a scented oil. If infused in edible oil, this can be added to teas or baked goods for additional flavour. Show us how you infuse your oils @shopoilin on Instagram.