Vibrant Skin at Home: DIY Chamomile Extract for Skincare
About the author: Jinane Doughan is a professional make-up artist with a degree from the French Fashion Institute ESMOD Dubai. She specialized in natural handmade skincare and haircare products.
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Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. Use any natural skincare or haircare products at your own risk and perform a patch test before use.
In this article, we will go through the process of making the chamomile extract for skincare.
Chamomile is a well-known herb that has been used for its calming properties for centuries. Did you know that it can also do wonders for your skin? Chamomile extract is a powerful ingredient in skincare products, known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and soothing effects.
The best part? You can easily make your own chamomile extract at home.
Ingredients
- Dried chamomile
- Distilled water
- Vegetable glycerine
- Glass bowl and glass jar
Dried chamomile
Vegetable glycerin
Unit Of Measurement: gram
- 8 grams of dried chamomile= 0.28 ounces
- 30 grams of distilled water = 1.05 ounces
- 70 grams of vegetable glycerine = 2.46 ounces
Steps on How to DIY Chamomile Extract for Skincare
1- Place 8g of dried chamomile in a glass jar
2- Pour 30 grams of distilled water into the jar and mix well
3- Once it is mixed well, add 70 grams of vegetable glycerine into the jar and mix
Putting dried chamomile into the jar
Adding distilled water to the chamomile
Adding vegetable glycerin to the chamomile mix
4- Ensure that the chamomile is fully submerged and soaked
Mixing the ingredients and submerging them.
5- Cover the jar and leave it in a closed cabinet for a month
6- Every 2-3 days, shake the jar and assure that the glycerine is coating everything well. Return the jar back to the cabinet and repeat for up to a month
7- After a month, filter out the extract and keep it in a glass container ready to use
8- This extract can last for approximately a year without the need for a preservative. However, if you prefer to add a preservative, ask the shop where you buy it about the quantity to add. In general, you can add 1% of the preservative
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Video How-To on My Channel | Jinane World
You can see the steps explained in this article in the video below between 6m50s and 9m20s
