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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.
Her YouTube channel, Jinane World, has 600+ educational videos and 100K+ subscribers.
She is an accredited Master Trainer and gives courses at a reputed academy that has 16 branches worldwide. She sells online courses about natural skincare.
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

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

4- Ensure that the chamomile is fully submerged and soaked

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

More extracts preparation:
Radiant Skin at Home: DIY Rose Extract for Skincare
Healthy Skin at Home: DIY Green Tea Extract for Skincare

For additional information on the benefits of rose extract:
Add Chamomile to Your Skin Care Routine

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

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