if you're looking for an oil that will heal moisturize and protect your curly hair skin
and nails then this is the perfect recipe for you today we are creating a diy herbal
infused oil that will not only take care of our physical bodies but also brings about a
feeling of overall wellness if you're new hello my love welcome my name is michelle
subscribe and hit that bell for more diy videos just like this one let's get into it
the first herb we'll be using is calendula and this is a skin healing herb that works
very well to pamper hair skin and nails and because of its anti-inflammatory properties
it is perfect for anyone that may be experiencing chronic skin conditions on the scalp and the body
if you've been subscribed to my channel for a while you know that i use marshmallow root
for so many of my diys because of how healthy keeps my hair but marshmallow root is also a
plant-based form of hyaluronic acid which can help to increase the skin's ability to hold on
to moisture creating a plumping effect to the skin lavender is amazing for so many reasons
but my favorite would have to be the calming effect the aroma has for me it's well known for
calming the nervous system and bringing a sense of overall wellness just from how it smells but
it also works great for soothing and healing the skin as well as stimulating healthy hair growth
all the herbs i use can be found in the description box with links so don't forget to
check that out in a clean dry jar i'm continuing to layer in my herbs pressing it down to push some
of the air out and to ensure it will be easier to completely cover the herbs with the oil
the oil will be using to infuse the herbs is grapeseed oil it has a neutral scent and a
very lightweight feel and this oil absorbs easily into the skin and hair and has a very low rating
on the comedogenic scale meaning it has a very low likelihood of creating breakouts on the skin
i've been using this oil for a while now and i can't say enough good things about how healthy it
keeps my skin in here we're just going to fill the jar completely and cover the herbs ensuring that
they're fully submerged under the oil and tightly cover the herbs with a lid for the next step
using a gentle heat allows our herbs to release their aroma and fully infuse into the oil after
the water has fully cooled we are going to use the sun infusion method for the rest of the process
shake the herbs really well and leave the jar on a very bright windowsill for
at least 48 hours before extracting the oil the longer you infuse the oil the stronger
and more potent its healing properties become if you've got the patience you
can allow it to diffuse for one to two weeks once it is done i just
extracted it using a fine mesh strainer and it should last you from three to six months
for my hair i love to use this as a finishing treatment to scrunch the gel cast out of my hair
after i style it but feel free to use it as a hot oil treatment you can use it as a pre poo the loc
method the lco method girl the sky is the limit you can use it for so many different things i
just love how fluffy my hair comes out and it has a little bit extra sheen when i do scrunch out the
crunch with this oil you can also use it as a nail conditioner because it's very good for growing out
strong healthy nails preventing hang nails it also conditions and heals the cuticles it works
best on damp skin so fresh out the shower it'll leave your skin so moisturized soft and smelling
delicious you also use it as a massage oil to stimulate circulation in your body and calendula
in the oil is really good for the lymphatic system and it helps to drain excess toxins and fluid out
of the body if you want to indulge and pamper yourself a little bit more you can check out
my diy curl cream mask video next remember to subscribe like and share this video and
as always i'm sending you all the love light and good vibes and i will see you in the next one