Lavender oil is a natural essential for relaxing and refreshing any space. So, how to distill lavender oil? I will talk more about it later. Lavender oil is often used in diffusers or as an ingredient in homemade cleaning solutions, but did you know that it can also help with depression? The scent may make people feel happier because aromas stimulate the part of our brain which controls emotions!
It only takes a few basic kitchen items, such as boiling water and measuring cups, to get started on the road to making lovely aromatic aromatherapy goods from lavender essential oil extracts! For this recipe, all you’ll need are some dried lavender flowers or spikes (the buds).You’ll find this common ingredient among beauty products like lotion bars because of these benefits; however, it also has several others – from acting as an insect repellent to helping with muscle pain relief!
This lavender oil distills a great way to use all your leftover flowers. The process takes just one day, and you can do it on the kitchen stovetop! It’s super simple, doesn’t require any special equipment or ingredients other than what we already have in our homes (and sometimes), but yields a fantastic product with plenty of benefits for everyone who uses them- from children to seniors alike.
How To Distill Lavender Oil?
If you’ve ever steamed vegetables before, then the chances are that Lavender oil distillation is a piece of cake for your skills. All it takes to get started on the path towards creating beautiful aromatherapy products from lavender essential oil extractions are some standard kitchen supplies like boiling water and measuring cups! All one needs for this recipe will be some dried lavender flowers or spikes (the buds), which they can find at most grocery stores, along with the water!
Once the cake is baked, there’s a tendency to analyze it and admire its beauty rather than consider the science behind what occurred inside the oven. I frequently hear my fellow lavender farmers and distillers describe essential oil distillation as an art form.
Here is some exciting information about distillation that you may not have known. Distillers must follow specific parameters for their product to taste well and look appropriate, which means this science isn’t exactly flexible. Here are a few steps that you can follow:
Step 1
Drying the lavender reduces its oil but also dramatically increases your yield. You’ll be able to fit many dried bunches of this precious herb into each batch! This process should happen slowly and carefully so as not to fry or incinerate them with direct sunlight – which would ruin their delicate fragrance for us all.
Step 2
The distillation of lavender essential oil is carried out through a technique known as steam distillation, which may also be referred to as wet steam distillation. The process is similar in either case. First, fill a pot or kettle halfway with water (depending on the still size, this can be many inches deep on a larger still).
Step 3
Before you start distilling, make sure that your kettle is clean. Add one still distilled water to the heated appliances and wait for it to settle before continuing with step two! You may need between 30 minutes – 6 hours depending on how big of plants/amounts are required to complete this process successfully, so keep an eye out while watching those times go by together.
Step 5
When adding your plant to the kettle, make sure not to cut any of its material as this can cause a loss in oil. Add plants, and steam will start coming up from the bottom through where you placed it while heading towards the condenser, making sure that there is enough room for ventilation between them (the hotter area).
Step 6
Turn the boiler to full heat, then lower the temperature when the boiling point has been reached. Then make sure to switch on the condenser water after it’s heated up. It is strongly suggested that you start your condensing water at 150 °F (65 °C).
Step 7
When the water reaches a boil and starts condensing, you’ll begin to see essential oils flowing through your drop-arm into an already waiting collecting container. Be sure there is enough liquid throughout the process; otherwise, damage could occur to prevent distillation equipment from working properly again.
Step 8
To prepare distillate, pour the mixture of hydrosol and oil into a separatory funnel with a valve at the bottom. Allow the hydrosol and oil to sit for at least 12 hours after the distillation is completed before draining both liquids into separate containers.
Step 9
Once you’re finished with the process and ready to store, ensure that your oil is stored in an airtight tinted glass container. The best way to keep it fresh is by leaving very little space at the top; if there’s too much, let some come out before completely sealing up again! For hydrosols, just use a clear one so they’ll last as long without getting cloudy or discolored from exposure (though this may happen naturally). Store both types somewhere cool but not freezing–remember where you put them because remembering will prove difficult when things start missing on shelves.
What to Look For When Buying Lavender Oils?
The FDA does not regulate lavender essential oil, so buyers should be careful when purchasing. Essential oils can come from either a reputable distiller or contain unknown synthetic ingredients that could lead to adverse reactions in some people’s skin habits – like allergies! To avoid this problem, look for suppliers who either produce their material or use gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GCMS) on it as well before selling; these methods ensure high-quality standards themselves.
When buying pure lavender essential oil, make sure that it’s labeled with “Lavandula angustifolia.” Other oils or ingredients shouldn’t be listed on your bottle. For example, if you see jojoba Oil(made from sunflowers) next to an outsider, diluting them will cause problems for actual effectiveness, so don’t use these types either. To ensure the longevity of your essential oils, store them in a dark amber or cobalt bottle out away from sunlight.
Lavender oil is a miracle worker when it comes to your skin. But before you go out and buy every single product that claims it can make beauty magic happen. We must remind ourselves of the importance of rigorous clinical trials that are necessary for prescriptive gospel purposes- which means this work still has some ways left before being considered complete.
Final Words
Lavender oil distillation is a process very similar to steaming vegetables. You can try your distillation process to extract the essential oils.