Crafters Meet-Up with Chevy Chase Library - Virtual

Make Herbal Infused Body Oil

Learn how to make Herbal Infused Body Oil through our electronic resource Creative Bug!

Join us for a video provided by Creative Bug, presented by Arina Soler, owner of BellaCreme, an all-natural skincare company operating out of the Hudson Valley. 

Botanical oil infusions allow you the ability to appreciate and enjoy the beneficial properties of nature, are simple to prepare, and even easier to use. We will learn how to:

• Choose botanicals and oils to make an herbal infusion
• Bottle your oils
• Use oils on your body and hair

Materials Needed:

• Carrier oil of your choice including coconut, jojoba, sunflower, castor, olive, sweet almond, grapeseed, or safflower oils
• Dried organic botanicals such as rose petals, lavender, arnica, calendula, rosehips, frankincense, chamomile, lemongrass, citrus peels, etc.
• Optional: essential oils
• Measuring cup
• Pint or quart glass container with an airtight lid
• Fine mesh strainer
• Mini funnel
• Small glass bottles with droppers
• Optional: additional droppers for essential oils

Looking for Crafting Resources? Take a look at Creative Bug, from MCPL's online course offerings, using your library card. Don't have a card right now? No worries, try our newly improved Digital Library, https://mcpl.link/DigitalCard

Join Us By Zoom:  https://zoom.us/j/91750015555

Or Dial-In: 301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 917 5001 5555

By joining this Virtual MCPL program, you agree to abide by our rules of conduct. Library staff has the authority to remove you from this program if we deem your behavior to be inappropriate, to ensure the safety of staff and customers.

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