Difference Between Essential and Infused Oils

[@dayanarosado9012]

Very informative video and straight to the point. Thank You very much.

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

I have 2 rose petals infusions going for soap, but I was surprised that it didn’t have a “rosey” smell. I ended up putting lavender essential oil in one and tea tree essential oils in the other. Mine were started the beginning of August. I don’t use essential oils alone because I’m sensitive to the very strong smell, they give me a headache. I use them in creams, soaps and ointment to tone down the smell. I have come so far in my soap making, harvesting and using herbs because of you, you have taught me so much! I am truly grateful! Many Blessings!!

[@anna7118]

I have this same problem with essential oils. I only keep peppermint or lavender eo in the house. I do use soaps and other things made by other people if I have a chance to be exposed to it and find that it isn’t strong enough to give me a headache.

[@sherihicks1427]

Funny, this came up in my feed after I was thinking about this: What will I do if I run out of essential oils? I once priced the equipment for making essential oils. Ai-yi! No thanks. This gives me food for thought. So thank you, Heidi!

[@beltoftruth56]

Very good information

[@BJordanSounds]

This video was super helpful! I just started infusing oils thought the two were being used interchangeably… 😮 thank you!

[@dalegaa4094]

I put a bit of essential oil on my wool dryer balls just before adding them to the dryer. I mostly use tea tree and lavender oils for this but I also use other essential oils in a diffuser.

[@flatlandhomestead2575]

I’m like you! Wonderful video!

[@korik2457]

Thank you for this detail, all my questions were answered! ❤

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thank you Heidi!💜 I must admit that I don't use too many essential oils besides tea tree. I find most products, even handcrafted, smell wonderful, but just have too much fragrance. Besides the chemicals, it's one of the reasons I started making my own. Even with 70 on the horizon, I'm still waiting for my sense of smell to wane.☺️ Love and blessings!💜

[@trish59100]

Just a suggestion for you. Next time you go for tea tree oil switch to manuka oil. It is as powerful in its properties (does the same thing as tea tree) but is also as gentle as lavender and has a more delicate smell.

[@AGlimmerofHealth]

I love this. I think it would be too much money to ship to the UK, otherwise I would buy. Some people here on KZbin don't know don't know the diff. ❤❤❤

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am not sure what you would consider buying but if it is my products, I do not ship to the UK anymore and yes, it costs a LOT to ship there but since leaving Etsy and the UK requiring a VAT license now, I can't ship there.

[@9001012]

Thank you Heidi, I have followed your channel for years ❤❤❤❤

[@Lulu-he9dp]

Thank you for this information. I know we can read up on these things, but it sinks in my memory better when I hear you explaining it. It is so good of you to share what you know and learn with us. God bless you!

[@VeridicusFicta]

Thank you so much for all your videos, I have learned so much from you and am eternally grateful for your dedication to teaching us these subjects 💖.

[@ceciliafuentes3299]

Great explanation. I was so confused, of course watching your videos helped me understand the difference, but it is great that you made a video specific to the difference between the two.

[@lindaburris1968]

I use both. Thank you so much for all your informative videos. I have shared them with several friends

[@lavellnutrition]

I use essential oils. I love rosemary, lavendar and cedarwood for my scalp to assist in hair growth.

[@danselman4099]

Always keep tea tree oils for a multitude of uses. Even a tea tree cream that I have successfully removed a tag mole or 2. Another area I’m interested in. Retirement has given me the time I can finally do the things I want to do. Raised bed garden next spring..at least I hope.

[@terrymiller6218]

YOUR AMAZING, THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!! YES I ALSO USE BOTH AND DO MIX AND SEPARATE AS I DESIRE TO AS WELL!!! ITS SO GREAT TO LEARN FROM SEE WHAT YOU DO AND ALSP FROM HOW YOU HAD DONE THINGS ALSO THANKS SO MUCH!!! YOUR A GREAT PERSON!!! BLESSINGS TO YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY!!!

[@WendyK656]

Thank you, Heidi, for addressing this issue and the way you are explaining how to do so. I just am thankful for you! and how easy as you explain and teach us. Heidi, I use both!

[@lynettetucker544]

🌞Good morning Heidi thanks for explaining the different between essential oils and infused oils and the uses of the too oils✨

[@spottedsparrowgardens9999]

Love making infusions! Started a little and then found your channel and have learned so much!! Thank you!

[@printittx2]

I use both and I love your idea of the avocado oil instead of the olive oil. :)

[@sourabhtanwar6737]

Thanks for sharing❤️... I mainly use infused oil only...i have one with sesame oil with rosemary, green tea leaves for hairs N another one i tried adding black seed oil with safflower oil but due to strong smell of blackseed i throw some of lavender n chamomile there too.... Also i notice i throw few petals of hibiscus(Sabdarifa) in seasame hair blend n it gives this beautiful pinky tint.♥️♥️♥️

[@rhondawelker6742]

Thank you, Heidi. 😃

[@kmiller6002]

I have the red pepper oil for my hair and I have the calendula arnica and dandelion infused oil for bruising... I tend to get a lot of those 🙏 Kendra

[@thecompassionsquad]

I use both!

[@chrismaryb.7409]

Thanks Heidi 😊

[@CraftySheenaa]

Is there a safe usage rate to use in body care products ? CP soap, body butter and scrubs. Like 0.7 oz medium scent (per lb ) 4.5% O.96 oz strong scent (per lb ) 6% Thank you for the great information 😊 New subscriber If I’m using olive oil but not the heat method will it still go rancid ?

[@shangri-lahomestead2895]

Great information Heidi. I use mostly tea oil in my soaps, however I find adding just a few drops of different scented oils to my cats litter box after cleaning it and in between litter change makes it smell really good.

[@trish59100]

For you or the cat? lol

[@jennifernovak4506]

I read that some EOs are ok for dogs, but never for cats. Is that not true? Now I’m confused… 🤔😟

[@shangri-lahomestead2895]

@@jennifernovak4506 I read that all EO is not good for cats. I only use a few drops in the litter box.

[@jennifernovak4506]

@@shangri-lahomestead2895 so just not ok for cats topically. That makes sense, thank you!

[@judydavenport4796]

Thank you so much for this video!!❤ God Bless

[@maryquinn1496]

Thank you

[@JulieDobbins.76]

Eden's Garden is my favorite brand of essential oils. Plant Therapy is my second. FYI- in some states you need a license/permit to distill essential oils, even for just your own use. In my state you can legally own a still and use it to distill water only. To distill anything else, essential oils included, you have apply for a license and pay a licensing fee.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Sounds pretty dumb to require a license for such

[@JulieDobbins.76]

It's beyond dumb!!! Just another way for them stick their hands in your pockets.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@JulieDobbins.76 Exactly!

[@TeresaV]

We got 21st Century Tea Tree Oil from a local pharmacy. I ordered some Viva Doria Peppermint EO from Amazon. I haven't used the Peppermint yet. I'm hoping to use it in tooth powder. I put the tea tree oil in my Dr. Bronner's soap dilution. It stinks so badly! My husband said it smells like diesel fuel. I absolutely hate the smell. And the effects it has on my skin condition is short-lived. I've been wanting some Lavender EO for a very long time. I love that smell. I'm reading good reviews on a company called Rocky Mountain Oils. They are pricey. But I feel it's worth it.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have been using NOW foods oils since I first started using essential oils about 10 years ago or so. I have tried more expensive ones and found them to be no better. The reason they can keep their prices low is because they have been around the longest and have a very large facility. They also have the ability to purchase quality herbs in bulk at a lower price. They also batch test all their products and have been a part of the NOn GMO project for some time

[@TeresaV]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you so much!!! I see they have the Lavender for the same price as RMO, except it's twice the size! I want to use it in the multipurpose cleaning powder, as a spray, etc. I trust your judgment, Heidi. You've been using EO far longer than I.

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

[Friday wave] Busy busy day.

[@catherinetrenn4811]

Great information!! Thank you!!

[@COWELLGIRL]

Great info sis

[@MichaelR58]

Good video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@DonnaMM6361]

This is great timing for me. I have been wanting to make salve for rubbing on sore joints, etc. I have acquired comfrey plants which are getting planted. I understand that I should buy dried comfrey to use in the mean time. How much should I order to make a small batch? Do I need to put oregano oil in it to preserve it? What about beeswax to make it thicker? We have four people with extremely worn and inflamed shoulders, and two with old Achilles heal injuries. Every video says that Comfrey can fix about anything, but I don't really know how to do it. Thanks

[@tammyhoushour8070]

That video was so good...I have only made tintures but I am planning on making some oil infusions next week I have avacato oil and grape seed oil...can they both be use. So glad to learn not to use olive oil I probably would have because I have more of it. Thank you Heidi ❤

[@ediemurray1692]

Ty

[@jeffreyforth6442]

So I just bought a levo fusion machine. How does that machine affect the 1 or 2 month time line for storing and curing your infused oils? Does it cut down the storage time drastically as in "ready to use", or does it just speed it up so you still need to add the dried flowers and store for a month or so? Thanks, J-

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I know nothing about such machines so I cannot answer those questions

[@carolynmoody9460]

Blessings ❤️

[@breakablehandlewithcare]

Hi Heidi 💐🌿

[@sandrajacobs5107]

Hello Heidi. Some one mentioned Sunflower seed oil for infusions as its not as " Heavy" on the skin. Is this something you would recomend?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I cannot remember how shelf stable that one is, I have not looked into it in awhile

[@raindancer1216]

Hello I have a quick question, I want to make my own salves and would love to do the infused oil way but I don't have a big garden area to plant them all yet. I was wondering if a salve is still good and will work well if instead essential oils are used instead with beeswax?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

You can but you can also buy organic dried herbs to make an oil infusion

[@maureenfernando4033]

Thanknyou as always for this using infused on oil, would that help for fragrance? What is the shelf life of infused oil,do we have to use a preservative or heating the infused oil, would that help to prolong the shelf life? Blessings for sharing your knowledge with us

[@RainCountryHomestead]

When it comes to fragrance, essential oils are the way to go, infused oils have very little aroma to them. If using a good shelf stable oil like avocado, it should be indefinite and to keep the medicinal properties in tact, store in a cool, dark place

[@maureenfernando4033]

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you so much for taking time

[@lindawalrath6118]

Can I infuse oil with chamomile leaves? I can't seam to find anything with uses of chamomile leaves? I have so much and as the season turns to fall and I get less flowers i would like to cut it back for the winter. I hate to waste all the leaves if they are eatable and medicinal.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, you can infuse in oil or make tea just like you would the flowers. I do this with Pineapple Weed which is also known as "wild chamomile"

[@lorraineolivier9517]

Would it be ok if a person infuse a herb, to use it like a tincture..ie sage infused oil? Or would it be better as a rub and would it be effective

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, you can infuse sage into oil and use as a rub or cooking oil. The important thing is to make sure the sage is dried first

[@justaddlivingwater]

Thanks Heidi, I've heard & they mean well, about the difference, Ive done a video on This explaining the difference & hydrosols not being essential oils, but u explain it much better than Me I'm on the spectrum & it just comes out all jumbled up. I remember when i first started my soap journey 5 Yrs ago & i didn't know how to voice over still don't really, i would mention things that were wrong, not doing it wrong just having to learn & create will talking is hard, so I'm just Glad you're here, I just send people to you or Rain Country. BTW Soapers or Candle Makers, Bakers I'm posting a video Tonight on ALL my High quality Soap Butters & oils & ALL the Fixins, hand blenders, molds, micas, Basically Everything u would need to open a Soap & Candle Shop, Yep, I am going into my 11th bone Surgery & i have to move, so They r Mostly NIB NIP, Essential Depot, Better Shea butter, Dr, Adorable, all kosher, rspo & i can't take with & in 3 days I will be in Surgery if u would like them jlmk, if it's okay W Heidi, Guys i just don't want them throwing it all in the dumpster. So, I'll be showing pics & videos of all of that tonight, or if u know someone Who needs a Bit of help from up above jlmk.. I've went as far as i can,

[@ChileExpatFamily]

Hello from Chile. I am sure you have done this but could you show your Still and the pros and cons. I need to make one. Thank you in advance. Jim

[@RainCountryHomestead]

We have yet to build a still of any kind though we have thought about it. I know one can use an old pressure canner with a vent and attach copper tubing to it

[@ChileExpatFamily]

@@RainCountryHomestead There are a lot of copper smiths here in Chile since Chile is a top producer of Copper. So I just need a plan. I will look around. Thanks for the help and love the videos. Jim

[@VondaInWonderland]

All the time God is good 😊 I have the most amazing smelling roses, I would love to know how to extract it. I've tried making rose water, and it molded :/

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Rose water should be done in the fridge and left for a only a couple of days.

[@VondaInWonderland]

@@RainCountryHomestead I made it in the fridge, and put it in a mister to keep on my vanity, then it molded. How do companies sell it in the store :/

[@1rahmaan]

💓💓💓

[@JVsNorthwoodsHomestead]

In my battle against knee arthritis, I have some moringa, stinging nettle and mullein leaves all mixed together and "brewing" for infused oil and a tincture. Trying to battle this from the inside and outside! If anyone has any other ideas of what to try, I would love to hear them!

[@earthzeroapothecary]

Try some Skullcap!! I was shocked at how much it helped our viral arthritis. I needed a quick fix when we were sick, so I made capsules of Skullcap and Nettle and could not believe how much they helped.

[@spottedsparrowgardens9999]

Goldenrod, yarrow, is what we use and also love stinging nettle. Started infusing and then found Rain Country and was so excited and have learned alot!

[@JVsNorthwoodsHomestead]

Thank you guys! I'll look into skullcap, I've heard of it but never seen it. Lots of goldenrod on our property, I have a bit but should get more while the gettin' is good! I'll have to do a bit more research on yarrow because there seems to be several look-alikes and I don't want to harvest the wrong plant!

[@kleineroteHex]

Just as FYI my daughter has RA and teasel root tincture helps her quite well.

[@JVsNorthwoodsHomestead]

I've never heard of teasel root, I'll have to look it up! Thanks!

[@maria_w311]

Hi Heidi 👋

[@firdauswangu716]

Thanks alot like it

[@lindagraves3250]

I want to infuse my homemade wine, rather than vodka, with elderberries to make syrup. Should I use dried, or fresh elderberries?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

For that, either would work but I recommend dried

[@mml5794]

Revive oils. Not mlm and high quality. They have info on their website about them.

[@judydavenport4796]

I know you can dry herbs in oven on low temp if you have no dehydrator, any tips on what works best, and maybe not what to do??

[@RainCountryHomestead]

For oven drying? I personally would not use an oven to dry herbs because even on the lowest setting it can still be too hot for them. Best thing I can say is heat the oven to the lowest temperature first then turn it off, place the herbs inside with the door cracked. However, a better way if you live in a dry climate is to simply hang dry your herbs the old fashioned way or layout on towels, or sheets on a cooling rack. I gave a lot of ideas in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4Ssioh3faZ6hsU

[@judydavenport4796]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you.....think I'll hang them were it's warm and do that!!❤ (air dry)

[@nancyhughes933]

How do you dry golden rod, and what you use it for.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If I was to ever harvest it and dry it, I would do it the same way I do any herb but it is not one I have used for anything, at least not yet. Please see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipjVg4Swd5eplck

[@rvlucky2909]

Can you use vegetable oil or soybean oil

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I would not recommend either one of those. Avocado, fractionated coconut oil, grapeseed oil, almond oil, these are a few good ones to use

[@Minnesota_Mama_Bear]

💚🌞

[@joycewedel9084]

I wonder if by using both oil & vodka to make an herbal infused oil that might release more plant oil because of the vodka.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The problem with that idea is vodka, or any other such liquid, does not mix with oil so you would have your oil on the top and the vodka on the bottom

[@joycewedel9084]

I knew it would separate like oil & vinegar but I could shake it everyday for awhile as one does (shakes) for their salad dressing. After a few wks I could strain & then decide to just add vodka only as a tincture or only add oil as an infused oil.

[@trish59100]

@@joycewedel9084 Hey Joyce, I can see where you are going with this but I doubt it would work or be worth it. Make a tincture or make an infused oil. Would love to hear if it works though. Try a small batch first and see what happens.

[@nicfromlizardlick]

Can you infuse mullien?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes

[@debraramirez9144]

Where do you buy any herbs from?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I grow most of the ones I use but those I do not grow I usually get from Frontier Co Op: amzn.to/3Rw0so5

[@denisewiggins6464]

Hi there. I just have to say, I have not been disappointed with any of your videos, Heidi. You’re definitely one of my top KZbin “friends” (someone I’ve never met, but definitely would be friends with if I did) Thanks for keeping things simple, informative, and motivating. Here’s another KZbin “friend” of mine teaching how to distill EOs at home. Meet Luke: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWqkfmCvpL-gbc0

[@debraramirez9144]

Where do you buy your oils from?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Depends on the oil. I get the organic coconut oil from Costco and the shea butter and avocado oil I now get from Amazon (Essential Depot)

[@joycewedel9084]

Noticed that KZbin changed it's format & now doesn't show the date or views from KZbin creators. I don't like not seeing the date mostly.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, they started making that change a few months ago and it is very frustrating

[@joycewedel9084]

Agree

[@KimandFrank]

❣🙏

[@lindayaya59]

don't know enough about using oils

[@jahangirkhorezmi5305]

Lady I think it is my moral duty to correct you on absentia oils etc. Olive oil is one of those oils that never goes rancid , even for hundreds of years. There is only one restriction. The olive must be virgin and free from all tmpurities.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It is not about how many years it can last, I know it can last for a very long time if properly stored, however, it can easily go rancid if heated too high, I say this not just from my own research but from experience