Make Homemade Chamomile Lotion (step-by-step from fresh flowers to natural skincare)

It's been some time since I showed you how to make fresh from the garden skincare! This time we're using homegrown chamomile flowers to make a gentle and natural skin lotion. Chamomile is a healing flower, like calendula, and is used to gently soothe eczema and other inflamed skin conditions. It's great for normal skin too and smells simply incredible.
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[@boop7313]

the child in me that made "perfume" for my mum out of flowering weeds is SO HAPPY making things like this! I'm 45 and still concocting things but I'm a little better at it now thanks to people lile you Tanya haha,thanks so much and I'm excited about this book of yours. I hope to get a copy for myself & what a great title for it too!

[@arielafina]

Oh god, I remember making a horrible perfume for her 😫I left rubbing alcohol in it and mixed in with old and some rose petals and good god it smelled horrible

[@spacecaptain9188]

I use beeswax as an emulsifier. It's a natural preservative, and it smells fantastic! It also makes your skin feel super soft and silky!

[@Lovelygreens]

Beeswax is neither a true emulsifier nor in any way a preservative. It will not stop your cream from molding, growing fungus, or becoming a breeding ground for bacteria.

[@aaanita]

​@@Lovelygreens are you sure? I created lipbalm with beeswax and some oils, three years ago and its still the same, was never refrigarated. Still not rancid, no mold either. (It does not contains distilled water though.)

[@flopipop5376]

@@aaanita honey never grows bacteria so maybe beeswax doesn't either

[@ropi8739]

Beeswax is a high-quality, never completely understood by humans, resin. We just cannot fathom how it's REALLY created and what is its power. Being a resin, there's NO WAY mould can get there, let alone prosper. Blended with pure oils, with no water in them, still no way for mold to impact it.

[@lmd2454]

@@aaanita it definitely isn't an actual emulsifier, however, it can help the emulsification happen, it just doesn't make it stable. And although beeswax can't mold or go rancid itself, it doesn't protect the other oils from doing so either. Lip balm is a pretty stable formula because it is simple, there's no water, and it is pretty firm. All three things reduce the likelihood that it will go bad. So using it in lotions will not provide preservative action, or stabilize the emulsification.

[@TheWeedyGarden]

Tanya I just want to say a huge thanks for recommending my channel. That was HUGE. Bless you and your garden angels 😃💚🎥🐛🇦🇺🙃

[@shelly5596]

I've been making my own skincare for many years. I enjoyed your video, thank you. I'm writing this while trying to beat the heat as I sip fresh mint & sweet basil, strawberry tea, sweetened with liquid stevia. One of many deliciously hydrating cold beverages I've had thanks to my garden offerings.

[@cometojesustoday]

Hello there can you please tell me how long exactly do these creams last. I’m afraid to make them as a gift and having them go bad so early as a 18 months because I don’t know if my ladies will use it right away.

[@Lovelygreens]

18 months, with a preservative. The same shelflife as creams that you buy from the shop.

[@yasminhassan5190]

Cant wait for your book to arrive! thank you for sharing this, I really appreciate it.

[@assomptaalbertini1727]

Cannot wait to try this out and enjoy the book.

[@ManicMinorProduction]

I'm going to learn a lot from you! Thanks for sharing, I'm planning on a big leap into off grid living and all your videos are very inspiring :D

[@valeriesmith15]

Thank you. Definitely will get it. I'm moving to a new home, looking forward to trying out this.

[@Greens5511]

Love this! I have even more chamomile started for my garden this year , I am for sure going to try this!!

[@camilleyoung5571]

Thank you so much for this! I use to make soap but wanted to learn about lotion. I can't wait to try it, especially with the holidays coming up!

[@ZeroWasteFamily]

Love how easy it is to make thank you for sharing.

[@weboughtaforest4235]

Simply cannot wait for your book! Pre-ordered today! :)

[@Lovelygreens]

Yay! Thanks for pre-ordering it and I hope you enjoy the ideas 🙂

[@jasonandlynnechambers3420]

I'm just harvesting my Chamomile. This video is perfect. 🥰

[@jamiegirl1981]

Great video, thank you ... Just purchased your book too. ❤️

[@leatricegulbransen8813]

You always make things easy and do-able. You're an excellent teacher ! Thanks for being here.

[@Lovelygreens]

You're very welcome Leatrice :)

[@mesirsoomdat8775]

Love this type of experiment

[@loradietmeyer4416]

This lotion is AMAZING. I had to tweak it a little to get the ph right, but oh my. Thank you for sharing this recipe.

[@glennmcevoy203]

Such an enjoyable video . Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TheUniverseWorksForUsBeings]

Awesome video! I enjoyed. Thank you!

[@jenyurikouth4984]

Wow! It's wonderful to watch this video . Thanks.

[@Kim-yy4ym]

You are so inspirational! Looking forward to ordering your book!!

[@Lovelygreens]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sues4370]

Lovely video, thank you!

[@joelpena9305]

You are amazing, whoever you look after is lucky to have you.

[@shelleychugh6751]

Hi! Tried the hand lotion, loved it! Used 3 different type of flowers for infusion! Thanks!

[@krispb-2.13.23]

Love your channel!

[@francineh.7825]

I'll have to add your book to my Christmas list!

[@Lovelygreens]

💚

[@kinkycurlfriend4471]

Thank you for sharing. I forgot how much I miss making lotions and creams. In a recipe like this, I used to also infuse the herb into the water phase so that my liquid was more of a tea. I’m growing chamomile in my garden this year so I’m looking forward to making this recipe.

[@shanannwilliston250]

So helpful!

[@renadonovan2697]

What a simple recipe. I have such a hard time getting emulsification of my creams and lotions. I cannot wait to try this. My chamomile is almost flowering! Thanks so much.

[@LL----LL34]

Beautiful and simplified demonstration of a process which most people make very complicated..BIG WELL DONE.

[@vintagered1446]

What a wonderful and inspiring video. I am so excited to have found your channel and I am going to order your book! Looking forward to watching more and learning from you thank you so much.

[@Lovelygreens]

You're most welcome 🙂💚

[@arioskaguzman]

Thank you for sharing this great and simple recipe. I have found way too many lotion recipes with too many chemicals, and this is just what I was in need of. ❤

[@lorindachristine3291]

I have already pre-ordered! Can't wait! 🌼 Thanks for this sneak peek. 💚

[@Lovelygreens]

Thanks Lorinda! There will be loads of other fun plant-based ideas in the book 💚 I can’t wait for you and everyone else to see it 🙂

[@morpro4u]

@@Lovelygreens Tanya although distilled and dionized water have many differences what I found in my research and speaking with one of our local suppliers here in the states think it was Mountain Rose Herbs or Essential Wholesale labs sorry on the names but who ever it was I spoke to said distilled will work fine but with Dionized water your product would have much better end results! I haven't tried it yet but Iam eventually going to! Distilled can easily be made at home..I've made it from home and it turned out fine! Great video! Tyvm!

[@morpro4u]

@@Lovelygreens have you ever tried planting with Lecca?

[@rachelkelly7071]

Loved the video and will definitely purchase your book.

[@Lovelygreens]

Thanks Rachel 😊

[@celesteelijah2515]

Thank you so so much. I have been buying Chamomile forever and yes, it is expensive. I don't have any place to grow this delicate flower, so I need to know exactly where to purchase them already dried. Thank you so much!! Love your channel.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💖

[@Erica-yr3gf]

Tanya, your recipes are wonderful. You can take them to the bank. Every single one I made turned out perfectly. Thank you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Lovelygreens]

I'm so pleased to hear that, Erica :) Thank you, and I'm glad they've all turned out for you!

[@antonella.mariee]

great video!! thanks for sharing

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

Very informative, thanks

[@DigtheEarth]

Oh my! I've found you again after all these years. I used to comment on your blog 20 years ago. So nice to see you again. I'm August95. Subscribed!

[@ChristineDorsey1]

I recently downloaded your ebook on making calendula lotion - can’t wait to try it! I’ll try out the chamomile recipe too. How long do the oils store? I’m going to try to make holiday gifts for friends so want to figure out when to start making the oils so they are as fresh as possible 😊

[@colleenwnek3404]

Ordered the book! And I had safflower oil and dried german chamomile and a jar ready to go so I put together an oil infusion. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and knowledge! You also inspired me to start a calendula oil infusion and that should be ready in about a week. :)

[@Lovelygreens]

Fantastic! And feel free to use both of your infused oils together in recipes :) Thanks also for the preorder and I really hope you enjoy the book!

[@rajalakshmisahoo663]

Thanks sister for your preparation of a body lotion with so sweet smelling flowers! Really, I highly appreciate your patience in making such a very useful thing at home to be used by ladies in winter! Om Shanti!🌹💐♥️🙋

[@elumalai-01]

I Really love your videos ❤❤

[@ThatAwkwardGirl7]

This is like magic

[@BridiesMammaG]

Alchemy 💕💖💖💖💕

[@clarissajaramillo9976]

Beautiful knowledge ❤

[@GardeningWise]

very nice recipe of chamomile lotion

[@sophielee4047]

Thank you for the video! This helps my first attempt❤

[@Lovelygreens]

You're very welcome

[@PROSPERTEDDY]

Thank you so much.

[@gloriawashington1060]

Beautiful content!

[@Sairawaj]

Wow 👌 ..thanks for sharing

[@prudencemyeni3852]

Thank so much , I love you video

[@thehandcrowncompany8643]

Lovely Video.

[@sarahpirkle8847]

It's lovely how God made this herb s so beautiful too make and use for medical staff ,

[@piashadononfroy1261]

ABSOLUTELY IT IS AS IF EVEN PLANTS HAVE THEIR PURPOSE HERE ON EARTH AS WELL😘😍SINCERELY A MOTIVATED AND DEDICATED GREEN🌄 THUMB 👍👶 BABY🌄

[@reverendv8900]

Yep - He has given this fallen world all it needs. I'm in South Wales right now and have just this hour picked an absolute shed load from by the roadside.

[@ChastityFaye1]

Yes so true

[@gilbertmordey4434]

Agree. 😊

[@y.s.3687]

Thats true, Halleluja ❤

[@mb1968100]

my cream turn out so nice!!! Tks

[@sejdherb]

Great video. I will try your recipe. Thanks for sharing.

[@Lovelygreens]

You're very welcome :)

[@TerriCarroll]

Thank you for sharing. We really must get back to living in oneness with the earth.

[@gypsyvanneraddict]

Truly lovely! What organic preservatives might I use to substitute Benzoate?

[@ashleylewis2783]

I love this. What is the benefit of using a lotion version vs using just the lovely chamomile oil?

[@eleines.6087]

They say water and oil don't mix. You proved to me that they mix and match perfectly! A wonderful cream ☁. Another broken paradigm! I loved the technique. Gratitude! 🙏

[@piashadononfroy1261]

YOU'RE ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE INSTRUCTORS EVER😘😍😌I GAVE YOU A LIKE AND I ALSO SUBSCRIBED THANK YOU SO MUCH 4 YOUR PROFOUND EXPERTISE😘😍💝

[@summerholiday12]

Another great video Tanya 👍 I'm gonna give it a go, grow German camomile next year, which dehydrator you use? Have to get one to dry the camomile etc.

[@scmarih]

Hello, thank you for sharing your lovely chamomile lotion. I can't wait to try to make it. Does the lotion have any scent?

[@taithmacerca2953]

Uplifting looking Chamaemelum nobile - like little suns.

[@aprilgaudenti257]

Finally a video where the presenter is concise not blah blah blah!! Thank you

[@julienaturegrowerstv1958]

Lovely 😊👍

[@joannmaciorowski8386]

I've been wondering how to make my oils into lotion form. This is the answer! Thanks!

[@Lovelygreens]

My pleasure 🌿🙂

[@carmeneverestwahl4853]

I infuse my flowers into a mix of organic oils, including coconut. I use the oil blend directly on my hair, face and body.

[@realtalk675]

Love it

[@charliemahoney2912]

Thank you 😊

[@Willie-ev1vm]

The video is as great as you look yourself, v beautiful.Thumbs up !

[@lenawarelius4195]

Thanks for sharing 😍 lots of love from arctic Norrway 🙌

[@Lovelygreens]

Thank you and waving back!

[@foggybottomz]

This was a refreshingly thorough tutorial. Thank you for sharing! I'm looking forward to your book! I LOVE the topics you'll cover. Can you elaborate on the preservative - how do we know when the lotion goes bad? Is there an obvious change in texture or smell? I skimmed through the instructions on your website but I didn't see if we just need to add enough to achieve a pH of 4.5 - 5.5 or if there is a ratio of preservative to the oil and water volume? Also, I tried to grow chamomile this summer but nothing germinated. Do you have any tips on growing it for the first time? Thanks in advance!

[@GG-xz7nv]

I’m wondering the same. I’ve always been under the impression infused oils did not require a preservative as long as fried herbs are used then strained, and as long as no water is used.

[@carolynhoover9444]

I may try my hand thus winter. I don't have a dryer but probably can dry on a rack as you did wirh the calendula? I truly enjoy the videos and transformation of your garden and the green house is my favorite

[@shereenraymond9849]

Lovely

[@alibhai8879]

Love Thankyou the easiest recipe.

[@Lovelygreens]

You're very welcome :)

[@alibhai8879]

@@Lovelygreens can u please teach us the organic lip and cheek tint for commercial use. Love to hera from u

[@bee7549]

Thank you for another lovely video...you are the epitomy of gracefulness. I love making natural skincare and soaps that I can use (being allergic to anything synthetic, even air pollution) and I enjoy watching you grow, tend your garden and make beautiful things from it. love from South Africa

[@Lovelygreens]

Thank you for the lovely feedback and message 😊 💚 I've spent some time in SA, and think it would be an incredible place to garden! Similar, I think, to parts of California, and a region to grow warm weather edibles that don't grow well outdoors here. How lucky are you? 🙂

[@annoupale2sante210]

@@Lovelygreens do you have books that can help me formulate and calculate the lotion

[@Anabiyakiduniyaoffical]

Wao beautiful

[@danaparsons1990]

Thankyou ❤

[@lynngliottone2812]

Just found and subscribed to your channel! Planting chamomile this weekend..lol. Looking forward to trying some tinctures and soap. Have made plantain salve and eager to keep trying new things. Looking forward to watching more videos.

[@Lovelygreens]

Welcome, Lynn, and happy planting 💚

[@MichelleFillipini]

Hello! I absolutely love this video thank you!! Would this work if I whip the formula???? Xoxo!

[@beverlylee6357]

I hope you make more of these beauty videos! A hair one perhaps?

[@giselleneale9237]

Lovely video as usual .. I'll get ur book because I love gardening n making natural stuff for my family customers n myself .. can this be placed in a pump ? ❤️

[@teenassacredhomegarden8732]

Hi I'm so excited for you can't wait to view it. love this recipe is it listed in your book.💞💞

[@Lovelygreens]

This recipe is on my website lovelygreens.com but there are other chamomile ideas in the book 🙂

[@jin8339]

I hope your book will be sold in USA. I am very much into skincare. I am doing in roses and I love it. So, yes, more ideas will be great ! 🌹🌸🌺

[@Lovelygreens]

Fantastic 😁 you’ll be happy to hear that it’s already available for preorder on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and two other online retailers -> lovelygreens.com/a-womans-garden-grow-beautiful-plants-and-make-useful-things/

[@jin8339]

@@Lovelygreens Thank you sending me the links. Yes, I will definitely getting it next week 🌸🌺❤️

[@yibuseato]

Thank you so much for sharing this information. I LOVE your videos- they have helped me with my gardening so much. May I ask, are all echinacea (coneflower) plants equal for medicinal use? ☮️💜🌱

[@Lovelygreens]

Hiya! There are three species of echinacea used medicinally, but mainly it’s echinacea purpurea and echinacea angustifolia. Stick with the bog standard cultivars rather than the ornamentals.

[@helenannetts6194]

Hi, love this. Can you recommend a single supplier for the emulsifying wax and geogard ultra? The link to the geogard doesn’t seem to be working and I”’m sure the postage would be cheaper to buy both from a single supplier? Many thanks.

[@lincolnderemer5647]

Excellent video! I went to order German Chamomile Seeds ...what is the type you grow for this project ( Conventional Heirloom OR Organic Heirloom )?

[@trevorwills3356]

I have no interest in chamomile Tanya but I watched until.the end enthralled by your usual charming style of presentation.

[@Lovelygreens]

Many thanks Trevor :)

[@fizzyfizzgigcouple957]

Thank you for being very informative! Trying to make a pain relief lotion for my Mother-In-Law. I want to use CBD isolate. Does each gram need to be calculated in the percentage formula? thank you :)

[@MyWaywardLife]

Hi there! This was a great video that would take the fear of creating lotions away! I would love to know how you differentiate lotions and creams? I have been trying to find organic based preservatives so appreciate the product link on your blog. I am in Canada and it doesn’t seem to be available. Do you have other brands and product names you can recommend? Thank you for your time! Kayla

[@e1987crystal]

In Iraq we use chamomile tea 🍵 I love it and use it in my soap 🧼 I think I will infused it ...thanks alot

[@monybarnes6983]

"alot" is actually two words btw as in a lot

[@e1987crystal]

@@monybarnes6983 thank you my english is not very will .. thanks for your advice

[@e1987crystal]

@@monybarnes6983 can I ask you ? Is the word btw meaning between or something else?

[@monybarnes6983]

@@e1987crystal Sorry please ignore my message all together. My partner thought he was being funny. BTW means by the way. Sorry for this.

[@laharipiska4072]

Love 💕

[@stevendowden2579]

interesting video

[@charlottedunne3418]

Amazing! How long will this last for?

[@Wreinie]

Hi, I just posted a longer comment on your 3Dec2020 video, and am curious, is this the spiral herb garden that you were talking about dismantling and taking with? I TOTALLY love this lil garden, and have a spot in the front of my home for a lovely bit of landscape as this! Thank you for your response. Kind Regards

[@kacemsadat6242]

Many thanks for this wonderful video! Can I use optiphen or cosgard as preservative?

[@Lovelygreens]

Yes, either will work but do read the instructions for the product you're using. Amounts needed and pH may be different.

[@SomethinAintRightHere]

i noticed you didn’t whip it like other recipes i’ve seen, nice to know it’s not a must

[@Lovelygreens]

It's always taught that way, but for small batches, it just always causes an odd air-bubbly texture for me. Consistent stirring works far better!

[@carmengomez-munoz4723]

great video!!! Happy I found your channel. Question: Is water essential or may it be omitted? Will check out your book. Thanks.

[@Lovelygreens]

It is essential for making creams. Skin creams are up to 80% water! Shows how much people are being ripped off when buying them.

[@vidaflores5532]

Soon eversince Inlove with organic natural

[@nonbeomgyusout2272]

Good day! Can you list down the ingredients and methods as well if possible? ☺️ We're planning to do this for our Research