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

[@amalabdurrahman494]

Once you enter the world of formulating you will never go back.😭😍

[@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

[@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 ❤

[@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

[@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.

[@Marta_is_here]

I’m allergic to beeswax..it’s a bitch finding products without it.

[@aprilgaudenti257]

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

[@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.

[@TheWeedyGarden]

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

[@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.

[@LL----LL34]

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

[@francineh.7825]

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

[@Lovelygreens]

💚

[@leatricegulbransen8813]

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

[@Lovelygreens]

You're very welcome Leatrice :)

[@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!

[@pamelablessing1571]

Awesome 😎 thank you

[@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!

[@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! 🙏

[@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!

[@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.

[@mybackyardhomestead144]

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.

[@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!

[@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. ❤

[@joannmaciorowski8386]

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

[@Lovelygreens]

My pleasure 🌿🙂

[@taithmacerca2953]

Uplifting looking Chamaemelum nobile - like little suns.

[@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 :)

[@ThatAwkwardGirl7]

This is like magic

[@BridiesMammaG]

Alchemy 💕💖💖💖💕

[@Willie-ev1vm]

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

[@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 🙂💚

[@pday3012]

Amazing. Wow loved it a massive big Thankyou 😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@Joemindfilms]

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

[@GardeningWise]

very nice recipe of chamomile lotion

[@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?

[@jenyurikouth4984]

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

[@TerriCarroll]

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

[@mesirsoomdat8775]

Love this type of experiment

[@sejdherb]

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

[@Lovelygreens]

You're very welcome :)

[@rachelkelly7071]

Loved the video and will definitely purchase your book.

[@Lovelygreens]

Thanks Rachel 😊

[@a1hindes]

I've made this recipe several times now and love it so much! Perfect every time! I love that there's no blending involved. In fact, every recipe of yours I've tried has worked out so well, that I now no longer want to make anyone else's recipes! So, my question: do you think I could follow this recipe, and substitute half of the distilled water for magnesium "oil"? Most of the magnesium lotion recipes I've come across use beeswax as the emulsifier. 🙄 Cheers! ~Audrey

[@Lovelygreens]

Lovely feedback - thank you :) I've not worked with Magnesium oil before, but I think you can use it that way. Make a small batch and see? Also, beeswax is not a true emulsifier. I wouldn't recommend making any recipes that say it is. Beeswax is a thickener, and any lotion-like product made with it as an "emulsifier" can sweat or separate, especially with temperature fluctuation.

[@a1hindes]

@@Lovelygreens I did give it a try and it didn't work quite as well. The only change I made was to sub half the water for the magnesium "oil." I ended up having to use my immersion blender for everything to emulsify, which made a very "whipped" consistency, but it's held now for several days without separation. I probably won't do it again. Yes, the use of beeswax as an emulsifier is usually my first clue that someone doesn't really know what they're doing with a recipe. 🙃

[@sophielee4047]

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

[@Lovelygreens]

You're very welcome

[@lenawarelius4195]

Thanks for sharing 😍 lots of love from arctic Norrway 🙌

[@Lovelygreens]

Thank you and waving back!

[@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 🌸🌺❤️

[@clarissajaramillo9976]

Beautiful knowledge ❤

[@davedruid7427]

My Chamomile ended up getting smothered by a sudden Growth of Weeds. So I have had to do a Pull Out Everything from the Chamomile Patch and Smother It will Grass Ciippings and Black Plastic. There is enough Surviving Chamomile Plants to get enough Seed for Replanting my Chamomile Patch next Spring. I am now experimenting with No Dig Gardening. I have a Potato Patch going with Ground that I have prepared using No Dig Method of Preparation. So far, the Potato Plants have gotten Huge and is starting to produce Blossoms.

[@sues4370]

Lovely video, thank you!

[@beverlylee6357]

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

[@Greens5511]

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

[@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 💚

[@shelleychugh6751]

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

[@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

[@weboughtaforest4235]

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

[@Lovelygreens]

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

[@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.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽💖

[@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

[@yarraguntasureshbabu1668]

Can we use other flowers like rose and Jasmine with same producer

[@TheUniverseWorksForUsBeings]

Awesome video! I enjoyed. Thank you!

[@PROSPERTEDDY]

Thank you so much.

[@jasonandlynnechambers3420]

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

[@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.

[@chickeastwater9883]

Hi Hi - i just subbed - as I just came in - from Picking some Chamomile Talk about Timing !!? Ha haa When u mentioned Calendula i went Ohhhh ? My new little Calendula plant ,, is drying up - i didn't re-pot it ,, Theres a Yet ,, maybe ill do it later ,, when the Sun goes in - Ive been ,, re -poting & planting Many other like Peppers, Tomatoes, BlackBerry, Strawberry, Kale, Squash Beens, Peas lemon thyme , Sage Sweet Peppermint On & on that I ran out pots & soil - ha ha ha I started to make lotions & oils - Years ago ,& Been wanting to Start up again - Enjoy your Day

[@Lovelygreens]

You too and happy harvesting 🙂

[@GabyG48]

I used to use chamomile for to lighten my hair

[@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.

[@hemabharwani1627]

Hi I love your show what wax is what you are using and also the preservative that you use where do I buy these ingredients.

[@Lovelygreens]

Thank you! And you can find the ingredient list and links to equipment and materials over here lovelygreens.com/homemade-chamomile-lotion-recipe/

[@elisamarro7356]

Can u make recipes for calendula, comfrey, etc cream for psoriasis. Recipes

[@Kim-yy4ym]

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

[@Lovelygreens]

Yay! Thank you!

[@antonella.mariee]

great video!! thanks for sharing

[@krispb-2.13.23]

Love your channel!

[@thehandcrowncompany8643]

Lovely Video.

[@charlottedunne3418]

Amazing! How long will this last for?

[@maymmaym8738]

You can get distilled water from the air conditioner unit by putting a bottle at the water outlet.

[@glennmcevoy203]

Such an enjoyable video . Thank you 🙏🏻

[@MichelleFillipini]

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

[@blossomeverything7666]

Please show how to prepare aloevera oilfree moisturizer i have in abundant ..

[@Elumalai-ca]

I Really love your videos ❤❤

[@jamiegirl1981]

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

[@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!

[@assomptaalbertini1727]

Cannot wait to try this out and enjoy the book.

[@emanzahran2772]

Thank you very much for the recipe, and i want to ask if i can substitute imulsifying was by Vaseline was temporarily now untile i purchase imulsifyer wax

[@Lovelygreens]

Sorry, but that won't work for this recipe 💚

[@mb1968100]

my cream turn out so nice!!! Tks

[@prudencemyeni3852]

Thank so much , I love you video

[@bonniebell1104]

I have seen distilled water in pharmacies. You need it for c-pap ( sleep apnea) machines so pharmacies carry it.

[@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!🌹💐♥️🙋

[@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😘😍💝

[@brainiac8249]

Can I use beeswax instead of emulsifying wax?

[@Lovelygreens]

No, despite what other online sources say, beeswax is not a true emulsifier. It's a thickener and only superficially creates a kind of skin cream. Any skin creams made with beeswax as an "emulsifier" are unstable and can separate with temperature fluctuations. Beeswax is also not a good ingredient for face cream since it clogs pores.

[@esw9063]

Fantastic, can you share how to make goat milk lotion? Or can you explain here, please?

[@ZeroWasteFamily]

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

[@Simpl3life]

Wow 👌 ..thanks for sharing

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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?

[@vidaflores5532]

Soon eversince Inlove with organic natural

[@valeriesmith15]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@bristolveggiebeds5310]

Very informative, thanks

[@safaaghobrial1684]

What is the kind of Emulsifying wax ,for making lotion ?Thank you so much 🎉😅

[@angelaraum1545]

Where did you find Geogard? I didn't see link? I searched Amazon but that was no luck.

[@allybaba-qd1tm]

Where do you get the preservatives from? In UK is very difficult to find

[@Purcap]

Really LOVELY cream

[@witcherwoo8938]

Which thermometer did you use please as I would like to buy one

[@susananderson1071]

Have you considered selling seeds? Have not found German Chamomile anywhere, but I would really love to find some.