Making jasmine essential oil at home is an extremely difficult task because its extraction process is complex and requires professional equipment, and the extraction efficiency is low (usually 500 kilograms of fresh jasmine flowers are needed to extract 1 milliliter of pure essential oil). However, we can make safe and pleasant jasmine-infused oil at home for massage or aromatherapy.

The specific method for making jasmine oil at home is as follows:

1. Prepare materials

100 grams of food-grade, unscented dried jasmine flowers

200-300 ml of certain types of base oils (such as grapeseed oil, peppermint oil, or almond oil)

Glass bottles and stoppers for storage, which need to be disinfected with alcohol

Gauze or a filter screen

2. Preparation Steps

1. Thoroughly dry and dehydrate the glass bottle to ensure there is no moisture.

2. Fill half of the glass bottle with dried jasmine flowers.

3. Pour in a small amount of base oil to completely submerge the petals.

4. Place it in a cool location for 4 to 6 weeks.

5. Use a gauze to filter out the petals and obtain the jasmine-infused oil.

6. Seal the bottle and place it in warm water at 40 to 50 degrees Celsius for 3 hours.

7. Seal it again and soak it in cold water for 2 weeks.

How long can jasmine-infused oil be kept?

1. Dehydrated and fully filtered jasmine maceration oil can be stored at room temperature for 3 months.

2. It can be stored in a refrigerated environment for 6 to 8 months.

What determines the shelf life?

The shelf life of jasmine-infused oil is mainly determined by the base oil’s composition. Common base oils include sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, grape seed oil, and olive oil. The shelf life varies depending on the composition. Here are the shelf lives of the common base oils at room temperature and when refrigerated:

1. Sweet almond oil has a shelf life of 3 months at room temperature and 6 months when refrigerated.

2. Grape seed oil has a shelf life of 3 to 4 months at room temperature and 6 to 7 months when refrigerated.

3. Olive oil has a shelf life of 3 to 4 months at room temperature and 6 months when refrigerated.

Jojoba oil has a shelf life of 6 to 12 months at room temperature and 12 to 18 months when refrigerated.

Among the common base oils, jojoba oil has the longest shelf life. Therefore, if you want to make jasmine macerated oil with a longer shelf life, jojoba oil is the preferred choice.

3. Usage Instructions

1. It can be used as massage oil, hair oil, or as a material for aromatherapy.

2. It is not food-grade essential oil and should not be ingested.

3. Ensure that the jasmine used is dried petals, not fresh flowers. Fresh flowers contain moisture and can easily mold or deteriorate when mixed with base oil.

4. Make sure the dried jasmine flowers do not contain any fragrance, as this will affect the quality of the final product’s aroma.

5. Store jasmine oil in a dry, cool, and dark place.

6. Do not use water distillation to extract it, as this method can damage the aroma of jasmine flowers and yield very little oil.

7. The extracted jasmine-infused oil can be used for massage but not for aromatherapy.

8. The jasmine oil extracted by this method has a relatively short shelf life, so please use it as soon as possible.

Summary

Homemade jasmine oil usually has a milder fragrance and a shorter shelf life, and is not suitable for aromatherapy. If you are looking for higher quality essential oil, it is recommended to purchase jasmine absolute or jasmine essential oil extracted through solvent extraction.