The Sensual Lilac - Lilac Series Part 3 (Learn how to make a lilac face & body oil)

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Photo by Irina Iriser

The time is drawing nigh for the lovely lilac and their blooming season is coming to an end. I still do have some flowers left on the lilac tree and I am going to utilize whatever I can because it will be another year before they bloom again. Today in this post I have included directions bellow for how to make a lilac infused face, body and or massage oil. However first I will share some fun facts about the lilac, and I will also mention some of the olfactory and the topical healing properties of them as well.


Photo by Chelsea Shapouri 


 The lilac is a member of the Olive family, it is a large deciduous shrub or small, many-stemmed tree, which can grow up to 23 feet high. The name Lilac comes from the Persian word līlak, a variant of nīlak which means, ‘bluish’, from nīl which means, ‘blue.’ Lilac flower essence is stimulating and cleansing, providing us with the new, vital energy of Spring.  It helps us to release old patterns and emotions, allowing us to welcome in the magic of the present. Lilacs are naturally astringent and help to tighten the skin, reducing wrinkles and pores. They are also anti-fungal and natural antibacterial thus ideal for acne.

 

To make lilac oil:

Pick lilac flowers and allow them to dry over night on a paper towel. Do not wash them because this can lead to the oil becoming rancid. If there is any unwanted organic matter, simply shake the blossoms to get it off.

 

Place wilted lilac blossoms in a jar (fill the jar but do not pack it tightly) and cover with the carrier oil of your choice, I like sunflower oil. Make sure flowers are completely covered with oil; push down with a spoon or a chopstick if necessary. Allow the oil to infuse in a cool dark place for 4 to 6 weeks. Shake container every few days. When done infusing, strain flowers from oil, bottle and use as a facial, body or massage oil.

 

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