DIY Hibiscus Infused Almond Oil (Recipe 2)

Hey Maicurlies,

Here we go, my second Infused Oil Recipe 😀

Hibiscus Infused Almond Oil

I have previously written about using and making Hibiscus petals & powder for the hair and skin here and have listed (below) a few reasons why you might want to use the oil for your hair/scalp:

Helps grow healthy hair
Stops excessive hair shedding
Provides the hair with a boost of luster and bounce
Soothes scalp irritations
Adds a natural shine to the hair
Strengthens the hair
Helps reduce dandruff due to its moisturizing properties
Helps conditions the hair

Note – If you have light hair e.g. blond to light brown, the oil can darken your hair. Hibiscus oil is slightly acidic. Due to the fact hibiscus can stain, you might want to cover your workspace and wear clothes you don’t mind getting stained when making the oil.

Carrier oils:

Depending on the carrier oil you choose, you also get the additional benefit of that along with the properties of hibiscus. On my blog I have a list of different carrier oil benefits for the hair and skin.

I personally use Almond oil because:

Almond oil is rich in Vitamin A, B and E which is excellent for the hair and scalp. It is easily absorbed into the skin as well as the hair and therefore does not weigh down the hair nor clog up our pores. It is known to help sooth irritated scalp, reduce dandruff due to its moisturizing properties and gives the hair a natural sheen. It can be used as a conditioning agent, smooths the hair’s cuticle, reduces hair shedding and promotes growth.

Ingredients/tools:

Spoon
Measuring cups
Containers (I used 2 to make both forms of the oil)
Stirrer
Sieve
Lavender Essential Oil (optional – I used 15 drops)

For the hibiscus powder

1/4 cup of hibiscus powder
3/4 cup of Almond Oil (roughly)
Coffee filter
Rubber band (to close the coffee filter)

For the hibiscus petals

5/6 hibiscus petals
1.5 cups of Almond Oil (roughly)

Mixing Process:

Making hibiscus powder bag

Hibiscus Powder Bag

Hibiscus Powder bag in Almond Oil

Hibiscus Petals in Almond Oil

Sieving the petals & powder bag

Adding Lavender Essential Oil

I have a video up on my process:

*NOTE: I am not a dermatologist nor a doctor. I provide this for informational purposes only so please consult with a professional before you apply anything new to your skin or hair. Should you be taking medication or creams from a medical professional please do not replace that with my DIY recipe – consult your medical professional first! If you are allergic to any of the ingredients I use do not use them. Do a small patch test on the inside of your arm when trying anything new before applying it all over your hair/skin. Always ensure to dilute the Essential Oils (EO) in a carrier oil as they can cause skin irritations if used undiluted. If you are pregnant you should NOT use any EO.

If you try this please let me know how it turns out. If you make your own Infused Hibiscus Oil I would love to hear from you!

P.S if you missed my Rose Infused Grapeseed Oil check it out here.

Thanks

Maicurls

13 thoughts on “DIY Hibiscus Infused Almond Oil (Recipe 2)”

Amanda January 3, 2020 at 5:31 am

Hello! I love the recipe. Using the coffee filter, wish I had thought of that when I was making the ayurvedic hair oil. I’m recently learning the wonderful benefits of hibiscus, inside and out, I look forward to putting this to use. Thank you!

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Maicurls Post authorJanuary 3, 2020 at 10:58 am

Hi Amanda, Thank you so much for the kind words. It definitely makes it easier using a filter. Thanks again.

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couturenaturals September 10, 2016 at 9:58 pm

Hello. I have a question. I am trying to use this for my lotion to add benefits and color lotion pink naturally. I have the powder not the flowers but do you think for lotion it would be better to infuse in water or oil before adding to lotion recipe. I’ve always just heat and hold my water phase then pour over hibiscus powder in filter. When you infuse powder in oil do you still get the color? Thank you for any help you can provide!

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maicurls Post authorSeptember 10, 2016 at 11:16 pm

Hi!

For the purpose of benefits AND colour I say use water. The oil does not absorb any of the pink colour you would get from using water. Doesn’t matter if you have petals or the powder both would be best with water in order for you to get some colour to your lotion. Hope that helps! 🙂

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1. couturenaturals September 11, 2016 at 1:32 am
  
  Thank you so much for replying so quickly and for the help!!! By the way your hair is soooo beautiful and healthy looking!!! Have a great day
  
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Mm July 23, 2015 at 3:12 am

I would totally buy that oil from you.

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maicurls Post authorJuly 23, 2015 at 12:28 pm

Aw thank you 😀 It really is simple to make, two ingredients and you are set 🙂

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desiremynatural April 21, 2015 at 10:57 pm

yes! I’m infusing this now with my hibiscus powder. I would love to get hibiscus petals tho. Do you have any idea where I could purchase some? (I know you surely grow your herbs and flowers in your personal garden lol yes maam!!!!)

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maicurls Post authorApril 22, 2015 at 2:38 pm

Lol. I have used my own hibiscus from the garden however it is very labour intensive to dry them! I’ve air dried and oven dried them…no easy feat lol. So I just buy mine locally. I get them in the “ethnic” section in the local grocery store where they have the spices. It is used in some Asian dishes, you can try that. Otherwise try your local Indian grocery store they will most likely carry it. I know Butter-n-Bars sells petals if you want to try online. http://www.butters-n-bars.com/nsearch.html?query=hibiscus.
Hope you like the oil! 😀

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1. Christina J April 22, 2015 at 4:18 pm
  
  Nice! Thanks for the tips. Ill check out the Indian grocers here in town and Butter n Bars 🙂 Thanks a bunch!!
  
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2. maicurls Post authorApril 22, 2015 at 5:27 pm
  
  My pleasure hun. If you do get it in your local Indian store it will obviously be cheaper than ordering it Online. Fingers crossed you find it! 😀
  
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