So you have your Vanilla Oleoresin and it smells amazing. But you’ve probably noticed by now that it doesn’t completely blend in carrier oils. Not to worry, there’s still a way you enjoy the incredible vanilla aroma. Infusion! All you need some Jojoba Oil and your bottle of Vanilla. In an empty 4-oz bottle (or more if you want to make a bigger batch), add about a half an ounce of the oleoresin and the Jojoba oil. The vanilla will settle to the bottom, so make sure to shake it every day. After about two weeks, it’ll be ready to go. Use a pipette to remove the infused Jojoba oil so as to make sure you don’t pick up excess oleoresin. The best part is that the oleoresin will stay in the bottle, ready for your next infusion.
Vanilla Infused Jojoba Oil
What you’ll need:
- 4 oz bottle
- 4 oz Jojoba Oil
- Vanilla Oleoresin
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What you’ll do:
Add about a half an ounce of Vanilla Oleoresin to your glass bottle. Fill the remaining bottle with Jojoba Oil. Allow to sit for two weeks, making sure to shake the jar each day. Use a pipette to remove the infused Vanilla Infused Jojoba Oil. The oleoresin will remain in the original bottle, ready to infuse your next batch.
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I can not use jojoba oil. Could I use coconut oil?
Yes, you can Fractionated Coconut Oil!
I’ve wanted to try this for so long! Looks like I’m going to have to go get some jojoba and vanilla beans. Thanks for the recipe and instructions!
humm, i’m not sure what the point of the recipe is- can you explain why we are infusing the vanilla into the oil? Why not just mix the Vanilla O. and the oil and use it right away? I’m not understanding the purpose of letting it sit for weeks and then using it. Can you please clarify?
Vanilla Oleoresin doesn’t completely mix in a carrier oil and speckles from the Vanilla will often separate. Because of this, it’s not the best choice for topical use. By infusing the Vanilla in the Jojoba, you can enjoy the aroma and use it topically with without having to worry about the Vanilla not being entirely mixed in your carrier oil.
I’ve tried to find and join the SEOR group, but it won’t come up with the link here. I get a message saying “the content you requested cannot be displayed right now.”
The link has been updated, so it should work now! Let us know if you still have issues.
Love love love making this! It’s so easy and can add to any DIY project. I constantly have one sitting waiting to be used.
During the two week infusion process, should I refrigerate the solution?
You don’t have to refrigerate, but it is a good idea to store it in a cool, dark place.
Thanks for this blog. I tried and now have an amazing smelling oil that I love using.
How long will the oleoresin last? I know oils have a shelf life so how many times/months can we keep reusing it for infusion? 🙂
The shelf life for Vanilla Oleoresin is about 3-4 years. So I think you’ve got quite a few infusions ahead of you!
What sort of glass bottle would be best for this? Something that allows light, or blocks it?
A bottle that block light would be best. It’s also a good idea to store it in a cool, dark place while you’re infusing.
I look forward to trying this out!! Love my vanilla ❤️
Pipette – aha! I have a bottle that has been infusing for a month or two. I am planning on using for lip balm. Trying to get it out and leave the vanilla in is trickier than I had expected. I will have to try the pipette.