Whether it's used for aromatherapy or skincare, lavender oil has become a staple in many households. The natural remedy has been cherished for centuries thanks to its easy preparation and multiple uses.

Known to have a calming scent that aids in reducing stress, lavender oil brings relief. Here's more on the DIY process for making your own! 

Fresh or dried lavender flowers Olive, almond or jojoba oil Scissors or a knife Fine-mesh strainer Clean, clear jar Dark glass bottle

Lavender flowers are most concentrated in the mornings, producing their own essential oils. If you have access to them, harvest some to prep for your own DIY stash.

Depending on the size of your clear, clean jar, cut about a handful of lavender flowers along the stem just above their leaves. Place them in the jar, filling it about halfway.

Purchase dried lavender from your local health food store or buy in bulk online. Remove the dried flowers from their stems ahead of the infusion process. 

If you use fresh lavender flowers, they'll need to dry out for a day or two. Dried leaves can be placed in a clear, clean jar immediately. Afterward, pour in your preferred oil.

Cover the lavender leaves or fresh flowers with your preferred oil until they're fully submerged. Leave an inch of space from the top for the flowers to expand. 

Once the coverage is achieved, seal the jar, shake it, ensuring all leaves are touched by oil, and store in a dark place (like a kitchen cabinet). Infusion can take up to four weeks.

Be sure to shake the jar every few days during the infusion process. Once complete, open the jar, place the strainer on the top and pour into your dark glass bottle. 

When stored properly, DIY lavender oil has a shelf-life of up to one year. Add a few drops to your diffuser to enjoy the aroma and mix it into your face cream for added skin care.

Add lavender oil to your massage oil to help relax muscles and relieve tension. You can even achieve relief from a migraine after rubbing it into your temples and/or forehead.

While generally safe for most people to use, doing a skin patch test first is a recommended safety measure. This is also in the case of sensitive skin, pregnancy and/or nursing. 

Treat your hair with a DIY recipe from the link below.