How to make lavender water with fresh lavender?

Lavender water is a versatile elixir that can be used for skincare, haircare, relaxation, and mood enhancement. It’s easy to make at home with fresh lavender flowers and distilled water. In this article, we will guide you through the process of making lavender water from scratch.

A brief overview of lavender

Before diving into the process of making lavender water with fresh lavender, let’s learn some interesting facts about this aromatic herb.

Fun fact #1: The word ‘lavender’ comes from the Latin word lavare which means ‘to wash’. This is because ancient Romans used it in their bathwater due to its soothing properties.

Fun fact #2: There are over 40 species of lavender plants grown around the world. However, English and French lavenders are commonly cultivated for essential oil production.

Fun fact #3: The scent of Lavender has a calming effect on our bodies as it slows down our central nervous system activity, reducing anxiety levels – Sorry caffeine addicts!

Now that we have discussed some fun facts about Lavenders let’s get started on how you can use them to make refreshing scents: Lavender Water!

What do you need?

Making your own lavender water involves only two ingredients- freshly picked or dried up (I mean dead) lavender buds and distilled (make sure it’s not active!) water. Besides these staples, here’s what else you’ll require:

  • A glass bottle: Any old pickle jar would suffic e (but it shouldn’t smell like pickles)
  • A fine mesh strainer
  • Funnel
  • Some delicious snacks (Optional)

Step-by-step guide on making Lavender Water

Step 1: Gather fresh blooms

The first step towards creating any natural product is sourcing fresh ingredients. Head out early in the morning, when mist still lingers in the air, and harvest some fresh Lavender from your garden. Breathe deeply because this could become your aromatherapy session.

Pro Tip: Regular soil supplements like worm castings can help increase lavender blooms- it’s a win-win situation for you and earth by utilizing organic methods!

Step 2: De-stemming

Pluck out all freshly picked flowers and remove any leaves or stems. You want only flower parts to be included in extracting essential oil for maximum aroma.

Step 3: Boil distilled water (believe me on this one!)

Fill up an aluminum or non-reactive pot with distilled water and set it to boil on high heat. Once boiling point has been reached drop small bunches of lavender (approx 200gm) into hot water; give them light swirls (‘Cause we’re making magic!) around so that they are fully immersed without crushing them.

Fun Fact #4: Aluminum pots are used for distillation practices as its density easily conducts heat allowing rapid access temperature rise which leads to desired purification results in shorter time periods.

Pro-tip: Do not cover the pot while lavender is steeping boiled flowers will release essential oils that needs to dissolve inside distilled H20 before pouring out resultingly flavored liquid intended mainly for skincare purposes but feel free to add a few dashes into smoothesls/cocktails – who says there isn’t room for experimenting?

Step 4: Straining process

After boiling let cool down then strain infused H20 through cheesecloth held over an empty container carefully capturing escaping precious clear scented essence; once drained transfer liquid using funnel preferably
into a glass bottle/container ensuring no spillage occurs during decantation procedure (Just think of cleansing your aura). Discard exhausted blossoms unless you plan on adding spice tea as a last ingredient secret superfood!

Fun Fact #5: It is said that Cleopatra herself used Lavender Water on her face and one can only hope it was a secret weapon tonic in the beauty arsenal!

Step : Preservation

Stored in a glass container, lavender water has an excellent shelf life of up to six months. To further extend its lifespan add fresh alcohol; Glycols are two common types mostly used as preservatives

Usage of lavender water:

Now that you know how to make your own Lavender Water, let’s discuss some ways you can use it:

  1. Skincare: Use a cotton pad to apply lavender water all over your face for refreshing effects (use re-usable bamboo pads if looking conscious!) Pouring mixture into spritzer helps also during hot summer days (cue backyard pool party).

  2. Bathwater: Add generously to warm bathwater with rose petals and epsom salt – relax like royalty soaking away stress (no promises but worth trying).

  3. Haircare: After washing hair rinse off essential oil essence incorporated within scalp-hair follicles reduces inflammation leaving strands soft and manageable void of dandruff problems or oily coated feeling when applied appropriately sparingly needed results – not much required here remember Less is More , see point No#1 skincare usage).

  4. Mood Enhancement : Just spritz a little bit onto bed linens/curtains/ living room sofas for calm aroma inducing peace even before hitting zzz’s or popping popcorn ready for binge-watching sessions- Netflix marathon anyone? Letting inviting scent take over daily routine equalizes overall mood by subconsciously allowing brain waves adjusting speed showing effectiveness treating mild insomnia… with added benefits who would pass up using natural aromatherapy remedies?

Conclusion

Making lavender water at home isn’t difficult as many people believe; instead, it’s an enjoyable process especially if infused with funny non-conventional innovative procedures discussed above. With the right steps and ingredients, you can have your own bottle of lavender water ready for everyday use. So go ahead and try out this natural elixir today to bring a touch of luxury to your daily life!

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