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Home Β» DIY Β» Homemade Vanilla Oil {DIY}

Homemade Vanilla Oil {DIY}

Swati · January 11, 2012 · 16 Comments

Vanilla Pods

So, I have a very interesting DIY today πŸ™‚ And, this one is making me pretty happy. I just hope the results turn out as good. I was on a trip to Kerela last year and I got vanilla pods from there (only 6)!! I was entirely unsure of how to use them. And, then, I decided to make some toner or some skin care product but discarded the idea. Then, I checked out online and I needed Vodka to make a perfume from that so I decided on this finally. I infused the oil with vanilla pods. 

Ingredients
  • Vanilla Pods
  • Carrier Oil (I preferred almond oil though apricot oil is better, I read somewhere)
  • Knife
Method

Split the vanilla bean pods length wise and cut them into small pieces
Put them in a clean glass jar (preferably sterilized and entirely dry)
Pour oil over the pods. Store it in a dark warm place for a month or two. Occasionally, take it out and shake to maximize the infusion.
My Notes

The color of the oil is already dark in just half a day of infusion. Compare with the second snap above.
  • I did this yesterday night so the results will be out in one or two months when I shall put up a post to tell you about how it went. 
  • While you are infusing, you have two choices – either put the glass jar in a dark place or in sunlight. I wasn’t sure which one to choose so I chose dark place as I don’t really get much of direct sunlight here. 
  • One more thing I goofed up on was to use almond oil. Actually, I read somewhere that apricot oil is good at absorbing plant essences so if you are making infusions, use apricot oil instead. And, I do have apricot oil. I forgot all about that and remembered it the moment I finished pouring almond oil. Anyways, I shall remember this the next time.  
  • I am so excited about it that I have shaken it 2-3 times till now πŸ˜€
  • The smell is divine. I can’t explain it. And, we are talking about real vanilla smell, not the food flavorings.
What do you think?

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  1. ScentsuElle says

    January 29, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    The thought of this is absolutely divine πŸ™‚ Though I would also consider adding some organic rose petals to this.

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      January 30, 2012 at 9:35 AM

      oh yes!!! definitely πŸ™‚ that would be just too good!!!

      Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    February 2, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    This is really grt .. where can you buy gud vanilla pods. are they available online?

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      February 3, 2012 at 4:52 AM

      thanks πŸ™‚ but, I have no idea where to get the vanilla pods from…sorry!!!

      Reply
    • Anonymous says

      November 24, 2013 at 6:55 PM

      Amazon has them. I have used them and they are amazing!

      Reply
  3. shruthi says

    May 3, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Hey this is just awesome! by the way, can this vanilla oil be used in perfumes as a middle note?

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      May 3, 2012 at 10:30 AM

      hey Shruthi…its really awesome πŸ™‚ but, I don’t really think it can be used as a middle note. instead, you can use this oil as the carrier oil for the perfumes. that will be probably better. Actually, I have not yet tried it. it still getting infused πŸ˜€ will check it today again. thanks for reminding πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. shruthi says

    May 3, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    thanks πŸ™‚ u know wat? after reading ur posts abt EO’s am really inspired. And am gonna ordr the following:

    General usage : Lavender EO, rosmary EO, chamomile EO, lemongrass EO, tea tree EO.

    Perfume oil : bergamot (top note), ylang ylang (middle note), jasmine (middle note again), clary sage (base note) I hv added 2 middle notes coz i love floral perfume. Only hope it works..

    Career oils : apricot kernel oil, jojoba oil.
    Do tell me ur thoughts abt my list πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      May 3, 2012 at 5:39 PM

      hey Shruthi…haha after using the EO’s you will be in love with them πŸ˜€
      I have no idea how chamomile and clary sage would smell like so can’t say anything about them. also, I don’t think they have jasmine or rose EO’s. do check with them once and do let me know if they have πŸ™‚ and, rest others are awesome πŸ™‚ would love it if you would share the haul!!! oh S

      Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      May 3, 2012 at 5:40 PM

      and, yes, a favor!!! please do let them know that I sent you πŸ™‚

      Reply
    • shruthi says

      May 4, 2012 at 6:44 AM

      Ya i ca feel myself getting addicted to them even before getting hold of them πŸ˜€ In the website its mentioned that clary sage goes with almost all EO’s, that s y i chise that. Jasmine is listed in their overall list.. rose too.. I will anyway mail them and let you know. And yeah i ve mentioned in my first mail about ur blog, and how i came to know abt them πŸ™‚ Wil definitely let u know wat i get! Thanks for creating awarness abt EO’s πŸ™‚

      Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      May 4, 2012 at 9:37 AM

      haha…oh yes, I have read a lot about EO’s and clary sage is one of the really must-have ones…I will get it next time too πŸ™‚ don’t check the overall list…check the one on the left side of the page….those are the ones they have but do ask them also. may be they haven’t updated the site. looking forward to your haul πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. peepla says

    March 17, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    We do this for flavorings too….use olive or grapeseed oil if using it for food.

    Reply
    • Swati Murti says

      March 17, 2013 at 6:05 AM

      thanks for the tip πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Smitha Davanam says

    March 28, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    Hi Swathi, I would like to know the measurements for infusion, and yeah you get vanilla pods in Jayanagar, Bangalore in Godrej Supermarket. Also lemme know about the vanilla oil common usages.

    Regards,
    Smitha Davanam

    Reply
  7. Kayla says

    November 24, 2015 at 1:37 AM

    So how did this turn out. I just did this with avacodo oil I hope it will turn out. What do u do after the two months are up?

    Reply

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