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| Vanilla Pods |
So, I have a very interesting DIY today 🙂 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
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| Split the vanilla bean pods length wise and cut them into small pieces |
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| Put them in a clean glass jar (preferably sterilized and entirely dry) |
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| 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
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| 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 😀
- 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?
ScentsuElle says
January 29, 2012 at 3:46 PMThe thought of this is absolutely divine 🙂 Though I would also consider adding some organic rose petals to this.
Swati Murti says
January 30, 2012 at 9:35 AMoh yes!!! definitely 🙂 that would be just too good!!!
Anonymous says
February 2, 2012 at 11:40 AMThis is really grt .. where can you buy gud vanilla pods. are they available online?
Swati Murti says
February 3, 2012 at 4:52 AMthanks 🙂 but, I have no idea where to get the vanilla pods from…sorry!!!
Anonymous says
November 24, 2013 at 6:55 PMAmazon has them. I have used them and they are amazing!
shruthi says
May 3, 2012 at 8:12 AMHey this is just awesome! by the way, can this vanilla oil be used in perfumes as a middle note?
Swati Murti says
May 3, 2012 at 10:30 AMhey Shruthi…its really awesome 🙂 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 😀 will check it today again. thanks for reminding 🙂
shruthi says
May 3, 2012 at 4:54 PMthanks 🙂 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 🙂
Swati Murti says
May 3, 2012 at 5:39 PMhey Shruthi…haha after using the EO’s you will be in love with them 😀
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 🙂 and, rest others are awesome 🙂 would love it if you would share the haul!!! oh S
Swati Murti says
May 3, 2012 at 5:40 PMand, yes, a favor!!! please do let them know that I sent you 🙂
shruthi says
May 4, 2012 at 6:44 AMYa i ca feel myself getting addicted to them even before getting hold of them 😀 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 🙂 Wil definitely let u know wat i get! Thanks for creating awarness abt EO’s 🙂
Swati Murti says
May 4, 2012 at 9:37 AMhaha…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 🙂 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 🙂
peepla says
March 17, 2013 at 12:51 AMWe do this for flavorings too….use olive or grapeseed oil if using it for food.
Swati Murti says
March 17, 2013 at 6:05 AMthanks for the tip 🙂
Smitha Davanam says
March 28, 2015 at 4:39 PMHi 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
Kayla says
November 24, 2015 at 1:37 AMSo 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?