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How to Use a Crockpot to Make Herbal Oil Extracts (aka Lazy Witchy Magic)

How to Use a Crockpot to Make Herbal Oil Extracts (aka Lazy Witchy Magic)

Herbal extract moms unite!

This one’s for the crunchy mamas who love a good slow potion – because who has time to babysit a boiling cauldron when a crockpot can do the heavy lifting?

How to Use a Crockpot to Make Herbal Oil Extracts (aka Lazy Witchy Magic)

Let’s be real – we’ve got kids, clutter, and chaos. So when you can make potent, beautiful herbal infusions in your crockpot while folding laundry or wrangling tiny humans? That’s next-level crunchy convenience.

Why Use a Crockpot for Herbal Extracts?

Because it’s:

  • Easy – set it and forget it.
  • Consistent – stable low heat keeps the herbs happy.
  • Hands-off – you don’t need to hover like you're stirring a potion at Hogwarts.

This is the enchanted slow cooker method – warm oil + dry herbs + time = nature’s golden elixir.


Step-by-Step: Crockpot Herbal Oil Infusion

  1. Choose Your Dried Herbs
    Use naturally air-dried herbs – not fresh. Fresh herbs can introduce water into your oil, which = mold. Dry herbs = longer shelf life and stronger infusions.

  2. Pick Your Oil
    See the breakdown below to choose the best oil for your goals.

  3. Combine in the Crockpot
    Use a heat-safe jar or put your herbs and oil directly in the crock. Ratio = 1 part herb to 2–3 parts oil. Low and slow is key.

  4. Set the Temperature to “Warm”
    NOT low or high! You want to hover around 100–140°F max. Let it infuse for 4–8 hours, checking occasionally. Bonus: your house will smell like an apothecary.

  5. Strain It Like a Sauce Boss
    Use a wide-ladle spoon (think homemade spaghetti sauce vibes) to scoop and pour into a jar. Pour through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. You can also store it with the herbs in the jar for extra infusion time, but watch for sediment or spoilage.


Shelf Life Tips

  • Keep your finished oil in a cool, dark place in a clean, dry jar.
  • Add Vitamin E oil (natural preservative and skin-loving bonus!) – about 1–2% of total oil volume.
  • Check for signs of spoilage: cloudy oil, weird smell, moldy bits = time to toss.


Oils Breakdown: Choose Your Adventure

Best Oils for Long Shelf Life (1+ year):

  • Fractionated Coconut Oil – clear, odorless, and won’t go rancid fast
  • Jojoba Oil (technically a wax!) – super stable and skin-friendly
  • Grapeseed Oil – lightweight and mildly astringent
  • Olive Oil – classic and gentle, but slightly heavier
  • Safflower Oil (high oleic) – affordable, light, and a great workhorse option

Best Oils for Handmade Soap:

  • Olive Oil – moisturizing and perfect for cold process
  • Hemp Seed Oil – moisturizing but goes rancid quicker (use soon or refrigerate)
  • Rice Bran Oil – nourishing, soft lather, good shelf life
  • Sweet Almond Oil – luxurious and creamy lather

Best Light Oils for Skin Absorption (Non-Greasy):

  • Apricot Kernel Oil – soft, light, and glowy
  • Rosehip Seed Oil – skin rejuvenator, fast-absorbing, but refrigerate for longer life
  • Sunflower Oil (high oleic) – gentle and absorbs beautifully

Thicker Oils for Deep Nourishment (Great in Salves/Soaps):

  • Castor Oil – adds gloss and glide in balms, creates amazing lather in soap
  • Avocado Oil – rich and creamy, deeply moisturizing
  • Tamanu Oil – earthy, thick, and healing (a little goes a long way)
  • Hemp Seed Oil – omega-rich and magical for skin


Fancy Schmancy “Luxury Oils” to Add (because you deserve it):

  • Hemp Seed Oil – omega-rich and magical for skin
  • Sweet Almond Oil – classic for sensitive skin
  • Apricot Seed Oil – baby-soft vibes
  • Rosehip Oil – scar-fading and anti-aging glow-maker
  • Meadowfoam Seed Oil – great stability and shelf life, very luxe!
  • Pomegranate Seed Oil – antioxidant queen, super rich and nourishing
  • Sea Buckthorn Oil – deep golden and healing, amazing for mature or irritated skin


Final Scoop from the Crunchy Crockpot Coven:

Using your crockpot for herbal oils is basically the kitchen witch’s hack of the century even if your not a witch 😂. You get:

  • Less stress
  • More self-sufficiency
  • And herbal potions ready for balms, salves, soaps, massage oils, or just a good ol’ mama self-care moment.

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