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Orange Oil

DIY Orange Oil to use for cleaning and DIY beauty products

Ingredients

  • 1 5lb bag clementines or oranges
  • Vodka (amount varies depending on the size of jar used)

Instructions

  1. scrape the pith from orange peels and place the peels in a bowl to dry out for 1-3 days

  2. Once peels have dried out, place the peels in a glass container and pour vodka over them, leaving a little room at the top.

  3. Close the container and give it a good shake once a day for the next three days.

  4. After 3 days, drain the oranges using a coffee filter to get rid of sediment and discard the oranges.

  5. Leave the oil in an open bowl or container for 3 days, covered with a paper towel to allow the alcohol to evaporate. Be sure to place it in a place where you won't tip it over and be careful not to let the towel fall in the bowl.

  6. After 3 days your oil is ready to be stored. Store in a cool dark place.