Yes, you can use coconut oil when making rose oil through a DIY process.
Coconut oil is frequently used as a carrier oil in homemade rose oil recipes. This involves infusing rose petals into a base oil like coconut oil to extract some of the beneficial compounds and fragrance from the petals.
According to the provided reference snippet from a video titled "How To Make Rose Oil For Moisturized Hair & Skin | DIY," the creator used:
- A dozen roses, with petals picked off and placed in a glass bowl.
- Coconut oil that was melted on the stovetop.
This demonstrates that coconut oil is incorporated directly into the process of creating the rose-infused oil. The coconut oil acts as the medium that holds the essence of the rose petals after the infusion process.
How Coconut Oil is Used in DIY Rose Oil
In DIY methods, making rose oil typically involves:
- Collecting fresh or dried rose petals.
- Placing the petals in a container.
- Covering the petals with a carrier oil.
- Allowing the mixture to infuse over time (using heat or sunlight).
- Carrier Oil Role: Coconut oil serves as the carrier oil in this process. It's a stable oil that can absorb the fat-soluble compounds and fragrance from the rose petals during infusion.
- Melting: As shown in the reference, coconut oil may need to be melted before being added to the petals, especially if it's solid at room temperature, to ensure it fully covers the petals.
Using coconut oil results in a rose-infused coconut oil, which combines the properties of both ingredients. This infused oil can then be used for various applications, such as moisturizing hair and skin, as suggested by the video title.
