Where to Start

If you’re new to extract-making, it can seem impossible to know where to start. Choosing materials and solvents can seem overwhelming – there are so many possibilities!

• Which plants do what?

• What’s best – fresh or dried raw material?

• How should herbs be treated before use?

• Is it possible to make extracts using foods? (hint: yes)

• When is oil the best solvent?

• When is alcohol the right choice as a medium?

Get an Overview

This richly illustrated 76 page e-book will supply you with the necessary basics to choose which mediums and raw materials you want to start working with and help you approach creating your own extracts head first.

You’ll save both time and money by avoiding the most common beginner errors.

You don’t have to be a botanist, biologist, or chemist to create a successful extract. It does not even require pricey equipment or tools. Extract making is an art that is relatively quickly learned – but takes practice to master. 

Fair warning: making extracts is not only fun, but quite addictive.

PLEASE NOTE: Get Started Making Your Own Extracts DOES NOT GO INTO SPECIFIC DETAIL ABOUT MAKING EACH TYPE OF EXTRACT. This e-book is an overview of the most common processes, solvent types, and raw materials. This blog article explains more.

It’s a guide to help you get started with confidence.

Spotlight on a Few Classics - An Ideal Way to Begin

The section on raw materials provides you with spotlighted information on eleven classic herbs for skincare and cosmetics.

You’ll learn what these herbs have to offer and which solvents they are compatible with.

Features include

Extract basics

Explanation of the Process

Introduction to Mediums (solvents)

Overview of Infusion Methods

Tips on Pairing Ingredients with Mediums

Working smart (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Tips about Equipment and Containers

Section on Plant Materials

Section on using Foods and Spices as raw materials

and much much more!

Digital Format: a Sustainable Solution with a Print Friendly Option

This product is only available in digital format (and delivered to you directly after purchase in a separate e-mail including a download link), but if you prefer hard copy, the digital file is formatted to print out in good quality with clear text and beautiful graphics.

This sustainable solution saves you on shipping costs (as well as waiting time for delivery) and allows you the freedom to print out chosen pages, sections, or the entire book in the page size that suits your printer.

Scroll down to see the complete Table of Contents and some of the pages from this book.

Please note: This is a non-refundable digital product.

Table of Contents

Introduction    
Extract vs Essential Oil    

Extract Basics    

The Process    
Containers    
Infusing    
Bottling and Storing    
Good Manufacturing Practice    
Start a Journal    

Introduction to Mediums            

Oil   
Heat Method    
Sun Method    
Cold Method    
Shelf Life    
Where Macerations Can Be Used    

Glycerine     
Infusion Time    
Function    
Where Glycerites Can Be Used    

Alcohol     
Which Alcohol         
Mind The Mixture    
Infusion Time     
Where Alcohol-Based Tinctures Can Be Used         

Vinegar     
Shelf LIfe     
Which Vinegar     
Infusion Time     
Where Vinegar-Based Tinctures Can Be Used     

Pairing Materials with Mediums     

It’s an Art    

Oil Infusion     
With Plants    
With Food and Spices    

Glycerine Infusion     
With Plants    
With Food and Spices    

Alcohol Infusion     
With Plants    
With Food and Spices    

Vinegar Infusion     
With Plants    
With Food and Spices    
Getting Creative     

Raw Materials

INCI Names    
Go Local and Seasonal     
A Case for Organic     

Plants & Herbs    

Fresh or Dried Plants    
Tips for Preparation    
Arnica    
Calendula            
Chamomile    
Elderblossom    
Horsetail    
Lavender    
Mallow    
Peppermint    
Rose    
Rosemary            
Witch Hazel    
More Inspiration    

Foods & Spices

A Note on Actives in Foods    
Fresh or Dried Foods    
Tips for Preparation    
Berries & Fruits    
Carrot    
Citrus Fruits    
Cucumber    
Elderberries    
Goji Berries    
Green Tea    
Rooibos    
Rosehips    
Vanilla    
More Inspiration    

Glossary  

Terms used in this book        

References    

More Information    
Sources