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Hops is a great oil to use in recipes like this. It needs to be used sparingly, though, since it is very potent. I make a beard oil with hops, oak extract (yes, you read that right), vanilla, lavender, and grapefruit. It is one of my most requested items. Good hop oil is pricey, and so is...

I make a coffee extract using a alcohol vacuum extractor (Extractcraft). It will turn your head inside out- it is ~way~ too potent to taste. But it is perfect for making soap. Scented candles not so much, since it ends up smelling like burnt coffee. It is even better with a little mint in the...

Making your own oils can be very practical if you have the right equipment and supply of material. Vacuum distillation of lavender will pay for itself after a relatively short time if you make a lot of soap. This wasn't practical just a short time ago, but new equipment is making home extraction...