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I've been solar-infusing sweet almond oil with various (separate) botanicals over the last couple of weeks, intending to get both the beneficial properties and hopefully a little color. Calendula and chamomile made the oil a nice sunshine yellow, cloves made it black, tea leaves turned a very dark green, and frankincense tears and lavender have produced no color. This is all more or less expected, but one I'm surprised about is beet root powder. I put 1 or 1-1/2 tablespoons in about 6 oz and it has made no change. Did I not use enough? I know this isn't much compared to the amount I would use for an herb, but I thought powder wouldn't require as much.

What other botanicals might give sweet almond or grape seed oils some natural color? I'd love to get a purple. Alkanet?

Can I ask my you want to color your massage oils? I would think it would stain any clothing or sheets if colored. You could always try using dye herbs to color your oils for example: tumeric, plantain, hops, etc.

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<3 SoapyJoes

I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and I would not want to use a massage oil that has been colored. It could stain the sheets or the white uniform that I wear.

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Irena
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