I love using whole, natural plant materials instead of purchasing extracts to formulate my skincare products. By using plants in their unadulterated form, we preserve their natural goodness.

Our bodies, being part of the natural world, can recognize and absorb these benefits more easily.

Herbal infusions are my favorites! These infused oils can enhance the effectiveness of skincare products by providing natural nutrients and therapeutic benefits. Herbal oil infusions harness the power of plants, drawing out their therapeutic properties and offering the nurturing qualities of both the carrier oil and the plant itself.

So, what is herb-infused oil? Steeping herbs in oil is an ancient method of medicine-making that takes about eight weeks to prepare. During this time, beneficial compounds, fatty acids, and essential oils are gently extracted from the herbs into the carrier oil. After straining, what remains is a medicinal herbal oil that allows the active compounds to be easily absorbed by the skin to nourish and heal.

At Vika's Essentials, we infuse organic Calendula flowers into extra-virgin olive oil and organic Chamomile into apricot kernel oil for our preparations. These infusions are later incorporated into our organic products, including the Signature Line Collection's Earthly Elixir, Virgin Pearls Serum, Sea Buckthorn Serum, and Lip Balm Roman's Kiss.