Rosewater sounds nice, but I've found aloe vera gel to be a lifesaver when my DIY stuff turns out too harsh. Once I made this chamomile infusion that smelled... questionable, and it stung a bit. Mixing in aloe gel calmed the irritation pretty fast and toned down the smell too. Might help you out if rosewater isn't enough.
"Once I made this chamomile infusion that smelled... questionable, and it stung a bit."
Haha, been there! Aloe gel is a miracle worker for sure, but honestly, sometimes it's better to just admit defeat and start fresh—especially if your kitchen smells like suspicious tea experiments for days afterward.
Haha, I feel your pain on the suspicious tea smell lingering around the kitchen. I've had my fair share of herbal experiments go sideways too. Honestly, if something smells off or stings, it's usually a sign that the extraction was either too concentrated or maybe contaminated somehow. Diluting it with a neutral carrier oil (like coconut or jojoba) can sometimes salvage it, but if it still feels sketchy, I'd probably toss it and start over. Better safe than sorry, especially if you're planning to use it on your skin or mouth.
"sometimes it's better to just admit defeat and start fresh"
Totally agree with this. It's tempting to try and rescue a batch, but sometimes the best solution is just to chalk it up as a learning experience. Next time, maybe try shorter infusion times or lower temperatures—gentle heat and patience usually yield better results. Good luck with your next batch... we've all been there!
Been there myself—tried making a clove oil tincture once for toothache relief, and the smell was... questionable at best. Like you said:
"if it still feels sketchy, I'd probably toss it and start over."
Sometimes it's just better to trust your gut and try again.
Been there, done that... my kitchen smelled like questionable herbal experiments for days. 😂 Honestly, if it's just a bit too strong or funky-smelling, diluting it with a neutral oil (like almond or coconut) sometimes helps mellow things out. But if your gut's screaming "don't," better safe than sorry—no shame in a fresh start and fewer weird smells lingering around the house.
