Infused oils vs. essential oils

Herbs are soaked in a specific oil to extract the active ingredients to create infused oils. Calendula, for example, infuses exceptionally effectively and yields an oil that is really restorative. Some, like lavender, are better than the actual essential oil, but not nearly as nice.
Many essential oils are produced by a process known as steam distillation, which involves boiling plant material to create steam, which then passes through a tube and is submerged in cold water. Condensed liquid will consist of two components: an oil compound and a water compound. The water compound is the source of flower waters like rose and lavender water. DIY essential oils are the ones that stand out.