Techniques
Protect homemade oil from sunlight to prevent darkening
Cover stored oil to limit light exposure, since too much sunlight can darken it.
The creator keeps a black sock over the oil container to reduce sunlight exposure. They say excess sunlight makes the oil go dark and they prefer to keep its lighter green color.
The short version
- Limit sunlight exposure during storage
- Cover the container if it sits in a bright area
What you need
- light-blocking cover (e.g., black sock)optionalAny opaque cover works
What goes wrong
Storing oil in direct sunlight
Cover it or store it in a darker place to reduce darkening.
Why it works
Light exposure can accelerate oxidation and color changes in oils.
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