Calendula Salve
The beloved Calendula brings bright warmth to our gardens and hearts. It can help with inflamed and irritated skin. It can help prevent the spread of infection through antiseptic and healing properties; and even speed up the repair time. It can be cleansing and detoxifying.
Read more about the healing benefits.
Calendula Sunshine Salve
Ingredients:
3 oz Calendula and chamomile infused olive oil [alternative: purchase Rebecca’s Apothecary’s Awesome Baby Oil, which alternatively uses apricot oil]
3 oz Plantain infused olive oil
1 oz [28g] Beeswax chopped, or pearls
Optional: Neroli or preferred essential oil: 35 drops
Other tools: pot, small beaker to warm oil and pour, whisk or spoon, knife [if using beeswax block]
Directions:
Combine beeswax and oil into your small beaker in a pot with water. The water should be just high enough to melt the beeswax. I place a washcloth in between the pot and beaker for added support.
Warm on low to medium heat until beeswax is fully melted, stirring occasionally. While it’s melting, prepare your jars. It’s very important they are clean and completely dry. When the beeswax is melted, you can test the firmness of your salve by scooping a bit out and placing the spoon in the freezer. In a few minutes, you can see how hard or soft it is. Add a bit more beeswax for a harder consistency, or oil for a bit softer consistency.
When the desired consistency is reached, you can add any essential oils you want. Stir well. Pour your salve into your tins or jars. Allow them to completely cool before lidding them.
Name and date your salve. Perhaps share with a friend, and enjoy when the time comes!
Notes:
Makes roughly 7 oz salve. Small metal tins, or 1 and 2 oz jars work best for easy use. Keep one at home, and one in your bag for on-the-go.
Essential oil standard amount is 1% or less to avoid possible skin irritation. Start light, and smell. You can always make note of the exact amount used, and increase next time if desired.
