Calendula Salve
This homemade calendula salve is a simple and nourishing herbal remedy made with calendula-infused organic olive oil, beeswax, and optional shea butter for extra moisture. This natural skin salve is perfect for dry skin, dry hands, rough elbows, bug bites, diaper rash, razor burn, and other skin irritations. Made with natural ingredients and soothing calendula officinalis, this calendula salve recipe creates a rich protective barrier that helps calm and moisturize sensitive skin.
Ingredients
- 1 cup infused calendula oil refer to recipe
- 1 ounce beeswax pellets 3 tbsp
- 2 tbsp organic shea butter optional - if you add shea butter use 3 tbsp of beeswax
- 1 tsp vitamin e oil optional
- 4-6 drops essential oils optional - lavendar, chamomile or tea tree are good options
Instructions
- Set up your double boiler by filling a small saucepan with severl inches of water and placing it over low heat. Then, place a double boiler or heat-safe glass bowl over the saucepan, making sure the bottom does not touch the water.
- Once the water has come to a simmer, add your calendula infused olive oil, beeswax, and organic shea butter (if using) to the bowl of the double boiler and place it over the heat. Allow the beeswax and shea butter to melt into the olive oil over a low heat. Ensuring the oil stays at a temperature below 140-160F, to preserve the beneficial compounds of the olive oil.1 cup infused calendula oil, 1 ounce beeswax pellets, 2 tbsp organic shea butter
- Remove your oils from the heat and then add in your vitamin e oil and your essential oils (if using). Give it a brief stir just to combine the oils. If you're using essential oils some of the best options are lavendar for soothing, Chamomile for calming skin irritations, and Tea Tree for antibacterial properties1 tsp vitamin e oil, 4-6 drops essential oils
- Carefully pour your salve into small glass jars or tins. Once your salve begins to cool off, it will harden pretty quickly. So it is important to transfer it into it's final container before it begins to harden. However, allow the salve to cool completely before placing the lid on. The finished product should be smooth, creamy, and easy to spread in a thick layer over dry or irritated areas.
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