Easy Homemade Calendula Salve Recipe with Lavender Essential Oil
Equipment
- Measuring Cups
- Double Boiler
- Mason Jars
- Storage Tins
Ingredients
- 2 oz Apricot Kernel Oil
- 2 oz Sweet Almond Oil
- 1/4 oz Candelilla Wax
- 15 drops Lavender Essential Oil
- Calendula Flowers
- Rose Petals
Instructions
HOW TO MAKE INFUSE CALENDULA OIL
- Fill up a 4 oz or larger mason jar 3/4 of the way with calendula flowers.
- Add 2 oz of sweet almond oil and 2 oz of apricot oil to the jar, making sure to cover the calendula flowers and place a lid on the jar.
- Using a crock pot or slow cooker, that has a rack insert, place the mason jar on the rack and let warm for 4 to 6 hours on warm or low heat. Remove jar from slow cooker once infused time is up.
- Strain the infused oil into a clean container using a mesh strainer or a cheesecloth.
HOW TO MAKE THIS CALENDULA SALVE RECIPE
- Combine the calendula infused oil and the candelilla wax in a double boiler.
- Melt the oil and wax mixture slowly over low heat.
- Once melted, add 15 drops of lavender essential oil to the mixture.
- Pour the mixture into several storage tins.
- Garnish the calendula salve with a rose petal (optional).