Easy DIY Calendula Oil Recipe

Harness the power of nature’s healer! Calendula, a vibrant orange flower, boasts impressive anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Traditionally used as a gentle skin salve, calendula oil soothes minor cuts, scrapes, burns, rashes, and bug bites. It can even bring relief to dry, cracked skin and itching.

Ready to craft your own healing oil? It’s surprisingly simple!

What You Will Need

• Dried Calendula Oficinalis Flowers: Ensure they’re completely dry to prevent spoilage.
• Carrier oil: Depending on your preference, you can choose from olive oil, sweet almond oil, or jojoba oil.

Instructions

1. Fill a jar: Pack it loosely with dried calendula flowers.
2. Bathe the flowers: Pour your chosen carrier oil over the flowers, ensuring they’re fully submerged.
3. Chase away air bubbles: Gently stir the mixture to remove any air pockets.
4. Sun-kissed infusion: Place the jar on a sunny windowsill for 4-6 weeks, allowing the calendula’s goodness to infuse the oil.
5. Straining for perfection: After infusion, strain the oil using cheesecloth or a fine sieve.
6. Storage for future use: Store your finished calendula oil in a labeled, dark glass jar in a cool place. It will last for about a year. For extended shelf life, store it in the refrigerator; just remember to let it warm up before use.

How to Use the Oil

• Direct application: Gently massage the oil onto cuts, scrapes, and minor wounds to promote healing.
• Dry skin savior: Soothe dryness and cracking on hands and feet, or even use a touch on your hair for added shine.
• DIY delight: Calendula oil forms the base for countless homemade skincare products, such as salves, creams, body butters, lotions, lip balms, and diaper rash creams.

Calendula oil isn’t just easy to make, it’s a gateway to a world of natural skincare possibilities!