04/27/2025
Hey, friends! I’m going to have to reschedule the Calendula Salve Live, but I’ll post the recipe if you have everything to make it — I hope y’all have a wonderful Sunday 🫶🏼
Calendula Salve 🌿
Ingredients:
1 cup of calendula infused oil
1 Tbsp shea butter (optional)
4 Tbsp beeswax pellets
essential oils - 10 drops for a mild scent or 15 drops for a stronger scent (optional)
dried calendula flowers (optional)
Tools:
-a spoon
-a double boiler
-containers for the salve, such as metal tins or glass jars
Directions:
-Set out the containers for the salve, removing the lids.
-Set up the double boiler, filling the lower pot half full with water, and placing the smaller empty pot on top.
-Boil the water, heating up the empty pot on the top of the double boiler.
-Add the calendula infused oil, beeswax and shea butter.
-Stir together as the ingredients begin to melt.
*If you don't have a double boiler, you can also set up a makeshift double boiler by placing a heat resistant glass bowl or measuring cup into a pot of hot water. -The beeswax and shea butter melt readily when warmed.
-Once melted remove the mixture from the heat.
-Add the essential oils, if you choose to do so.
-Carefully pour the mixture into the containers you have chosen for the salve.
-Do not move the containers while the salve is still liquefied.
*Be careful not to burn your fingers on the hot salve.
-Allow the salve to begin to set, then drop some dried calendula petals on top of the mixture for decoration. -The petals will stick to the still moist salve, however will not sink to the bottom at this stage.
-Allow the salve to completely cool on the counter top at room temperature. It will set and become solidified as it cools.
-Once completely cool, place the caps on the filled containers.
The salve is now ready to use! These also make wonderful gifts 😊
