Gentle Calendula Lotion
Smooth liberally over your face and body whenever your skin needs a pick-me-up. Pro-tip: Apply right after your shower or bath. By moisturizing while your skin is still warm and damp, you effectively lock in hydration for long-lasting smoothness.
Ingredients
- 3 grams lanolin or beeswax or 1 oz
- 90 ml calendula oil or 3 floz -recipe on the blog
- 60 ml calendula tea or 2 floz
- Natural Preservative (optional)
- 3-5 drops essential oils of your choice lavender, chamomile, rose geranium
- 5 drops vitamin E oil or 3 drops rosemary
Instructions
- Add beeswax to a sanitized double boiler and heat gently until melted. (If using lanolin, you can add lanolin and calendula oil to the double boiler at the same time, and gently heat.)
- Once wax is melted, stir in oil and melt together (skip this step if using lanolin).
- Remove from heat.
- If using a natural preservative that needs to be added to the water phase, add to the calendula tea and stir well. If using an oil-soluble preservative, add it at the same time as the essential oil (in step 6).
- Allow the melted liquid to cool until you see the edges harden and turn white. Then, slowly add calendula tea, mixing vigorously with a sanitized whisk until it begins to thicken. Whisk in essential oil and oil-based preservative (if using).
- Whisk in vitamin E or rosemary extract, if desired, to act as antioxidants and help keep the lotion from going rancid.
- Pour the creamy lotion into sanitized glass jars, label, and store in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks (if using a preservative, shelf life will be longer).