This Calendula Balm with nourish and soothe dry, cracked skin. Our recipe uses olive oil as the base of our balm, but you can use any other heat-tolerant oil you have around.
Stage 1: (heat until melted)
45% Olive Oil
15% Beeswax
Stage 2: (below 50°C)
35% Calendula Oil
3% Calendula CO2 Extract
1% Vitamin E
1% Essential Oils of your choice
35% Calendula Oil
3% Calendula CO2 Extract
1% Vitamin E
1% Essential Oils of your choice
Total 100%
Method:
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Heat all the Stage 1 ingredients in a double boiler until they are all liquid.
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Remove from the heat and keep stirring as it cools down to approximately 40-50°C.
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Stir in the Stage 3 (heat sensitive) ingredients and combine thoroughly. Pour into jars and leave to cool before sealing and labelling.