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
Total 100%
Method:
Heat all the Stage 1 ingredients in a double boiler until they are all liquid.
Remove from the heat and keep stirring as it cools down to approximately 40-50°C.
Stir in the Stage 3 (heat sensitive) ingredients and combine thoroughly. Pour into jars and leave to cool before sealing and labelling.
These notes are not meant to replace medical guidance and you should seek the advice of your doctor for your health matters. The formulae are given in good faith and are intended for educational purposes only. They have not been evaluated or tested in any way and Aromantic Ltd. makes no claim as to their effectiveness. It is up to the reader to ensure that any products they produce from these recipes are safe to use, and if relevant, compliant under current cosmetic regulations.
For more information and guidance on making your own skin care products please see Aromantic's books and eBooks in our Publications section.
