Calendula is a beautiful, easily accessible flower packed with wound healing, antifungal, and skin hydration properties that can benefit all your family members and furry friends. Her Latin name is Calendula officinalis L. in America, she is often called pot marigold. I learned recently that it is a vulnerary plant that heals wounds by promoting cell repair. The calendula petals will also fight fungus. It is the perfect herb to put in a salve to heal your skin. In my home, we call it the “magic cream” because it works for all the little bruises and bumps. It is also perfect for people with sensitive skin. Or, for your baby’s bump, these diaper rashes will disappear with the healing properties of this natural calendula salve recipe.
I absolutely love this calendula salve as a natural remedy that is suitable for all skin types and skin conditions. It is not only easy and cost-effective, but it also utilizes all-natural ingredients. The only challenging aspect of the recipe is obtaining the calendula oil, which can be either homemade or purchased from Mountain Rose Herbs. Once you have the calendula oil, the recipe is quick and easy to prepare. If you’re interested in making your calendula oil, here’s the link with the detailed instructions.
Grow this natural product in your backyard for the Whole Family
Calendula flowers are so easy to grow! You can have organic calendula flowers in your garden, too. Just sow the seeds directly in your flower bed, and the flowers reseed themself in the garden without human intervention. I always have a patch of beautiful pink, yellow, and red calendula ready to be turned into a smooth calendula salve. You can sow your seeds in the spring, and you will have a beautiful flower garden this summer. If you don’t have the time or the space, there is a convenient link where you can find dried calendula flowers online at my favorite herbal store: The Mountain Rose Herbs store.
How Calendula Salve Can Transform Your Skincare Routine?
We use this cream for everyday scratches. It’s also helpful for getting a nice glow when your skin is dry. Massage a little quantity on your pup’s paws, and they will thank you, especially in the winter when their little paw pads are cracked.
It’s natural and non-toxic. My goodness, you could eat it if you feel like it! Just kidding, don’t eat it. This salve is our magic cream for everything: dry skin, little scratches, little cuts, bruises, burns, sores, and rashes. You can apply it to your skin for quick relief.
Make your calendula cream with all-natural products!
Discover the power of your natural calendula salve. This natural herbal remedy combines the benefits of natural oils and wax to create a firm, protective, and nourishing treatment for your skin. Follow this step-by-step guide to craft your luxurious salve and experience the wonders of natural skincare. The consistency of your salve can easily be adjusted depending on your preferences. Use less beeswax for a softer salve and more beeswax if you’d like a firmer salve
Material
- One cup of Calendula oil ( I make mine with extra virgin olive oil, but you can use jojoba oil if you prefer or any good quality carrier oil that you have.
- 1/4 cup grated beeswax (local beeswax if you can!)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tsp of cocoa butter
- Optional: add 2 tsp of vitamin E oil
- Optional: add six drops of lavender pure essential oil (this will make your salve smell good, and it adds antifungal, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties )
Tools
- Microwave or double boiler
- Container that you will keep only for salve making ( for example, a big mason jar)
- Cute containers to keep your salve ( I like the tins aluminum one)
Instructions
Warm the oil over very low heat in a double boiler (or microwave for 1 minute at a time). Stir in the beeswax, coconut oil, and cacao butter and let it melt at a low temperature. When everything is liquid, take it off the stove and let it cool down. Add the lavender drops and the vitamin E (if using). Carefully pour into small jars or tins. It will solidify in a couple of hours. Put the lids and store them in your cabinets.
Recommended use
If you have minor cuts, scrapes, and chaps, first clean the area with mild soap, rinse, and dry it for external use. For minor burns, first, run cool water on the burn and dry it. Then, apply a thin layer of Calendula Ointment to the affected area three times a day or as needed.
The salve will keep for at least a year. Apply a small amount to treat skin rashes, wounds, and cuts. It is safe to massage small quantities on your dog’s paw pads to keep them in good shape.
Use externally to soothe and moisturize rough, dry skin or on skin irritations and lips. Yes, you can use it as a lip balm. Apply a thin layer as often as needed.
What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Calendula?
If you are allergic to flowers of the sunflower family, such as sunflowers, marigolds, or daisies, chances are that you could develop an allergic reaction. Do a patch test to verify if you are allergic to the calendula salve. It can be best for you to avoid calendula and its preparations to avoid a hypersensitivity reaction.
Cherish the beauty and spread the kindness!
Growing calendula in our garden to harvest calendula flowers and all the other herbs that we love in our yard is not just a hobby – it is a way of life! We hope it will inspire others to embrace sustainable practices and cherish the beauty of the natural world. By spreading kindness and my passion for the earth, I hope to show that living in harmony with nature is not only possible but deeply rewarding.
Giving credit to the herbalists
I want to clarify the information I am sharing; please understand that I am a plant lover, not an herbalist. My herb garden is full of plants, herbs, and trees that I use as my organic ingredients, and my findings are based on my research and my family’s experiments. I am now studying online at Flora Medicina to sharpen my knowledge of herb plants. But I am a beginner. I try to gather and popularize information to grow an understanding together. Plants and herbs are so powerful that together, we can learn and share our experiences and reconquer these techniques to restore a more natural world. Please leave me your opinion in the comments, and we can learn together. I am a big believer in herbs and nature and would love your opinion on herbal medicine.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Quick Easy everyday Calendula Salve
This salve is our magic cream for everything. Dry skin, little scratch, little cut. Bruises, burns, sores, and rashes. Apply it on your skin for a quick relief.
Materials
- One cup of Calendula oil (the link to make it is in the note below)
- 1/4 cup grated beeswax (local beeswax if you can!)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tsp of cocoa butter
- Optional: add 2 tsp of vitamin E oil
- Optional: add six drops of lavender pure essential oil (this will make your salve smell good, and it adds antifungal, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties )
Tools
- Microwave or double boiler
- Container that you will keep only for salve making ( for example a big mason jar)
- Cute container to keep your salve ( I like the tins aluminum one)
Instructions
Warm the oil over very low heat in a double boiler (or microwave for 1 minute at a time). Stir in the beeswax, coconut oil, and cacao butter and let it melt at a low temperature. When everything is liquid, take it off the stove and let it cool down. Add the lavender drops and the vitamin E if using. Carefully pour into small jars or tins. It will solidify in a couple of hours. Put the lids and store them in your cabinets.
Notes
The salve will keep for at least a year.
To use, apply a small amount of calendula salve to treat skin rashes, wounds, cut. Your dog can benefits from it too. Especially in the winter to keep your dog’s paw pads in good shape.
Click here to get the explanation to make your calendula oil
Recommended Uses
First, clean the area with mild soap, rinse, and dry for external use, such as minor cuts, scrapes, and chaps. For minor burns, first, run cool water on the burn and dry it. Then, apply a thin layer of Calendula Ointment to the affected area three times a day or as needed.
The salve will keep for at least a year. Apply a small amount to treat skin rashes, wounds, and cuts. Massage a small quantity on your dog’s paw pads to keep them in good shape. To make your calendula salve, you will need calendula oil. You can buy it or make it yourself. Learn how to make your calendula oil here—it’s so easy!
Use externally to soothe and moisturize rough, dry skin or on skin irritations and lips. Yes, you can use it as a lip balm. Apply liberally as often as needed.
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