Calendula is one of the most well known herbs for skin care. Even beginners can make calendula infused oil which only requires two ingredients. The bright orange petals are an excellent remedy for red and inflamed skin. The healing properties of calendula also help to prevent the spread of infection and speed of the rate of repair.
Calendula's Key Actions
- Anti-inflammatory
- Relieves muscle spasms
- Astringent
- Prevents hemorrhaging
- Heals wounds
- Antispectic
- Detoxifying
Calendula is above all a remedy for the skin. It provides effective treatment for most all minor skin problems. Some of the skin issues calendula may help with include:
- Cuts & scrapes
- Minor burns
- Sunburn
- Acne
- Rashes
- Ringworm
- Althete's foot
- Thrush
- Cradle Cap
In addition to its healing properties for skin, it is also useful (as a tincture) for digestive issues and as a detoxifying herb. It can help treat underlying toxicity that cause systemic skin issues like acne or eczema.
Calendula is native to northern Europe and is easily propagated in temperate regions. It can be started from seed and grown as a part of an annual vegetable garden. The fresh blooms can be clipped off the plant to use fresh for tinctures or dried for making infused oils.
How to Make Calendula Infused Oil
Ingredients
- Dried Calendula Flowers
- Olive oil or Avocado Oil
Instructions
- First, fill a glass jar 2/3 full with dried calendula flowers.
- Next, pour oil over the flowers until it completely covers them, close the jar, and shake well.
- Place the jar in a sunny spot, such as a windowsill, and leave for 4-6 weeks. Alternatively, place the jar on a seedling mat for a small amount of heat.
- After the infusion time is over, pour the oil into a muslin cloth, fine metal strainer, or use an herb press. Allow all of the oil to filter through and press or squeeze the remaining oil from the herbs.
- Lastly, pour the infused oil into a dark glass bottle, label and store.
This method (in my opinion) makes the best calendula oil but it does take some time to infuse. Another way to make this oil is by heating it. Follow the instructions in this article to make this oil quicker (in one day).
Calendula Infused Oil
Equipment
- Glass jar
Ingredients
- Dried Calendula Flowers
- Olive oil or Avocado Oil
Instructions
- First, fill a glass jar 2/3 full with dried calendula flowers.
- Next, pour oil over the flowers until it completely covers them, close the jar, and shake well.
- Place the jar in a sunny spot, such as a windowsill, and leave for 4-6 weeks. Alternatively, place the jar on a seedling mat for a small amount of heat.
- After the infusion time is over, pour the oil into a muslin cloth, fine metal strainer, or use an herb press. Allow all of the oil to filter through and press or squeeze the remaining oil from the herbs.
- Lastly, pour the infused oil into a dark glass bottle, label and store.
Uses for Calendula Oil
Calendula is so versatile and is a go-to oil for almost all skin issues.
- Use alone as a facial serum and moisturizer
- Add the oil to a salve for cuts, scrapes, and burns
- Add to body oils for healthy skin
- Use after you've had too much sun exposure
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