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Calendula Skin-Comfort Infused Oil

Course: Herbal Preparation
Cuisine: infused oil
Keyword: calendula, infused oil

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Dried calendula flowers
  • 1ΒΌ cup Olive oil, sunflower oil, or jojoba oil

Instructions

  • Place the dried calendula flowers in a clean, dry glass jar.
    Pour the oil over the flowers until they are fully covered.
    Stir gently with a clean spoon to release air bubbles.
    Cover the jar and place it in a warm, sunny windowsill for 2 to 4 weeks.
    Shake gently every day or two.
    Strain through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer.
    Store the oil in a clean, labeled bottle.

Notes

Apply a small amount to dry or rough-feeling skin as part of a gentle skin-care routine. Patch test first, especially if your skin is sensitive or if you have allergies to plants in the daisy family.