Calendula is soothing to the skin and it give this lotion a lovely golden hue. Luckily, it’s not so golden as to tint your skin, so no worries there. I’ve been using this lotion every day for 1 month now, and not only is my skin the absolute softest it’s ever been. It’s also definitely not been tinted yellow in the least. But I really wanted to be sure about this, which is why I’ve held off putting out this recipe until 30 days had went by. Calendula is anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory, which is the perfect combination for skin in my opinion. It’s said to not only be soothing to your skin, but it’s also is thought to bring a nice even toned youthful look as well. I don’t think there’s any hard science to back this up, but in my 30 days of experience thus far – my skin has never looked better. But I also just want to say a word of caution, some people can have an allergic reaction to calendula, especially if they’re allergic to anything in the daisy or aster family. It’s also not recommended for anyone pregnant or nursing, so there’s that to keep in mind as well. If you have very sensitive skin, I always suggest consulting your doctor before trying anything like this. I happen to have extremely sensitive skin, and I always test new things out on myself in small areas in case my skin isn’t crazy about it. This recipe also contains citrus essential oils, which some people find troublesome for their skin. So again, consult your doctor for any concerns about what might be right for your particular skin. There are 2 ways to make an herbal tisane for this recipe: I have a gigantic block of beeswax I’m working on using up, but grating beeswax is definitely the harder way. If you can find beeswax pellets, I’ve included the weight measurement in the recipe for that purpose. That way you can just weigh them out, with no grating involved. Before adding the liquids, I like to melt the oil and beeswax together just until the wax melts. You want to be careful not to get the oil too hot before adding liquid, or it can sputter when the calendula tisane is added. Once the wax is melted, carefully whisk in the calendula tisane and the essential oils if you’re using them. Then it’s time to let the lotion cool to room temperature. It takes about 30 minutes for the lotion to cool enough to start to become thick. From there you’ll want to transfer it to an airtight container for storage. I placed mine in a small soap pump which works really well for dispensing the lotion. It’s also great for keeping the lotion for longer because you’re not touching it daily with your hands. If you are using a dispenser for the lotion, it’s easiest to pour it through a funnel and into the container right away. It’s still possible to transfer it after it thickens, you’ll just have to work at it quite a bit more. No reviews
