Great video - I used your balm/salve recipe for my partner last year when he was undergoing radiotherapy on his neck and it worked amazingly - he came through treatment with no damage to the skin.
I love growing calendula. Last year I made calendula infused oil and chamomile infused oil to use with my beeswax for salve and lip balm and everyone absolutely loves it! 🌼
I've now made 3 of your lovely Calendula recipes, the soap, lip balm and the body cream. All have been a great success and well received as gifts. The cream in particular has a lovely, mousse-like texture. I made it using coconut oil for the infusion stage and it worked really well. I prefer it to the expensive Jo Malone body butter I was given for Christmas! So, planning my next batches, I haven't been able to source seed of Calendula officinalis 'Resina' here in the UK, do you have any advice on that please?
Hi Penny, I have homegrown Calendula Resina seeds here in the British Isles. I can't sell them directly, but I have been known to give them away as gifts for those who make soap and skincare purchases on my website and express interest in them. lovelygreens.co.uk/shop/healing-calendula-salve/
Your video is awesome btw. My husband broke out in hives both times when I made my oil. I made using 2 different brands of organic calendula and 2 different carrier oils. Is it possible too potent of a recipe can cause it? I added 3/4jar full of flowers. Thank you
It does work, but sunflower oil isn't the best choice for making skincare. The main reason is that it and other seed oils have a tendency to oxidize (go rancid) quicker than nut or fruit oils. If you have no other oil available, you can use it, but stick to oils with more skin nutrients and a longer shelf-life, if you can.
Is it necessary to strain out the flowers if I intend to store the oil? I will not be using it for a salve, balm, or other use. Just for additional info, I used sweet almond oil as a carrier.
You can leave the flowers in until you use the oil, but it's better to strain and have the oil ready to use. It saves having to do that step before making. Are you thinking of using dried flowers as decoration? I'm not sure of what you're thinking or the end purpose.
I am going to try the alcohol infused method. Does it matter what oil you use ? I was going to use either grapeseed, coconut, or tallow ? I’m making it for my daughters eczema
Cold-pressed oils will be better for eczema, so look for that in the product information and label. Cold-pressed coconut oil is a good option. Also, keep in mind that alcohol might not be the best for inflamed skin, and there may be some left oil made using the alcohol intermediary method. You'd do better to use one of the other methods.
Yes, you can! There's a tiny amount of alcohol (drying to the skin) in the oil, but it should not be an issue. It can mainly evaporate off during oil and skincare preparation. However, if there is some still in the oil, it won't stay dispersed. During storage, it will collect at the bottom of the container, and you can avoid using it.
Calendula oil is not a perfume as it has little scent. It's used as a healing oil for irritated skin conditions and wound healing. It can also naturally color handmade soap yellow.
I am planning to infuse calendula oil for the first time and would love your guidance. I would prefer the first option but since I am based in Scotland the room temperature is around 20 degrees cel and there is barely any sunshine. So is this option feasible or should I always go for option2 ?
Untrue. Any oils left as the superfat can and do go rancid. That's why inexperienced soapmakers usually encounter DOS at some point in their soapmaking education.
Yes, but not for making infused oils because it's far too pricey. Jojoba oil (technically a liquid wax) is a wonderful oil that is very similar to human sebum. It's great added to skin serums, lotion recipes, and other fine skincare.
I made some calendula balm last year because of you and everyone I gave some to for Christmas loved it! Thanks again!
I did too!
I'm so happy to hear that!
Yay 😍
Great video - I used your balm/salve recipe for my partner last year when he was undergoing radiotherapy on his neck and it worked amazingly - he came through treatment with no damage to the skin.
That's amazing 👏 so pleased, and I hope he's still doing well!
Resina is the only one I have grown and noticed an incredible difference in the affects.
I love growing calendula. Last year I made calendula infused oil and chamomile infused oil to use with my beeswax for salve and lip balm and everyone absolutely loves it! 🌼
I liked very much your video. Very well explained. I will try
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What a great video ! Easy to follow..❤
really interesting tanya
Great video as always. Thanks
This was so helpful, thank you so much.
Thank you
Lovely video ! Ive been making this for a couple of years just as a moisturiser for my skin or use on cuts. I make with almond oil.💖
Sweet almond oil is my favourite carrier oil for calendula, too :)
10/10 video I'm impressed
I've now made 3 of your lovely Calendula recipes, the soap, lip balm and the body cream. All have been a great success and well received as gifts. The cream in particular has a lovely, mousse-like texture. I made it using coconut oil for the infusion stage and it worked really well. I prefer it to the expensive Jo Malone body butter I was given for Christmas! So, planning my next batches, I haven't been able to source seed of Calendula officinalis 'Resina' here in the UK, do you have any advice on that please?
Hi Penny, I have homegrown Calendula Resina seeds here in the British Isles. I can't sell them directly, but I have been known to give them away as gifts for those who make soap and skincare purchases on my website and express interest in them. lovelygreens.co.uk/shop/healing-calendula-salve/
Your video is awesome btw. My husband broke out in hives both times when I made my oil. I made using 2 different brands of organic calendula and 2 different carrier oils. Is it possible too potent of a recipe can cause it? I added 3/4jar full of flowers. Thank you
It could be that your husband is allergic to calendula and/or the ragweed family. Does he react to chamomile?
Can you do this with any herbs? such as Lavender & Rose?
Lavender, yes to all three methods. Rose petals will only work for the alcohol intermediary method - they do not contain oil-soluble components.
Just wondering, what about sunflower oil? Is it fitting for balm products? Great video!🖤
It does work, but sunflower oil isn't the best choice for making skincare. The main reason is that it and other seed oils have a tendency to oxidize (go rancid) quicker than nut or fruit oils. If you have no other oil available, you can use it, but stick to oils with more skin nutrients and a longer shelf-life, if you can.
Is it necessary to strain out the flowers if I intend to store the oil? I will not be using it for a salve, balm, or other use. Just for additional info, I used sweet almond oil as a carrier.
You can leave the flowers in until you use the oil, but it's better to strain and have the oil ready to use. It saves having to do that step before making. Are you thinking of using dried flowers as decoration? I'm not sure of what you're thinking or the end purpose.
Can I use coconut oil, is it the same process? Thank you
For the second method, yes.
I am going to try the alcohol infused method. Does it matter what oil you use ? I was going to use either grapeseed, coconut, or tallow ? I’m making it for my daughters eczema
Cold-pressed oils will be better for eczema, so look for that in the product information and label. Cold-pressed coconut oil is a good option. Also, keep in mind that alcohol might not be the best for inflamed skin, and there may be some left oil made using the alcohol intermediary method. You'd do better to use one of the other methods.
@ okay I only said that one to get more of a potent oil but thankyou for letting me know. I haven’t made it yet so maybe that was a sign.
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. I'm wondering if I use the alcohol (Vodka) method, can I use that infusion for lotions or cream?
Yes, you can! There's a tiny amount of alcohol (drying to the skin) in the oil, but it should not be an issue. It can mainly evaporate off during oil and skincare preparation. However, if there is some still in the oil, it won't stay dispersed. During storage, it will collect at the bottom of the container, and you can avoid using it.
@@Lovelygreens Appreciate that🙏🏻
Cooking oil? Or perfume. What are different use
Calendula oil is not a perfume as it has little scent. It's used as a healing oil for irritated skin conditions and wound healing. It can also naturally color handmade soap yellow.
I am planning to infuse calendula oil for the first time and would love your guidance. I would prefer the first option but since I am based in Scotland the room temperature is around 20 degrees cel and there is barely any sunshine. So is this option feasible or should I always go for option2 ?
Option 1 is absolutely fine for 20⁰C. Even cooler than that!
Can we use anything other than alcohol like apple cider vinegar?
Afraid not.
shelf life does extend for oils in case of soap, soap never goes bad so once it's made the oils in the soap never go rancid
Untrue. Any oils left as the superfat can and do go rancid. That's why inexperienced soapmakers usually encounter DOS at some point in their soapmaking education.
@@Lovelygreens so it is possible to make forever soap if it's a 0% superfat
Can use coconut oil
Yes, but only in the second method.
Do you ever use jojoba oil ?
Yes, but not for making infused oils because it's far too pricey. Jojoba oil (technically a liquid wax) is a wonderful oil that is very similar to human sebum. It's great added to skin serums, lotion recipes, and other fine skincare.
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Hi, I was make cold process soap. But it were gel form. What is the solution about this issue. Thank you.
Hiya, I don't quite understand. Could you explain a bit more and/or email me a photo?
@@Lovelygreens thank you for yout interest. how can I send an email? where can I find the address?
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