Calendula Salve: A Go-To for All Things Skin
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If you are anything like me, you are on a quest to simplify your home as much as possible, while making it functional and bringing in more natural solutions for your family (or just yourself).
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Looking for a natural, simple, but effective go-to for all things skin? Calendula salve will be your best friend.
Gentle for everybody, even the youngest of family members, this is our most-used salve at home: for dry or irritated skin, to soothe bug bites and skin after too much sun exposure, to help heal little scratches and cuts faster, or simply to moisturize skin with very minimal, nature-given ingredients.
I personally also used it as a gentle diaper balm and a no-need-to-wipe-off nursing salve after our third baby was born — and will, when our fourth will be here in just a few short weeks.
Truly, this calendula salve is a go-to in our home. Very little goes a very long way. It is a natural all purpose salve that is for the whole family.
How is it made?
This calendula herbal salve is made with ethically grown and harvested dry calendula flowers from a small family farm, that I have then slow-infused in organic, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil for more than 6 weeks to reap all the benefits. The salve also contains organic beeswax, cold-pressed and unrefined extra virgin coconut oil + vitamin E, ingredients that have lovely therapeutic properties themselves.
We personally also like its subtle, honey-like aroma, as an added bonus.
Calendula Officinalis — A Real Powerhouse of a Plant
Also referred to as “marigold”, calendula officinalis is known to:
help with dry, irritated, itchy skin, incl. cracked nipples for nursing or pumping mamas (no need to wipe off before), diaper rash, stings, scratches, and even minor sunburns.
have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antiseptic properties.
nourish the skin, minimize the appearance of scars, and support calming of skin inflammation.
What are benefits of the other Natural ingredients Used?
Olive Oil
in itself is said to have skin-repairing actions due to its anti-inflammatory properties + it creates a moisturizing, protective skin barrier.
Beeswax
has known antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties while helping to keep skin hydrated.
Coconut Oil
is said to be rich in antioxidants, protects, hydrates, and softens the skin, soothes skin redness and irritation.
Vitamin E
known to help lock moisture into skin, act as an antioxidant, and hence protect cells from further damage.
Add this to your Holistic toolbox — simply, naturally
I have this calendula salve available in my Etsy shop (always ships free) or at a discounted price for local Ramona, CA residents for pickup.
As the wife of a Marine Corps Veteran, I am offering 15% off for military, veteran, law enforcement, and first responder families. Thank you!
Who should refrain from using calendula salve?
This aromatic preparation, while generally gentle for all ages, should not be used if you have a known allergy to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family. For any questions, especially if you are undergoing medical treatment, take specific medication, or have other health concerns, kindly consult your trusted healthcare practitioner before use of this product.
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Disclaimer: The above information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. You are using the information provided on this site or materials and blogs linked from this post at your own risk. The information is never a substitute for professional medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis especially when pregnant, nursing, taking specific medication, having a medical condition, or undergoing medical treatment. If you are looking for guidance from a certified aromatherapy practitioner, you are welcome to reach out to me at any time and I will be in touch.