Calendula is a gentle, yet potent ally for nurturing the largest organ of our bodies: our skin. Calendula promotes healthy, nourished, and strong skin through its unique phytochemical profile. Use it for nicks, scratches, dryness and other day-to-day occurrences that warrant a little extra skin-loving.
Calendula is great for ensuring skin stays smooth and moisturized; I like to use it in place of a daily hand lotion.
It is safe to use on body and face, though some may find it a bit heavy for long-term repeated facial application due to the beeswax.
Salves and other topical products are best absorbed with massage; if you have the time, massaging your product into your skin will increase its absorption and efficacy. This mindful, embodied moment is the perfect opportunity to pair an intention, prayer, or moment of gratitude with your practice. These little moments create portals, helping us to birth new realities for ourselves and our bodies over time.
Even just a little bit of conscious attention can go a long way. ✩‧₊˚
Calendula Salve
Infusion of organic calendula (Calendula officinalis) in organic sunflower oil; essential oils of lavender, cedarwood, and chamomile; beeswax; vitamin e oil; and trace amounts of organic alcohol.