Calendula is a gentle herb known for its healing powers. It soothes itchy, irritated skin and helps with rashes or minor pain. Making your own calendula remedy at home is simple and natural.
Why Use Calendula?
Calendula flowers contain anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. They calm the skin, reduce redness, and support healing. This makes calendula a trusted remedy for natural skincare.
Ingredients You Need
1/2 cup of dried calendula flowers
2 cups of sweet almond oil, coconut oil, or olive oil
A clean glass jar with lid
How to Make the Remedy
Place the dried calendula flowers in the jar.
Pour the oil of your choice over the flowers until fully covered.
Seal the jar with the lid.
Let the jar sit for 4 weeks in a warm, sunny spot. Shake gently every few days.
After 4 weeks, strain the flowers from the oil.
Store the infused oil in a clean jar or bottle.
How to Use It
Apply the calendula oil directly to itchy, irritated skin, rashes, or areas of minor pain. It can also be used as a base for balms, creams, or salves.
Benefits of Calendula Oil
Soothes itchy or irritated skin
Reduces redness and swelling
Helps calm rashes
Provides natural pain relief
Supports faster skin healing
Final Thoughts
A calendula remedy is a natural and safe way to care for your skin. With just a few ingredients, you can make a healing oil that’s always ready when irritation, rash, or pain occurs. To learn about more beneficial remedies, get the Medicinal Herbas for Health book.