Calendula Yarrow Salve Recipe
This Easy Calendula Yarrow Salve recipe combines the soothing power of calendula and restorative yarrow with shea butter and beeswax to nourish and protect your skin. Ideal for treating dry skin, eczema, minor cuts, and more.
Equipment
- Double boiler or a makeshift one with a pot and a stainless steel bowl
- Jars with lids (I used 6 - 4 oz. mason jars)
- Kitchen scale to weigh ingredients
- Stiring utenstil & pot holder
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Calendula-infused oil (see notes for recipe)
- 8 oz. Yarrow-infused oil (see notes for recipe)
- 2 oz. Shea butter
- 2 oz. Beeswax pastilles
- 20-40 drops Essential oils (optional, see notes for combinations)
Instructions
- Weigh Your Ingredients: Measure the shea butter, beeswax, and oils accurately to achieve the desired consistency of the salve.
- Set Up Your Double Boiler: If you’re making your own double boiler, fill a pot with a few inches of water and place a stainless steel bowl over it. Make sure the water and bowl don’t touch.
- Melt Shea Butter and Beeswax: Place the shea butter and beeswax in the bowl. Heat on medium until they melt, stirring occasionally.
- Add Infused Oils: Gently stir in the calendula and yarrow-infused oils. Adding these oils might cause the beeswax and shea butter mixture to solidify slightly. Keep the mixture on the stove, stirring occasionally, until everything is completely melted again. Once fully melted and combined, remove from heat.
- Add Essential Oils: If you’re using essential oils, add 20-40 drops at this point and stir thoroughly to combine all the oils.
- Pour Into Jars: While the mixture is still liquid, carefully pour it into your prepared jars. The bowl will be really hot, so handle it with pot holders.
- Cool and Solidify: Let the jars sit at room temperature to cool. Avoid covering them immediately to prevent condensation.
- Label and Store: Once cool, label your jars and store them in a cool, dry place. Use the salve within a year for best results.
Notes
How to make Calendula-infused oil
How to make Yarrow-infused oil
Essential oil combinations:
- Lavender and Rosemary: Soothing, refreshing. Great for relaxation.
- Tea Tree and Eucalyptus: Good for acne-prone skin. Fights bacteria.
- Peppermint and Chamomile: Cooling, calming. Ideal for sensitive skin.
- Frankincense and Myrrh: Rejuvenates skin. Reduces scars.
- Geranium and Clary Sage: Balances oils. Good for mature skin.
- Lemon and Lavender: Brightens skin. Keeps it calm.
- Rose and Sandalwood: Moisturizes deeply. Improves texture.
- Bergamot and Patchouli: Lifts mood. Promotes healing.