Calendula oil is extracted, by steam distillation, from the petals of a, golden-orange, flower known as the pot marigold.
This natural oil offers a variety of, healthful, benefits and can be used in many different ways. It is found in commercial and homemade skin care products. It is used for all ages, from babies to adults. It can be directly applied to the skin, but should be tested on a small area first. Use with caution and avoid if any allergic reactions occur.
BENEFITS:
Antiseptic & Antimicrobial: Helpful to quickly heal wounds, minor cuts, insect bites, bed sores and acne.
Anti-fungal: treats ringworm, jock itch and Athletes foot fungus.
Anti-inflammatory: treats spider veins, varicose veins, leg ulcers, and painful chilblains. (Chilblains is a condition caused by exposure to cold and humidity that damages the capillary beds in the skin. It is often confused with frostbite or trench foot.)
Antibacterial: reduces spread of bacteria; helpful for acne relief
Skin Regenerative & Other: Helps increase collagen levels, aids in diminishing scars, reduces fine lines or wrinkles, helps repair acne scars, gentle for delicate or sensitive skin and offers, overall, healthful skin.
USES: Found in commercial and homemade skin care products: lotions, ointments, soaps, salves, creams and cosmetics. Used as a base oil in massages for aromatherapy benefits.
When used for making homemade soap, there is no need to use much for it to be beneficial. Just add up to 10% of your total oils at the beginning of your soap making process. Shelf life of this soap making oil is approximately one year.
SAPONIFICATION: (converted to ounces)
NaOH: 0.134 oz. / KOH: 0.188
There are many commercial and
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