Great video - I used your balm/salve recipe for my partner last year when he was undergoing radiotherapy on his neck and it worked amazingly - he came through treatment with no damage to the skin.
I love growing calendula. Last year I made calendula infused oil and chamomile infused oil to use with my beeswax for salve and lip balm and everyone absolutely loves it! 🌼
Untrue. Any oils left as the superfat can and do go rancid. That's why inexperienced soapmakers usually encounter DOS at some point in their soapmaking education.
I am planning to infuse calendula oil for the first time and would love your guidance. I would prefer the first option but since I am based in Scotland the room temperature is around 20 degrees cel and there is barely any sunshine. So is this option feasible or should I always go for option2 ?
Yes, you can! There's a tiny amount of alcohol (drying to the skin) in the oil, but it should not be an issue. It can mainly evaporate off during oil and skincare preparation. However, if there is some still in the oil, it won't stay dispersed. During storage, it will collect at the bottom of the container, and you can avoid using it.
I am going to try the alcohol infused method. Does it matter what oil you use ? I was going to use either grapeseed, coconut, or tallow ? I’m making it for my daughters eczema
Cold-pressed oils will be better for eczema, so look for that in the product information and label. Cold-pressed coconut oil is a good option. Also, keep in mind that alcohol might not be the best for inflamed skin, and there may be some left oil made using the alcohol intermediary method. You'd do better to use one of the other methods.
Calendula oil is not a perfume as it has little scent. It's used as a healing oil for irritated skin conditions and wound healing. It can also naturally color handmade soap yellow.
Yes, but not for making infused oils because it's far too pricey. Jojoba oil (technically a liquid wax) is a wonderful oil that is very similar to human sebum. It's great added to skin serums, lotion recipes, and other fine skincare.
I made some calendula balm last year because of you and everyone I gave some to for Christmas loved it! Thanks again!
I did too!
I'm so happy to hear that!
Yay 😍
Great video - I used your balm/salve recipe for my partner last year when he was undergoing radiotherapy on his neck and it worked amazingly - he came through treatment with no damage to the skin.
That's amazing 👏 so pleased, and I hope he's still doing well!
I love growing calendula. Last year I made calendula infused oil and chamomile infused oil to use with my beeswax for salve and lip balm and everyone absolutely loves it! 🌼
I liked very much your video. Very well explained. I will try
What a great video ! Easy to follow..❤
Resina is the only one I have grown and noticed an incredible difference in the affects.
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Great video as always. Thanks
This was so helpful, thank you so much.
really interesting tanya
Lovely video ! Ive been making this for a couple of years just as a moisturiser for my skin or use on cuts. I make with almond oil.💖
Sweet almond oil is my favourite carrier oil for calendula, too :)
Thank you
Just wondering, what about sunflower oil? Is it fitting for balm products? Great video!🖤
10/10 video I'm impressed
shelf life does extend for oils in case of soap, soap never goes bad so once it's made the oils in the soap never go rancid
Untrue. Any oils left as the superfat can and do go rancid. That's why inexperienced soapmakers usually encounter DOS at some point in their soapmaking education.
@@Lovelygreens so it is possible to make forever soap if it's a 0% superfat
I am planning to infuse calendula oil for the first time and would love your guidance. I would prefer the first option but since I am based in Scotland the room temperature is around 20 degrees cel and there is barely any sunshine. So is this option feasible or should I always go for option2 ?
Option 1 is absolutely fine for 20⁰C. Even cooler than that!
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. I'm wondering if I use the alcohol (Vodka) method, can I use that infusion for lotions or cream?
Yes, you can! There's a tiny amount of alcohol (drying to the skin) in the oil, but it should not be an issue. It can mainly evaporate off during oil and skincare preparation. However, if there is some still in the oil, it won't stay dispersed. During storage, it will collect at the bottom of the container, and you can avoid using it.
@@Lovelygreens Appreciate that🙏🏻
I am going to try the alcohol infused method. Does it matter what oil you use ? I was going to use either grapeseed, coconut, or tallow ? I’m making it for my daughters eczema
Cold-pressed oils will be better for eczema, so look for that in the product information and label. Cold-pressed coconut oil is a good option. Also, keep in mind that alcohol might not be the best for inflamed skin, and there may be some left oil made using the alcohol intermediary method. You'd do better to use one of the other methods.
@ okay I only said that one to get more of a potent oil but thankyou for letting me know. I haven’t made it yet so maybe that was a sign.
Can I use coconut oil, is it the same process? Thank you
For the second method, yes.
Cooking oil? Or perfume. What are different use
Calendula oil is not a perfume as it has little scent. It's used as a healing oil for irritated skin conditions and wound healing. It can also naturally color handmade soap yellow.
Hi, I was make cold process soap. But it were gel form. What is the solution about this issue. Thank you.
Hiya, I don't quite understand. Could you explain a bit more and/or email me a photo?
@@Lovelygreens thank you for yout interest. how can I send an email? where can I find the address?
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Do you ever use jojoba oil ?
Yes, but not for making infused oils because it's far too pricey. Jojoba oil (technically a liquid wax) is a wonderful oil that is very similar to human sebum. It's great added to skin serums, lotion recipes, and other fine skincare.
Can use coconut oil
Yes, but only in the second method.
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