calendula oil for dry skin

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Recipe by
Stormy Stewart
Mio, MI

This product takes 3 weeks to make. For a moisturizing oil for face and body. For Treating Dermatitis Calendula oil may help heal dermatitis, especially for women who are undergoing radiation treatments for breast cancer, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Women who used ointment containing calendula oil during radiation therapy experienced less severe dermatitis than women who used other remedies to prevent dermatitis. Though more research is needed, calendula oil may be useful for women with breast cancer whose radiation-caused dermatitis doesn't respond to other treatments.

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yield 1 cup of oil
prep time 10 Min

Ingredients For calendula oil for dry skin

  • 1 c
    calendula (marigold) flowers
  • 1 c
    almond oil

How To Make calendula oil for dry skin

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    This simple recipe is wonderful for dry skin if added to bathwater and can also be used when massaging dry hands and feet. Place marigold petals in a glass jar, pour almond oil onto the petals and seal the jar. Stand in a warm place for three weeks, shaking the jar each day. Heat the oil and petals in a small saucepan on a medium heat until petals become crisp. Strain through wire strainer lined with muslin or a clean cloth, discard petals, pour into bottles and seal.

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