Calendula macerate with Sunflower oil

Information

Properties

• Hydratation Intense: Rich in essential fatty acids, this macerate helps maintain the skin's moisture barrier, promoting elasticity and suppleness (to limit stretch marks during pregnancy),
• Powerful antioxidant: Vitamins A, D and E, along with unsaturated fatty acids, provide antioxidant protection, helping to prevent damage caused by free radicals (excellent anti-wrinkle for face and body...).
• Anti-inflammatory and soothing properties: Ideal for irritated or dry skin, this macerate helps calm redness and inflammation thanks to calendula's soothing properties (soothes sunburn...).
• Nourishing and regenerating: Helps deeply nourish skin and regenerate cutaneous tissue (healing of small wounds, cuts, etc.).
• Composition

• Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus): Rich in essential fatty acids (notably linoleic acid), vitamins A, D and E.
• Calendula petals (Calendula Officinalis): Known for their soothing, anti-inflammatory and healing properties.

Use in Cold Saponification

To take full advantage of the benefits of this macerate in the manufacture of homemade soaps:

• Adding to the trace: Incorporate calendula macerate at the end of the trace during cold saponification. This preserves its active properties and ensures greater efficacy in the finished product.
• For macerate-based soaps, use the saponification index of the base oil to determine the amount of soda required. Adding the surgras macerate at the end of the process preserves its properties and gently enriches the soap.
• Recommended dosage: Use 5 to 10% of the macerate in the soap recipe for optimal soothing and moisturizing properties.

Benefits of Calendula Petals in Oil

• Soothing sensitive skin: Calendula petals are particularly beneficial for sensitive, irritated or reddened skin.
• Healing properties: They help accelerate the healing of small wounds and skin irritations.
• Anti-inflammatory action: Calendula is renowned for reducing inflammation and soothing skin rashes.

Home Cosmetic Recipes with Calendula Macerate

Soothing Calendula Massage Oil

Ingredients:

• 100 ml Calendula macerate
• 10 drops lavender essential oil (optional for a relaxing effect)
• 5 drops Mandarin essential oil (optional to enhance calming effect)

Preparation: Mix all ingredients in a glass bottle with a stopper. Use this oil to massage tense or dry areas of the body, ideal after a shower for deep relaxation and nourished skin.

Calendula Hair Repair Balm

Ingredients:

• 50 ml Calendula macerate
• 20 ml coconut oil
• 10 ml shea butter

Preparation: Melt the shea butter and coconut oil in a bain-marie. Remove from the heat, add the calendula macerate and mix well. Pour the mixture into individual moulds (our moulds) and leave to cool. Butters and oils will solidify. Take a small dab of this "soap" between your hands, rub it in and apply this treatment to dry ends or as a hair mask before shampooing to revitalize hair.

Revitalizing Body Scrub with Calendula

Ingredients:

• 100 ml Calendula macerate
• 120 g vegetable peel (green coffee, safflower, etc.)
• 30 mlsweet almond oil

Preparation: Mix the peel and oils in a bowl until a homogeneous paste is obtained. Pour into a clean container with a lid and chill. Use this scrub in the shower, massaging in circular movements to exfoliate and moisturize the skin, then rinse off with lukewarm water.

Calendula Post-Shower Moisturizing Oil

Ingredients:

• 100 ml Calendula macerate
• 10 drops geranium or jasmine essential oil (for a light fragrance and toning properties)

Preparation: Mix calendula macerate with geranium essential oil. Pour your oil into a suitable container (glass bottle, glass jar with lid). Apply immediately after showering to damp skin for optimum absorption and soft, fragrant skin all day long.

Safety and Storage Instructions

When preparing homemade cosmetics, be sure to follow strict hygiene practices:

• Disinfection of utensils and containers: Use 70% isopropyl alcohol to disinfect all utensils and containers before use.
• Storage: Store products in a cool, dark place to preserve their quality. Validity period: approximately 12 months.

The indications and advice given above are provided for information only, based on reputable sources in aromatherapy, soap-making and phytotherapy. Under no circumstances should they be considered as medical advice. This information is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is essential to consult a health professional before using essential oils or any other product mentioned. In addition, please note that the product discussed in this context is not intended for consumption.