Calendula macerate with Sunflower oil

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 when making homemade soaps:

• 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 Sunflower 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 cosmetics recipes with our Calendula Macerate:

Soothing Calendula Massage Oil

Ingredients:

• 100 ml Calendula macerate
• 10 drops lavender essential oil (relaxing effect)
• 5 drops Mandarin essential oil (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.

Hair Repair Balm with Calendula Macerate

Ingredients:

• 50 ml Calendula macerate
• 20 ml Coconut butter
• 10 ml Shea butter

Preparation:

• Melt the shea butter and coconut butter 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 Macerate

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 smooth.
• 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.

Moisturizing Post-Shower Oil with Calendula Macerate

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 Advice:

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.

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