My week started with my toddler going on a nap strike, so at midday, I was ready for a relaxing time for myself… although I have to wait until bedtime to make sure, I can relax properly! In the meantime, a great formulating activity kept us both well entertained. We made some Calendula Bath Melts!
An easy recipe for anyone who wanted to have a try. The only thing in advance is the Calendula macerated oil, which I use organic sweet almond oil and left it macerating for around 4-6 weeks in advance. Sweet almond oil is great for its low comedogenic grade, which makes it great for the skin, and the plus of calendula flowers, soothing, anti-inflammatory, regenerative. A win-win situation!
For consistency and moisturising properties, I use parts of beeswax and organic and unrefined shea butter. I know the smell of unrefined shea can be very nasty, but the proportions and later user of essential oils help with this!
Finally, for the relaxing properties, I mixed in equal parts of organic chamomile and organic lavender essential oils. Think for the next bath I’ll add together with the calendula flowers, chamomile flowers as well!
The recipe is made in percentages, so you can make the amount you wish and just add the proportion of ingredients. Ut’s easy if you start with a 100gr batch, which will be 39gr of oil, 32gr of butter… you know the gist! 😉
Ingredients
39% Organic sweet almond oil
32% Organic unrefined shea butter
14% Beeswax
7% Dried organic calendula flowers (and chamomile flowers if you wish)
0.5% Organic chamomile essential oil
0.5% Organic lavender essential oil
Directions
- Weigh all ingredients in separate beakers if you have them. If not, wight together the oil and butter, separate the beeswax
- Melt the beeswax in a heatproof container in a water bath at least to 70C, beeswax should melt at 63C. It can become sticky! You can heat it on the microwave for a few seconds until you get the whole beeswax melted
- Once the beeswax is melted, add the butter and oil and melt all together mixing very well. It should be quick once the beeswax is melted
- Add the dried flowers and the essential oils
- Pour in silicone molds and let it for at least half an hour to harden
- Enjoy in your next bath!
So there you have it! Hope you give it a go and let me know how it went. Would like to see your feedback over our Facebook page!
Sam
