How To Make A Soothing Calendula And Chamomile Lotion Right In Your Blender

How To Make A Soothing Calendula And Chamomile Lotion Right In Your Blender.
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To harness the healing properties of these herbs, Shanahan uses a homemade calendula-infused olive oil (here’s how to make a batch) and a chamomile hydrosol in her recipe.
They can be found on Barefoot Botanicals’ website or from another reputable herbal retailer like Mountain Rose Herbs.
2 cups chamomile hydrosol (or very strong chamomile tea) 1 ½ cups calendula-infused olive oil (or plain olive oil) 1 ounce shaved beeswax 60 drops lavender essential oil (optional) Pro tip: Before making this recipe, Shanahan recommends disinfecting all equipment—bowls, blenders, stirring utensils—with an alcohol soaked paper towel.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Stop periodically to scrape down the sides of the blender or processor and continue blending until the mixture reaches the consistency of a smooth lotion.
3) Add your optional essential oil—Shanahan likes lavender, which is antibacterial and antimicrobial—and blend for a few seconds more to combine.
4) Transfer lotion into bottles with pour spouts to avoid putting fingers in the lotion, which promotes spoilage.
Store your lotion in the refrigerator for up to a year.