Frontier Co-op Calendula Flower Petals 1/2 lb.

Frontier Co-op

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50404

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Kosher Yes

No Artificial Ingredients Yes

Non ETO Yes

Non Irradiated Yes

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Calendula has been used an herbal remedy and as coloring and flavoring for food in Central and Southern Europe since the 1100s. Frontier Co-op® Calendula Flower Petals lend a subtly bitter and salty taste to foods. Commonly known there as marigold, calendula is an annual flower native to the northern Mediterranean countries. Well known for its skin-soothing properties, this gentle herb is used as an ingredient in all types of skin care preparations, including salves, body washes, creams, ointments and lotions. This two-foot-tall, hardy annual can grow quite bushy, and its large, two- to three-inch flowers (which range from yellow to bright orange in color) are attractive additions to borders. Calendula blooms continuously throughout the winter in warmer climates and throughout the summer in the north. Cooler temperatures and picking the flowers promote more flowering, while high heat in summer will stress the plant and inhibit flowering.

Only the petals are edible and are often used in tea, salads, to color cheese and as a substitute for saffron.

Ingredients

Calendula Flower Petals.

Directions

To prepare as a tea, pour 8 oz. boiling water over 1 Tbsp. of herb. Cover and steep 5-10 minutes, strain and serve immediately.

To make calendula skin care oil, place one cup of calendula flower petals in a non-reactive container such as a glass jar. Cover with one cup of a high quality oil such as extra-virgin olive oil or almond oil, stir well, adding more oil if needed to keep the calendula completely submerged. Stir daily. When the oil takes on the color and aroma of the calendula (about a week), strain out all of the flowers, squeezing them well to remove as much of the oil as possible. Place in a glass jar and let stand for a few days to let any sediment remaining fall to the bottom of the jar. Draw oil off the sediment and store in a tightly sealed glass container. Keep in a cool, dark place. Use the oil as a massage, skin care oil or as a base for salves. Adding a little vitamin E to the finished calendula flower oil will help increase its shelf life.

Suggested Uses

Enjoy as a tea, and use in DIY skin care products.

Safety Guidelines

If pregnant, nursing, suffering from any medical condition, or taking medication, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children.

More Information

UPC 089836504043

Weight 0.6Lb

Cups Per Pound 22

Origin Egypt

Certification and Values

Kosher Yes

No Artificial Ingredients Yes

Non ETO Yes

Non Irradiated Yes

Hair and Scalp Serum

You'll Need:

¼ cup Frontier Co-op® Calendula Petals
¼ cup Frontier Co-op® Rosemary Leaf
¼ cup Frontier Co-op® Comfrey Leaf
1 cup jojoba oil + more, if needed
½ cup fractionated coconut oil
¼ cup argan oil

To Make:

In a large glass jar, combine herbs.
Pour oils over herbs, stirring to ensure they are fully immersed. Add more jojoba if necessary to completely cover herbs.
Cap jar and place in a water bath on low for 2 to 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Allow to cool, then strain through cheesecloth. Store in a clean glass jar.

To Use:

As a scalp treatment: Use a pipet to apply serum to scalp. Allow to set for 20 minutes, then wash out.
As a hair oil treatment: Apply all over to dry hair. Allow to set for 20 minutes, then wash out.
To smooth frizzy hair: Add a dime-size amount to the palm of your hand, rub hands together and run palms down over frizzy sections or ends. Leave in.

Facial Serum

You'll Need:

Calendula-Infused Oil:

½ cup Frontier Co-op® Calendula Petals
1½ cups jojoba oil (plus more, if needed)
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup argan oil

Facial Serum:

2 ounces calendula-infused oil
18 drops rose essential oil
6 drops geranium essential oil

To Make:

For the Calendula-Infused Oil:

In a large glass jar, place calendula petals. Add the 1½ cups jojoba and the olive and argan oils, and stir to mix. Add more jojoba oil if needed to completely cover petals.
Place lid on jar and place in a water bath over low heat for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
Allow to cool, then strain through cheesecloth.

For the Facial Serum:

In a 2-ounce glass tincture bottle, combine calendula-infused oil blend and essential oils. Cap with either dropper or pump cap.

Winter Lip Balm

You'll Need:

Calendula-Infused Oil:

½ cup Frontier Co-op® Calendula Petals
1½ cups jojoba oil (plus more, if needed)
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup argan oil

Lip Balm:

2 tablespoons Frontier Co-op® Beeswax Beads
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon calendula infused oil
1 tablespoon shea butter
Optional: 10 drops of lavender essential oil and 10 drops German chamomile essential oil

To Make:

For the Calendula-Infused Oil:

In a large glass jar, place calendula petals. Add the 1½ cups jojoba and the olive and argan oils, and stir to mix. Add more jojoba oil if needed to completely cover petals.
Place lid on jar and place in a water bath over low heat for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
Allow to cool, then strain through cheesecloth.

For the Lip Balm:

In a double boiler over low heat, melt together beeswax, coconut oil, calendula-infused oil, and shea butter.
Remove from heat, stir in essential oils, if using.
Pour mixture into lip balm tubes or tins and allow to harden.

Directions

Suggested Uses

Hair and Scalp Serum

You'll Need:

To Make:

Facial Serum

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To Make:

Winter Lip Balm

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