DIY Glowing Calendula Oil (With a Beautiful Golden Shimmer!)
Learn how to make DIY glowing calendula oil with dried calendula flowers, sweet almond oil, and cosmetic-grade mica powder. This simple herbal skincare recipe combines calendula-infused oil with a beautiful golden shimmer to create a homemade body oil. Perfect for natural skincare lovers, handmade gifts, and anyone who enjoys making herbal beauty products at home. Save this easy calendula oil recipe and try it yourself!
Ingredients
For Calendula-Infused Oil:
- Dried calendula flowers, enough to fill 3/4 of a quart-sized mason jar
- Sweet almond oil, or another liquid carrier oil, enough to completely cover the flowers
For Glowing Calendula Oil:
- 1 cup calendula-infused oil
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cosmetic-grade mica powder
Instructions
Make the Calendula-Infused Oil:
- Fill a clean, dry quart-sized mason jar approximately three-quarters full with dried calendula flowers.
- Pour carrier oil over the flowers until they are completely submerged.
- Secure the lid and place the jar in a cool, dark location for 4–6 weeks. Shake daily.
- Strain the flowers from the infused oil using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Transfer the infused oil to a clean, dry glass container.
Make the Glowing Body Oil:
- Pour 1 cup of calendula-infused oil into a clean glass bottle.
- Add ¼–½ teaspoon of cosmetic-grade mica powder.
- Secure the lid and shake well to combine.
- Shake before each use and apply to skin for a beautiful shimmer.
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