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Calendula

07 Nov 2007
Posted by renee

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Calendula - Autumn morning
Calendula on a frosty autumn morning


My calendula patch has given me much joy this growing season. I highly recommend growing this self seeding annual. It does double duty as both a topical skin healing herb and a cheery garden flower. I use calendula petals in my homemade soaps and salves and I have enjoyed its sunshine blossoms in my garden since mid July. Calendula seeds are easily harvested for planting new areas or giving away.

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Basic Moisturizing Skin Cream

Ingredients

2 1/2 ounces blended oils
1 1/2 ounces coconut oil or cocoa butter
1/2 ounce beeswax
4 ounces distilled water
30 drops grapefruit seed extract
1/4 tsp. borax
essential oils, optional

Method

Weigh the oils and beeswax. Melt over very low h


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