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Calendula Cream for Babies
Ingredients
4 ozs
Shea Butter
2 Tablespoons
Calendula Flowers
800 IU
Vitamin E
3 drops
Rose Otto Essential Oil
30 drops
Lavender Essential Oil
Small
Wide Mouth Glass Jar
10 drops
Tincture of Benzoin (optional as a preservative)
Melt shea butter in the top of a double boiler; add calendula flowers and heat on medium setting for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour mixture through a strainer to remove calendula flowers.
Add essential oils and vitamin E oil.
Pour into jar (best if the cream fills the jar); once mixture is cool, close with lid. Label the jar.
Makes approximately 4 ounces
Soothe and smooth with this gentle cream.
from 'The Herb Companion'
