Post by Rik Wallin on Apr 6, 2007 11:59:27 GMT -6
CALENDULA UNSCENTED BABY SOAP
I have always loved growing calendulas (Marigolds) and have often used their flowers for
making salves. To make this soap, steep 4 ounces of dried or semi-dried
calendula flower in 4 ounces of olive oil in a jar, sealed, for 2 to 3 weeks,
then strain the oil. A faster method is to steep the dried calendula flowers in
water and use the strained infusion in place of all or part of the water called
for in the recipe. (Or combine both methods.) I believe that this baby soap is
the mildest, kindest soap available.
12 ounces lye
32 ounces water
24 ounces coconut oil
38 ounces vegetable shortening
24 ounces olive oil
4 ounces calendula-infused olive oil
Song Bird
I have always loved growing calendulas (Marigolds) and have often used their flowers for
making salves. To make this soap, steep 4 ounces of dried or semi-dried
calendula flower in 4 ounces of olive oil in a jar, sealed, for 2 to 3 weeks,
then strain the oil. A faster method is to steep the dried calendula flowers in
water and use the strained infusion in place of all or part of the water called
for in the recipe. (Or combine both methods.) I believe that this baby soap is
the mildest, kindest soap available.
12 ounces lye
32 ounces water
24 ounces coconut oil
38 ounces vegetable shortening
24 ounces olive oil
4 ounces calendula-infused olive oil
Song Bird