# @thecottagepeach on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-07-18T16:00:03.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Dagny Kream (@thecottagepeach) — https://gondola.cc/thecottagepeach

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Make calendula oil from the garden: 🌼

There are many ways to make an infused oil but my favorite is a simple folk method - this means we won’t be using any exact measurements. You’ll find that many herbalists employ a folk method for their skincare concoctions since accuracy in dosing is not generally a requirement unless taken internally.

To make an infused oil using the folk method, all you need to do is fill your mason jar about halfway with your plant ingredients, then cover at least an inch above the herbs with your oil of choice. I usually end up filling the jar almost all the way to the top. Tap lightly on a solid surface to make sure there are no air bubbles trapped in the oil and place the infusing oil jar in a cool dark place such as a closet or pantry (somewhere out of direct sunlight) for about six weeks. You can regularly shake the jar to redistribute the oil, and you may notice that after the first day or two much of the oil has been absorbed into the dried herbs and you will need to add more to keep the flowers completely covered in oil. This is normal and to be expected. Once your old in infused you can use it in any skincare products - my favorite is a simple salve!

#botanicalskincare #diyskincare #herbalskincare #calendula #calendulaoil

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diyskincare, calendula, herbalskincare, calendulaoil, botanicalskincare

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