🌼 Calendula Infused Sweet Almond Oil Kit — Instructions

🛡️ Safety & Storage

• For external use only — not for ingestion.
• Always patch test before use: apply a small amount to the inner wrist or elbow, wait 24 hours.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have health conditions, seek medical advice before use.
• Avoid contact with eyes and children.
• Store finished oil in a cool, dark place away from sunlight.
• Shelf life: 6–12 months when stored properly.
• Use only dried petals — fresh petals contain water and may spoil the oil.

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🌿 How it Works + Tips

This kit guides you through creating a gentle, golden conditioning oil infused with calendula petals. Over 3 weeks, sweet almond oil slowly absorbs calendula’s nourishing compounds, producing a silky, versatile oil suitable for all skin types.

• Calendula: Golden petals known for centuries for their nurturing, skin-conditioning properties.
  
• Sweet Almond Oil: Lightweight and silky, rich in vitamin E and fatty acids. Absorbs beautifully without greasiness.
  
• Vitamin E: Your natural antioxidant, helping extend the freshness and stability of your infusion.
  

💡 Tip: Label your jar with dates and ingredients so you can track each batch with confidence.

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🧺 What’s in your kit (ingredients)

• Calendula Petals — 25 g (Included)
  
• Sweet Almond Oil — 100 ml (Included)
  
• Vitamin E Oil — 30 ml (Included)
  
• Glass Infusion Jar — 170 ml (Included)
  
• Muslin Cloth — (Included)
  
• Funnel — (Included)
  
• Labels — (Optional)
  

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🏡 BYO (you provide)

• Small bowl & spoon
  
• Alcohol wipes / isopropyl alcohol
  
• Clean workspace
  

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✨ Recipe

For 100 ml Golden Oil

• • 10 g Calendula Petals
    
  • 100 ml Sweet Almond Oil
    
  • 1 g Vitamin E Oil
    

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🧂 Method

1. Clean & Sterilise

• Wipe jar, funnel, and spoon with alcohol. Let dry.
  

2. Combine Botanicals & Oil

• Add calendula to your infusion jar.
• Pour oil over until petals are submerged.
• Gently stir to remove air pockets.
• Keep your empty pump bottle aside (place the lid back on the bottle) — this is where you’ll store your finished infusion later.

⚠️ Important: Do not wash this bottle. Introducing water into the bottle or pump mechanism can lead to bacterial growth. Simply place the lid / pump back on.

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3. Infuse Label, Store

• Label the Jar with the Infusion Date, Herb & Oil used. Then seal the jar and store in a cool, dark place. Like a cupboard (with no sunlight).
• Gently swirl every 3-4 days.
• Infuse for 3 weeks.

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4. Strain

• Clean and sterilise a pouring beaker.
• Place the muslin cloth over the top of the beaker (or secure with a band).
• Slowly pour the infused oil through the cloth to catch petals and particles.
• Gather the petals inside the cloth and gently squeeze to extract the remaining oil.

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5. Preserve & Bottle

• Add vitamin E oil and stir gently.
• Transfer to the original bottle that your oil came in, seal with your pump. 

⚠️ Important: You should not have washed this bottle. Introducing water into the bottle or pump mechanism can lead to bacterial growth. Simply place the lid / pump back on.

• Handwrite on the original label the: Herb Name and Extraction Date.

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✨ Usage

• Daily moisturiser: Apply to face or body, absorbs beautifully.
  
• Massage oil: Silky and lightweight, perfect for relaxation.
  
• Makeup remover: Gently dissolves makeup while conditioning skin.
  
• DIY base: Use in balms, creams, or other skincare creations.
  

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💡 Tips & Troubleshooting

• Cloudy oil? Strain again or allow longer settling.
  
• Light golden colour? This is normal — calendula produces a subtle golden hue, not bright orange.
  
• Skin sensitivity? Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
  
• Save spent petals for compost or potpourri.