Calendula Face Wash Recipe (with honey)
When you want a homemade face cleanser with clean ingredients, this calendula face wash recipe fits the bill.
If you became a little crunchy in your adult years (like me), you might remember trying out all the latest and greatest facial cleansers from the drug store.
When I was in my teen years, it seemed like nothing helped to keep my skin clear. Of course, I now know that those hundred-ingredient cleansers were likely contributing to the problem.
Today, I enjoy trying out new homemade face wash recipes that use clean and beneficial ingredients. They’re actually pretty fun to make at home.
Best of all, I love knowing exactly what’s in my skin care products.
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Honey Calendula Face Wash Benefits
There are many calendula cleansers on the market today, as it really can help to refresh and even balance the needs of sensitive skin.
Calendula boasts detoxification, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s also a flower that’s easy to grow in the garden, and easy to dry and use in recipes like this one.
Growing it from seed will always be your cheapest option. But of course, you can also buy dried calendula and make this cleanser along with our Calendula bar soap.
Read next: Best online seed stores (best price vs. quality)
(To make the flowers into a powder for the bar soap recipe- simply grind them in a food processor or coffee grinder.)
When you add the antibacterial and moisturizing qualities of honey, you have an amazing, natural facial cleanser that also smells great.
How to make calendula face wash recipe
Making this cleanser is a two-step process. The first step takes a little time and patience, but — good things come to those who wait, right?
You will use dried calendula flowers and cover them with a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil, jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, or avocado oil.
Let this mixture sit for 6 weeks to infuse the oil; then strain. (See notes section of recipe card for alternative method.)
To the infused oil, you can add your favorite essential oils such as lavender, lemon or even calendula essential oil. You can customize the oils based on your skin’s needs, or omit them if you prefer.
Last, you will add an equal amount of honey and unscented castile soap to the oil mixture. Mix well and add to a pump soap container. Shake well before each use.
Print the full recipe below. And be sure to come back and let us know how this calendula cleanser treats your skin!
Homemade Calendula Face Wash (with honey)
Honey Calendula Cleanser is a natural, healthy treat for more balanced, glowing skin.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried calendula flowers
- 1 cup carrier oil (avocado, jojoba, argan, sweet almond oil, fractionated coconut oil-- your choice.)
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup castile soap
- 10-15 drops essential oils of choice
Instructions
- In a glass jar, add the calendula flowers and carrier oil. Secure lid and let sit for 6 weeks, shaking frequently. (*See Notes section for alternative method)
- Strain the flowers and discard. Add the essential oils to the remaining infused oil.
- Add the honey and castile soap to the infused oil mixture. Add lid and shake well.
- Add mixture to a small pump soap container. Shake well before each use.
- To use, wet face and then use 1-2 pumps to clean skin. Rinse immediately.
Notes
*FOR QUICK HEAT INFUSION METHOD: Instead of letting herbs sit in cold oil for several weeks, you can do one of the following if you prefer, letting the herbs heat in oil for 30 mins for up to a few hours:
- Heat the oil and herbs over a double broiler, keeping the temperature from 90-110 degrees F. Do not go over 110 to preserve the quality of the herbs. Do not boil! Don't allow any water to get into the mixture.
- Add the oil and herbs to a small slow cooker on low or "keep warm" setting, checking the temperature frequently to stay under 110 degrees F.
- Add the oil and herbs to a glass mason jar; shake and add ring and lid. Put in dehydrator at about 105 degrees F for a few hours. Careful when removing jar! Use potholders.
*You can also blend the herbs in a blender or coffee grinder before heating, to increase surface area and allow a quicker infusion process.
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