The Flower of Summer

Calendula officinalis like most medicinal herbs, is a plant with many benefits. It is used internally to promote lymphatic flow, support liver health and address digestive inflammation. Calendula is also a powerful plant for the skin. Infused into oil for creams, body butters, salves or serums, calendula can support already healthy skin, or aid skin that has been damaged.

If you're looking for radiant skin to show off on the beach this summer try my simple Calendula Salt Scrub recipe below to bring a healthy glow to your skin.

Calendula Salt Scrub Salt scrubs are a mixture of salts and oils. This mixture is gently massaged into the skin. This exfoliating treatment helps to remove dead skin cells and promotes lymphatic drainage. I like to use really fine grain sea salt for my salt scrubs, but others may prefer a coarser grain. However, a finer grain will be less abrasive for those people with sensitive skin A variety of carrier oils can be used. Olive oil is a thicker oil that will feel more oily on the skin. Almond oil and grape seed oil are less oily, but still nourishing. Rose hip seed oil is fabulous for damaged skin. You can also vary the amount of oil in the recipe for a more or less oily salt scrub. This recipe uses calendula infused oil which results in a gorgeous orange scrub. You can buy or make your own calendula infused oil from summer flowers.

Calendula Salt Scrub Recipe

1 1/2 cups sea salt

1/2 cup calendula infused oil

1/4 cup sesame oil

20 drops grapefruit essential oil

15 drops lavender essential oil

3 drops roman chamomile essential oil

Mix all the above ingredients together and store in a jar

Usage Directions

• Dampen the skin or whilst still wet from the shower

• Using your hand or a shower mitt gently rub the salt into the skin

• Start at the feet and work your way up your body using circular motions. Avoid wounds, varicose veins and other sensitive areas of the skin.

• Rinse well and prepare to be amazed at your glowing soft skin!

Take care as the shower tray will be slippery!

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