Calendula Foot Powder

Calendula is one of the most versatile and useful flowers in my opinion. It is also a cheerful pop of color for your garden or planted in a container. It is a hardy annual that I find blooms almost year round. It has been used since ancient times as a food source, plant dye and cosmetic. It is soothing, antiseptic and an excellent skin healer, especially for dry, cracked skin and chapped lips. I like to add petals to creams and baths. Fresh petals are best. You can also dry petals for year round use and in making powders and bath products.

Here is an easy recipe for you to try at home:

Ingredients:

1/4 cup cornstarch

2 Tablespoons baking soda

! Tablespoon dried calendula petals, finely ground

1-2 drops calendula oil or geranium oil (optional)

Directions:

Place all the ingredients in a dry jar or resealable bag and shake gently to mix. Pour the powder into a clean, dry container To use: Sprinkle the powder on clean, dry feet and gently massage into the skin, especially between the toes.

Yield: 3 ounces

Have a beautiful day!

Let me know how you use Calendula for skin and hair care —

xoxo

Janice