Self Care Series • Infused Oils & Salves

Herbal infused oils are a wonderful way to support your body with needed nourishment. They are very soothing, moistening, and softening, making them good for minor skin problems such as abrasions, burns, rashes (depending on the rash, and dry skin. They should not be used on new cuts or wounds because the oil can trap bacteria and help infection spread. We will be working with Calendula, a safe herb for all ages. 

To turn an infused oil into a salve, simply add bees wax. The bees wax allows the herbal preparation to stay at the surface of your skin instead of penetrating into the tissues like oils do. Bees wax is high in vitamin A, as well as full of anti-inflammatory properties. It also provides addition preservation qualities. 

All materials will be provided

*Please bring a journal and pen for note taking

**Masks are required

What you will gain:

•Knowledge and experience of how to make an herbal infused oil and turning it into a salve

•An overview on why and when to work with oils and salves

•Community 

•2 herbal preparations, an infused oil and salve, that you created with the needed bottles/containers, labels, and cotton mesh for straining

•A Rooted Remedies sample size oil of your choice