Sunburn Salve from Calendula

Gather the calendula blossoms as they open on the plants and dry them for salve making. Use the whole blossoms for this salve, not just the petals. The whole flower contains healing resins that will increase the benefit of calendula for healing burns. Calendula infused oil retains its sunny disposition for years. 4 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon calendula blossoms, dried 1 tablespoon beeswax (approx. 12 grams)

This salve is best used after the heat has been removed from a sun burn, through the use of cold compresses. Only water or aloe vera gel should be used on a burn while the heat is still felt on the skin surface.