The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust plans this month to host a workshop about how to soothe chapped lips and skin by making skin salve.
The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at the LOCAL Garden, located at the corner of High Street and Lemont Street in Bath.
A few simple ingredients will be used to make a lavender calendula coconut salve, using calendula flowers grown in the LOCAL Garden, according to a news release from the land trust.
This workshop is designed for adults and children 8 and older. Containers and supplies will be provided. A donation of $5 to cover the supplies is requested. No prior experience is needed.
LOCAL Garden coordinator Laurie Burhoe has made her own salve using this recipe in past years. Calendula, in the marigold family, are flowers that have a huge variety of uses. Oil made from the flowers is gentle and cooling, perfect for anyone spending a lot of time outdoors and is exceptional for those with sensitive skin., according to the land trust.
The salve will be a simple homemade way to nourish dry and chapped skin and lips. Calendula flowers have been soaking in sweet almond oil for several weeks and are now ready to be used in a balm. Burhoe will share the recipe using coconut oil, beeswax and lavender essential oil.
This is a light rain or shine event. Because of limited capacity, registration is required by visiting kennebecestuary.org or by calling 207-442-8400.
This program was sponsored by the Merrymeeting Bay Trust and the Whole Kids Foundation.
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