Refrigerate calendula oil?

[stepstephens2]

I made some calendula oil with the olive oil and dried calendula petals. Once it is sieved is keeping it stored in a cool dark place good enough or do I have to keep it in the refrigerator? I'm going to use it to make a lotion using beeswax and lavender water eventually... but I'm not ready yet. I know the lotion will have to be kept in the refrigerator. Also, besides online does anyone have any suggestions on where to get beeswax? Thanks in advance for any advice!

 

[calendula]

Infused oils should keep for 6 months unrefrigerated. I keep mine in a dark room in the basement, and I've never had any of them go bad.

Are there any farmers markets near you? I went to one near my neighborhood yesterday, and there was a guy there selling beeswax and honey.

 

[stepstephens2]

I'll try the farmers market... Thanks.

 

[keljonma]

Or you could check out your county's beekeeper association. I know some of the members of our group sell their beeswax, but not at the farmer's market.

 

[stepstephens2]

My husband said he was going to do something like that for me... so I'll see what he comes up with too. Thanks.