Calendula officinalis

POT MARIGOLD

A favorite among many herbalists, Calendula was once the herb of choice for curing the plague in the 17th century, and as a depression remedy patients were told to simply gaze at its cheerful blossoms.

Calendula has been used as a dye for fabrics and cosmetics and is sometimes known as 'poor man's saffron' due to its use as an alternative to saffron for coloring rice.

Calendula contains helianol, a component of triterpene alcohols present in the flowers, which has a potent anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. In addition, antioxidants, such as carotenoids, give the flowers their yellow and orange colorations

Calendula extract is obtained from the bright orange and yellow flowers. Due to the presence of saponins, resins and essential oil, the extract is mildly antiseptic, healing and soothing on chapped, inflamed, dry or damaged skin.

Skin Care Benefits:
Anti-inflammatory, Anti-irritant, Astringent, Antiseptic, Promotes Wound Healing

Alchemilla Products Containing this Herb:

Face Care
- Aromatic Soak Concentrate
- Clarifying Facial Toner
- Deep Clean Purifying Masque
- Exfoliating Face Wash Cream
- Eye Contour Cream
- Healing Lip Balm
- Rehydrating Day Care Lotion
- Rehydrating Day Care Cream
- Rehydrating Essence - Rose

Bath and Body
- Aromatic Body Oil - Bergamot
- Aromatic Body Oil - Lavender
- Aromatic Body Oil - Rose
- Aromatic Body Oil - Geranium
- Aromatic Pregnancy Belly Rub
- Hand and Body Lotion - Rose
- Hand and Body Lotion - Lavender
- Hand and Body Lotion - Bergamot

Herbal Care
- Calendula Cream