Calendula officinalis

Not only one of the most effective topical oils, it also makes an excellent base for salves, facial creams and many other natural cosmetics. Gentle, cooling, and soothing.

Calendula oil is the most successful oil for assisting us with dry and damaged skin, skin inflammations, rashes, diaper irritations, and other skin disorders. Makes a wonderful baby's oil and is exceptional for those with sensitive skin.

Calendula oil is also said to be anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, helps healing wounds. useful for bed sores, broken veins, bruises, inflamed gums, varicose veins.

Effective on rashes, dry, chapped or cracked skin, reduces swelling, aids wound and burn healing.

Wonderful in salves for diaper rash.

Especially useful for dry eczema. Antiseptic and regenerating.

We choose the deep orange calendula blossoms for infusion because they are reputed to have the highest proportion of active components.