Organic calendula oil (macerate)

Calendula macerated organic oil

Calendula officinalis

Composition: organic sunflower oil, macerated calendula flowers, vitamin E

Country of origin: Ukraine

Extraction method: Maceration

Plant part: flowers

Shelf life: 12 months from the date of manufacture

Storage conditions: in a cool, dark place at a temperature not higher than +20°C (recommended to store in the refrigerator). Avoid direct sunlight and warm/hot surfaces. Do not expose to oxidation and ingress of air.

Therapeutic effect:

• nutritious
• soothing
• mitigating
• antioxidant

Scope of application:

• wound healing/tissue regeneration
• inflammation of the skin
• cracked skin
• cracked nipples due to breastfeeding (non-toxic for the child)
• burns
• insect bites
• damaged tissues, ulcers

Calendula oil is also an effective cooling, antimicrobial agent (both antiviral and antibacterial), has anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects. Clinical trials have shown that calendula increases cell proliferation and promotes the granulation process of wound healing

Recommendations for use for skin care:

Calendula macerate can be used in its pure form directly on the skin, can be mixed with other base oils and essential oils. Calendula oil is also an excellent base for creams, ointments and other medical and cosmetic products.

Calendula macerate is a symbol of softness

Macerated calendula oil is famous for its anti-inflammatory, soothing, nourishing and restorative properties; recommended for all skin types, especially for sensitive, , irritated or inflamed skin, as well as, for example, to relieve sunburn.

By strengthening the natural defenses of the epidermis, this oil also helps prevent skin dryness. Due to the high content of antioxidants and carotenoids, it also helps to preserve the elasticity and firmness of the skin.

The healing effect of macerated calendula oil is due to the main compounds from calendula flowers, which include: flavonoids up to 0.8% (O-glycosides of quercetin, kaempferol and isorhamnetin), along with saponins and hydroxylated ytriterpenes. Coumarins (scopoletin), carotenoids and polysaccharides are also present.

Insights from famous herbalists about calendula oil

Calendula oil is used externally on wounds as an antiseptic, bacteriostatic (suppresses the growth or reproduction of bacteria) and hemostatic. Small scratches and wounds can be treated with calendula, it prevents the appearance of pus and inflammation, encouraging the body to heal tissues at its own pace. It has a specific tendency to swollen, hot, painful, pus-filled tissue, especially where there is no vent (Foster).

Calendula oil helps to resolve congestion, soothes the mucous membrane of the digestive system, warms the stomach, removes heat in the periphery, dilutes fluids and causes sweating in case of fever (antipyretic effect). In general, calendula is considered one of the best herbs for fever, especially when the bones ache.

Works great for amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea.

Calendula, a bitter cooling herb, has systemic antiseptic and anti-inflammatory activity when taken orally. Calendula oil is effective for enlarged lymph nodes, when used internally it stimulates lymphatic movement, circulation and drainage.

You can buy calendula oil for the skin in the Aroma Fields online store or on the brand's Instagram account .