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The Marigold, who doesn't know it? Also known as the Calendula Officinalis. The name Calendula is derived from the Latin word ‘Calendae’, which means ‘first day of the month’. And this name suits the flower that grows all year round. Because the plant has healing properties, the name ‘Officinalis’ was added. This refers to ‘Officia’, or pharmacy. The petals open in the morning at sunrise and close again when the sun sets. You can therefore imagine that the petals of the marigold absorb a great deal of light and warmth. This is then converted into active ingredients such as carotenoids, flavonoids and essential oil. It's no wonder that Calendula has been used for many years for its restorative and protective effects on the skin. Calendula derives its medicinal action from phytonutrients. These are substances found in plants that activate certain processes in the body.
The Calendula Olie is made by infusing the petals of Calendula in organic, cold-pressed sweet Almond oil. This oil then consists of 20% Calendula extract and 80% Sweet Almond oil. You can use this oil pure on the skin. The dried Calendula you can also process yourself into your favourite carrier oil. Soak the petals in an oil for a while and you have your own Calendula oil. Calendula CO2 extract is comparable to an essential oil. By means of pressure (without heat), a beautiful extract is obtained. A CO2 extract is highly concentrated and must therefore always be mixed with a base oil before use on the skin.
Calms and soothes the skin
Improves circulation
Supports the skin's healing ability
Fades fine lines
Improves your complexion
Softens and restores the hair
Makes your hair shine again
Restores the scalp
You can use calendula as daily care for skin & hair. It can be used for any skin type, but it is especially nice to use on dry, sensitive skin or skin with blemishes.
1. Powerful Moisturiser
Calendula Oil is a powerful moisturiser and helps to reduce, soften and calm dry skin. Apply pure to the skin or incorporate into your DIY recipes.
2. Serum for mature skin
Thanks to its moisturising properties, Calendula Oil is a great oil for mature skin. Use pure on the skin, incorporate into a clay mask or add to your bathing ritual.
3. Warming Massage Oil
Apply a few drops of Calendula Oil to your hands, rub them together to warm, and massage gently into the skin. Ideal for massaging sensitive skin. Calendula Oil also has a gentle and warming effect on stiff muscles. Massage gently for total relaxation and muscle recovery!
4. Nourishing Body Oil
Calendula Oil is a lovely ingredient in facial products, but can of course also be used very well as a body oil.
5. Nourishing Face Mask
Mix 1/3 Bentonite Clay, 1/3 boiling water and 1/3 Calendula Oil and apply to a damp face. Leave on for a few minutes and then remove the nourishing face mask with a washcloth. For a calming and restorative result. This mask works very well for healing blemishes!
6. Restorative Calendula Ointment
Make your own Calendula ointment with dried Calendula leaves, a Base oil, Beeswax and Cocoa butter for quick skin recovery.
7. Hair Oil
Your hair will also be happy with Calendula. Apply a few drops of Calendula Oil to your scalp and massage in for a few minutes for healthy, radiant hair. It's also great to use after dyeing your hair.
8. Soothing Leave-in Conditioner
Whether you use it as a Leave-in Conditioner or hair oil, your hair will at any rate feel wonderfully soft afterwards.
9. Skincare for babies
Even our tiniest Natural Heroes can use Calendula Oil. It is ideal for sensitive baby bottoms, helping to restore the skin and soothe nappy rash.
10. Decorating DIY recipes
Use Calendula Oil for homemade soap, lotion, ointment, candles or baby care. You can also use Calendula very well as a yellow dye in your DIY products. This makes it a cheaper alternative to Saffron. Finally, the dried leaves are of course also super fun for decorating your soap or bath bomb.
Written by: Helena Laarman
With its bright orange petals, the Marigold is a cheerful little plant to look at. The Marigold, better known as the Calendula Officinalis has been used in naturopathy for many years for its restorative and protective effects on the skin. What is Calendula and what can you use it for? In this blog, 10 tips for using Calendula.
