Organic Calendula Oil For Body Massage Oil Calendula Essential Oils

Calendula, or Calendula Officinalis, is the marigold plant. It is a member of the Asteraceae/Compositae family along with chamomile, daisies, sunflowers, chrysanthemums, dandelions, goldenrod, coneflowers, thistles, artichokes, and dahlias.  

The Calendula flower is orange or yellow, edible, and loaded with a variety of skin benefits. Calendula oil is made by soaking the flowers in a carrier oil (such as olive oil, jojoba oil, or coconut oil). The oil can be used on its own or as an ingredient in ointments, balms, creams, or lotions. It can also be produced in tincture, tea, or capsule form. 

The active ingredients of the calendula flower are naturally occurring chemicals, such as triterpene saponins (oleanolic acid glycosides), triterpene alcohols (α-, β-amyrins, faradiol), and flavonoids (quercetin and isorhamnetin). The sun-protective effect of topical gel formulations of Calendula is thought to be associated with improving collagen synthesis in the skin.