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Ingredient · Organic & wild-harvested

Calendula

Calendula, also called pot marigold, is a bright orange flower that has been used for centuries to care for dry, rough and sensitive skin. It soothes and softens. At Abloom you find calendula flower extract in the Day, Night and Eye Cream.

Calendula
The source

What is it?

Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is an easy garden flower from the daisy family, with orange and yellow petals that open in the sun. It has been a classic in herbal skin care for centuries, in balms, oils and creams for skin that feels dry, rough or chapped.

The flowers contain flavonoids and carotenoids, the pigments that give them their colour. These are antioxidants, and together with the other compounds in the plant they help calm and soften the skin. That makes calendula a good fit for sensitive skin and for dry skin that needs some extra comfort.

In summer the fields of our partner farm in Zeeland turn orange with marigold, next to lavender and echinacea. Read about our visit in Made in Holland. In our Day, Night and Eye Cream calendula works together with chamomile and centella asiatica, on a base of aloe vera and shea butter.

How it works

What does it do for your skin?

Soothes the skin

Calendula helps calm skin that feels irritated or tight and softens the look of redness.

Softens dry patches

It helps dry, rough skin feel smoother and more supple again, which is why it has been used in balms and creams for so long.

Antioxidant care

The natural flavonoids and carotenoids in calendula help protect the skin against daily environmental stress.

For whom

For which skin?

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Application

How to use

Calendula is part of our Day, Night and Eye Cream, so you use it every time you apply one of them. For dry skin, apply the cream to slightly damp skin after your toner, and use the Eye Cream sparingly around the eyes.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between calendula cream and calendula oil?+
Calendula oil is made by steeping the flowers in a plant oil and is often used on its own on dry spots. A calendula cream combines the flower extract with moisturising and nourishing ingredients, so your skin gets moisture and nourishment at the same time. Our creams combine calendula flower extract with aloe vera and shea butter.
Is calendula good for sensitive skin?+
Yes, calendula is one of the gentlest flowers in skin care and suits sensitive and dry skin well. It belongs to the daisy family, so if you know you react to plants such as chamomile or arnica, test a product on a small area first.
Is marigold the same as calendula?+
Pot marigold is calendula (Calendula officinalis). The French and African marigolds you see in garden centres are a different plant, Tagetes, which is not in our products.
Can I use calendula around my eyes?+
Yes. Our Eye Cream contains calendula and is made for the thin skin around the eyes. Dab on a small amount with your ring finger and keep it away from the eye itself.
Can I use calendula every day?+
Yes. Calendula is mild enough for daily use, morning and evening.