Calendula / Marigold

Calendula officinalis /  Family: Asteraceae

Calendula shines as a herb for the skin, offering countless healing benefits due to its powerful anti-inflammatory, regenerative and soothing properties. For this reason we have chosen the unassuming yet powerful calendula blossom as our icon for ml. BOTANICS.

Native to the mediterranean region and now abundant in temperate regions around the world, Calendula is renowned in skincare for helping wounds heal faster, relieving inflammation and increasing beneficial immune responses. It has mild antimicrobial properties and also protects the skin from radiation damage. The bright yellow to orange petals of the calendula flower contain a rich source of flavonoids, including carotenoids and quercetin, that possess powerful healing properties and skin regenerative benefits. 

Key Benefits: 

• Soothing, regenerative and anti-inflammatory. 

• Improves elasticity and hydration of the skin.

• Useful on rashes, chapped and cracked skin, eczema, itchy skin and scratches.

• Extremely effective post surgery and in prevention of scar tissue.

• Soothing to skin after burns and insect bites.

• Supports blood vessel health.

Properties: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, antiviral, antispasmodic, astringent, cicatrisant, detoxifying, vulnerary.