Calendula oil organic

Calendula also known as marigold, this oil is made from macerating organic calendula flowers in organic high oleic sunflower oil. The most impressive health benefits of calendula include its ability to speed healing. Aside from stimulating healing, calendula oil can significantly boost the appearance of the skin. It can affect blood flow to the skin cells and provide antioxidant protection. Calendula has been found to have strong anti-inflammatory properties via powerful flavonoids. These plant-based antioxidants protect cells from free radical damage. These petals contain high levels of antioxidants in the form of carotenoids and flavonoids. Calendula contains both lutein and beta-carotene, which the body absorbs and converts into vitamin A. It also has fatty acids, with the two dominant fatty acids being calendic and linoleic acids. Additionally, the flower heads are rich in oxygenated oils like monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes.