Organic Calendula Oil

Inci: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

An amazing oil for daily use as well as intensive serums. Calming and soothing.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION An orange to dark yellow coloured oil that is mobile and made from dried Organic Calendula Flowers that have been infused in Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil with Rosemary Antioxidant added to stabilise it from oxidation.   There are many varieties of Calendula with many common names such as Marigold, Gold Bloom and Pot Marigold. They are not all the same and some are not appropriate for cosmetic use. It is important that the flowers used are from Calendula Officinalis, as ours is.

• As this is a macerated oil, it also has all that benefits that Sunflower oil brings.

• Use 1% to 100%.

• Oil soluble so cannot be used in water only products. It can be used in small amounts in water based gels that will hold it in suspension.

• Heat stable so can be used in Stage 1 (fat stage) when making creams and lotions.

Cautions/Contraindications It is not recommended to use a Calendula product when pregnant or when breastfeeding. Remember that it already has sunflower oil in it so there is no need to add any more.   Typical Fatty Acid Profile C16:0 Palmitic Acid max 6% C18:0 Stearic Acid max 10% C18:1 Oleic Acid (Omega 9) 75% to 90% C18:2 Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) max 17% C20:0 Arachidic Acid max 2% C22:0 Behenic Acid max 3%   Saponification Value mgKOH / g 191   Cosmetic Functions: The individual materials that make up Organic Calendula Oil are listed on the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng) here. HOW TO USE IT Skin Care

• As this is a macerated oil, it also has all that benefits that Sunflower oil brings. The High Oleic Sunflower Oil is a great oil for massage that allows you to do long, flowing massage strokes with a good slide.
• As the Calendula Oil is exceptionally high in Oleic Acid, it will make the skin very soft and supple.
• Excellent to use for acne prone skin.
• Superb to use in an oil blend or balm for nappy rash and to stop nappy rash first from occurring in the first place.

• Very soothing and softening. Use in creams and lotions and is suitable for eczema prone and psoriasis prone skin types.

• Calendula Oil is one of the top oils to use on dry, chapped or cracked skin. Excellent in foot creams for people with cracked heels especially when combined with Shea Butter.

Hair Care

• Calendula Oil is nourishing to the scalp and locks moisture into the hair.

CAUTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS

Avoid using during pregnancy.

RECIPES & BLENDS

Remember that it already has sunflower oil in it so there is no need to add any more.

Click on the links below to be directed to great recipes featuring Calendula Oil (Organic):

• Intensive Skin Repair Balm
• Oil For Scar Tissue

TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS

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