Calendula
Carrier OilCalendula officinalis
Origin: Mediterranean, Central Europe
About
An infused oil — typically sunflower or olive oil macerated with the flowers — rich in carotenoids, flavonoids, and terpenoids. One of the gentlest and most broadly soothing carriers available, calendula is particularly valued for baby massage, eczema, very sensitive skin, post-procedure skin recovery, and any condition involving inflammation or irritation.
Calendula — known as 'pot marigold' — has been used medicinally across Europe and the Mediterranean since at least the 12th century. Medieval physicians used it extensively for skin conditions, wounds, and as an anti-inflammatory. Its name derives from the Latin 'calendae,' as it was observed to bloom on the first of many calendar months. It remained a standard wound treatment in field hospitals as recently as the American Civil War.
Benefits
- ✓Exceptionally gentle and soothing for sensitive skin
- ✓Anti-inflammatory for eczema and dermatitis
- ✓Promotes wound healing and skin repair
- ✓Rich in carotenoids and flavonoids
- ✓Ideal for baby massage and post-procedure skin care
Pairings (36)
Calendula is soothing and anti-inflammatory, which may therapeutically contradict black pepper's stimulating and heating action in the same blend.
Calendula's soothing anti-inflammatory properties synergise perfectly with Calophyllum for wound-healing and sensitive skin massage blends.
Calendula's carotenoid-rich anti-inflammatory base and lavender's calming skin chemistry create one of the gentlest and most broadly useful pairings — ideal for sensitive skin, children's massage, or post-procedure care.
Both are anti-inflammatory powerhouses from the same botanical family. Together they create an exceptionally soothing blend for eczema, dermatitis, irritated skin, and stress-related inflammatory conditions.
Calendula's skin-repair flavonoids and helichrysum's italidione chemistry work synergistically for wound healing, scar treatment, and post-injury skin recovery.
Calendula's renowned wound-healing and anti-inflammatory carrier properties amplify copaiba's own healing action for sensitive or damaged skin blends.
Calendula's soothing, anti-inflammatory properties complement bergamot's skin-balancing and calming effects beautifully in sensitive skin blends.
Gentle, anti-inflammatory Calendula is an outstanding carrier for Rose Otto in sensitive skin and facial massage blends.
Calendula's soothing, anti-inflammatory properties complement carrot seed's skin-regenerating action, making this an outstanding duo for sensitive or mature skin massage.
Calendula's soothing, anti-inflammatory properties beautifully balance rosemary's stimulating nature, creating a well-rounded blend for tired, sore muscles.
Calendula's soothing and wound-healing properties complement Tea Tree's antimicrobial action, making this an ideal pairing for irritated or inflamed skin.
Calendula's soothing, anti-inflammatory action beautifully complements eucalyptus in blends for irritated skin, respiratory chest massage, or post-exercise recovery.
Calendula's renowned skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory properties help counterbalance clove bud's irritation potential, making the combination safer for sensitive applications.
Calendula's soothing, wound-healing properties are perfectly complementary to carrot oil's skin-regenerative profile for damaged or inflamed skin.
Calendula's soothing, anti-inflammatory properties pair beautifully with Cedarwood for sensitive or irritated skin treatments.
Calendula's soothing, anti-inflammatory carrier qualities enhance basil ct. linalool's calming and antispasmodic properties beautifully.
Calendula's well-known soothing and anti-inflammatory properties pair harmoniously with vanilla's emollient warmth for sensitive or reactive skin massage.
Calendula's soothing and anti-inflammatory properties pair perfectly with clary sage for sensitive skin and stress-relief massage blends.
Calendula's gentle, soothing properties beautifully balance nigella's potency, ideal for sensitive or irritated skin therapeutic blends.
Calendula's well-known skin-soothing and healing properties blend seamlessly with olive's emollient base, making an outstanding combination for sensitive or damaged skin.
Calendula's anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties pair excellently with cypress for sensitive leg and vein treatments.
Calendula's soothing, anti-inflammatory properties complement spruce's analgesic qualities, ideal for sensitive or inflamed skin blends.
Calendula's soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties harmonise beautifully with Frankincense for sensitive or damaged skin massage.
Calendula's exceptional skin-soothing and healing properties complement sandalwood perfectly for sensitive skin massage.
Calendula's renowned skin-soothing and healing properties combine perfectly with sweet almond for sensitive, irritated, or compromised skin massage.
Calendula's soothing, anti-inflammatory properties combine superbly with grapeseed for sensitive or irritated skin massage.
Calendula's gentle anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties perfectly complement neem, creating a powerful yet soothing blend for problem skin.
Calendula's renowned skin-soothing and healing properties combine synergistically with pomegranate seed for an outstanding anti-inflammatory and restorative blend.
Both are classic herbal infused oils with complementary anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, creating a supremely soothing and skin-supportive blend.
Calendula's renowned skin-soothing and healing properties work in beautiful synergy with rosehip for scar, wound, and sensitive skin treatments.
Calendula's renowned skin-soothing and healing properties combine synergistically with sunflower's emollient base for sensitive or inflamed skin.
Properties
- Aroma
- faint, warm, slightly herbal
- Consistency
- medium
- Absorbency
- medium
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
Contraindications
- ⚠Avoid with Asteraceae (daisy family) allergy
- ⚠Check for ragweed cross-reactivity in susceptible clients
- ⚠Golden carotenoid colour may mark light linens