Descriptor Directions Our Packaging ANTIOXIDANT - ANTIVIRAL - ANTI-INFLAMMATORYAn organic base oil. Calendula officinalis flower extract & helianthus annuus seed oil. Country of Origin UK. Calendula is a plant that has been used for centuries for ornamental purposes, as well as culinary, cosmetic and medicinal reasons. Calendula is in the same species as marigolds and often called by the alternative name pot marigold. Calendula contains flavonoids which gives it strong anti-inflammatory properties as well as linoleic acid which it also has in high concentration. These acids also give calendula oil powerful antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Calendula helps improve skin firmness and hydration. Even more impressive, it helps increase blood flow and oxygen to wounds and infected areas which helps the body grow new tissue and heal more rapidly. This herb has been used medicinally since at least the 12th century. It was originally called calendula by the Romans, who realised the plant bloomed on the first day of each month (calends). It was a symbol of happiness in Roman gardens and also provided a continuous supply of flowers and tender leaves — so it was used regularly for cooking and medicine. The flowers are considered sacred in India, where they’re used to adorn statues of deities, as well as used in religious ceremonies in ancient Aztec and Mayan civilisations. They’re also still used during processions on the Day of the Dead in Mexico. The Germans used it in soups and stews, as well as a saffron substitute in hearty large pot dishes, thus the nickname “pot marigold.” * There is no way to find or make 100 percent pure calendula extract. Calendula oil is extracted by making an oil from the flowers. Once it’s properly dried and placed in a high-grade carrier oil like sunflower oil, it usually takes about a month for the calendula to thoroughly infuse into the carrier oil, producing a beautiful, richly coloured final product.30ml - glass bottle with cap.* Free delivery with minimum order spend 0f £25 DIRECTIONS. Base Oils are natural & highly effective moisturisers. They can be used alone or combined with essential oils. For extensive information & inspiration on creating your own blends please browse our website starting here . . .Store in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Our bottles are made from blue/black glass which gives optimal protection for the delicate essential oils and active plant base oils used in our serums. Closures for essential oils are caps with integral droppers to enable easy controlled usage.We do not use boxes as even though they look lovely there is really no on-use for them and we can’t bare the waste! We do however, supply simple high quality, black, unbranded bags with our own swing tag attached. This is lovely if you are giving Angelico Serum as a gift. You can of course state in the NOTES BOX when checking out that you do not want the bag. If you do not specify, you will receive a bag.We have to protect the glass during transit so we use acid free tissue paper in blue which looks beautiful. We can also add a handwritten card if you are sending as a gift. Simply mention the words you require in NOTES BOX when you check out.
