There are countless gifts from calendula flowers for the skin! Calendula heals wounds, relieves inflammation, increases beneficial immune responses, is mildly antimicrobial, and even protects the skin from radiation damage. 

Calendula improves skin hydration and elasticity. Studies have even shown the potential of the phyto-extract in cream for anti-aging and human skin cell longevity and to keep your skin healthy soft and pliable. 

Calendula can promote healing after sunburn and even radiation burns by reducing pain, and inflammation and promoting new tissue growth and has been shown to be more effective than usual prescribed medication and reduces accute dermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients  

Journal of Clinical Oncology 22  No.8(2004)doi:10.1200/JCO.2004.07.063

Calendula is also excellent for severe burns by fire and heat and post surgical by promoting healing and preventing formation of scar tissue.

*American Materia Medica Finley Allingwood

Calendual ointment is useful for Dandruff due to it’s antifungal, antimicrobial and volunary effects. 

All in all, it’s high in Flavonoids, such as carotenoids, quercetin and lutein is known for its immuno-modulating, anti-microbial and anti-fungal, effects that are so beneficial for skin.