If you’re a fan of all-natural skin care products, chances are you’ve seen calendula on labels and ingredients lists. This delicate, colorful flower isn’t just a beauty to look at – it does some pretty amazing things for the skin and we’re going to let you in on those benefits today.

Calendula is also called marigold, and it’s a flower grown in many places across the world for its color, beauty, and longevity. It plays a central role in many spiritual traditions and it’s a great flower for any garden since it’s extremely forgiving and patient.

When it comes to the skin, calendula does some pretty amazing things. It seems to have a natural affinity for skin health and it treats everything from cuts and scrapes to inflammation and damage with gentleness and speed.

Deep Cleansing

A wash made from organic calendula has the power to cleanse the skin while getting rid of bacteria and kicking the immune system into high gear to help fight off any risk of infection. A wash can be made like an herbal tea, cooled, and then used to rinse the area several times a day.

Cuts, Scrapes, and Eczema Flare Ups

Calendula is naturally antibacterial and it helps soothe and calm the skin. When cuts, scrapes, and eczema flare ups are the issue, creams and ointments that contain calendula can be used to get some amazing all-natural relief.

Healthy, Beautiful Skin

One of the things parents of kids with eczema worry about most is scarring. A child’s delicate skin is more prone to scars and marks, but calendula can help! Using products that contain calendula can help the skin repair itself more completely so that signs of damage from eczema flare ups or scratching can’t be seen. It also helps increase collagen levels so that skin can heal more fully and stay strong and resilient.

Eczema Baths

Of all the herbs to add to an eczema bath alongside your favorite bath oil, calendula takes the lead. You can tie a tablespoon of organic calendula flowers into cheesecloth or place them in a tea ball infuser and add them right to the bath. As your child soaks, the calendula will infuse right into their bath water!

As you can see, calendula is a great herb to work with when it comes to skin issues of all types – and it’s especially great for people dealing with eczema.

Because we LOVE it so, we also make sure we always have a whole range of calendula products in stock over on our store - they really do work!

Are you a fan of calendula like I am? I'd love to hear from you in the comments below about how it has helped you?