Natural organic active ingredients:
Calendula macerate
June 2024 | by María Gutiérrez
Today we're going to be talking about calendula macerate, a natural active with extraordinary cosmetic properties, is an often overlooked treasure. This flower, which blooms in abundance all over France during the summer, offers a host of benefits for the skin. Find out more about the virtues of calendula and why it is essential in organic care for dry and irritated skin.
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Calendula, also known as marigold, is a plant native to southern Europe that is widely cultivated for its luminous flowers and medicinal properties. Calendula flowers are rich in bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, carotenoids and saponins, giving them the properties of anti-inflammatories, antioxidants and healing.
Calendula macerate is a preparation obtained by macerating calendula flowers in vegetable oil, generally olive or sunflower oil. This process allows the active ingredients in the flowers to dissolve in the oil, creating a "calendula macerate". concentrated extract of beneficial propertiess of the plant.
