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Calendula | Nature's Skin Healer

Calendula often called "marigold," has been celebrated for centuries as one of nature’s most soothing and restorative botanicals for the skin.

At VÆR, we use a high-quality calendula extract infused in jojoba oil, intentionally avoiding olive-oil-based extracts to maintain purity of our products. This ensures maximum bioavailability and skin compatibility while staying true to our seed-oil-free philosophy.

Our calendula extract delivers powerful anti-inflammatory, calming, and regenerative benefits, working synergistically with tallow, beeswax, and other ancestral ingredients to protect, heal, and restore skin naturally.

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Your Skin is Hungry, not Thirsty

What your skin actually needs

Healthy skin is more than just moisturized, it needs to stay calm, protected, and resilient in the face of everyday stressors. Irritation, redness, and micro-damage from environmental factors can compromise the skin barrier, leading to dryness, sensitivity, or breakouts. Calendula extract is nature’s solution: packed with soothing compounds, antioxidants, and skin-regenerating molecules, it helps reduce inflammation, supports healing, and restores balance to compromised or reactive skin. When infused into jojoba oil, its nutrients are delivered in a skin-compatible base that absorbs effortlessly without leaving a greasy residue.

Why Calendula for Skincare

Calendula offers a rare combination of anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties that directly benefit the skin barrier. Its active compounds, including flavonoids, carotenoids, and triterpenoids, work together to calm irritation, protect against environmental stressors, and promote faster skin repair.

At VÆR, we choose calendula extracted in jojoba oil, not olive oil, to maintain full compatibility with the skin’s natural sebum while avoiding unstable seed oils. This ensures maximum nutrient delivery without the risk of clogging pores or introducing inflammatory polyunsaturated oils, making it an ideal choice for sensitive, compromised, or acne-prone skin.

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Deeper Information about Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

Comparing Calendula to Common Alternatives

Not all “soothing” skincare ingredients are created equal. Many mainstream products rely on chemically produced emollients or synthetic esters, designed to mimic natural plant oils. While these can make skin feel temporarily soft, they lack the complex bioactive compounds like flavonoids, triterpenoids, and carotenoids found in true calendula extract. These naturally occurring molecules do more than moisturize; they actively support healing, calm inflammation, and help rebuild the skin barrier.

Among botanical options, calendula is often infused in olive oil, a natural, nourishing carrier widely used in herbal preparations. While olive oil is beneficial for the skin, it has a heavier texture and can feel occlusive in certain formulations. At VÆR, we choose jojoba oil as the infusion base for our calendula extract because it closely mimics the skin’s natural sebum, absorbs quickly, and remains stable over time. This ensures calendula’s healing compounds are delivered efficiently, without heaviness or pore blockage, making our formulation ideal for daily use across all skin types.

How to Read The Label

When shopping for calendula-based skincare, it’s important to look beyond the marketing claims and check the ingredient list carefully. Many products use calendula extracts diluted in unstable seed oils or rely on synthetic fragrances and additives rather than true botanical infusions.

Look for “Calendula officinalis extract” or “Calendula-infused oil”paired with a skin-friendly carrier like jojoba oil. High-quality extracts will list both the flower and carrier oil clearly, ensuring you’re getting a genuine, bioavailable botanical preparation not a heavily processed or filler-laden alternative.

Scientific Benefits of Calendula for Skin

Calendula has been widely studied for its therapeutic properties, particularly for supporting skin healing and reducing inflammation. Scientific research highlights several key benefits:

  • Anti-inflammatory: Active flavonoids and triterpenoids help reduce redness, swelling, and irritation. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21445781/
  • Wound healing: Calendula promotes increased collagen production and angiogenesis, speeding recovery from cuts, abrasions, and other skin injuries. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2225411016301271
  • Antioxidant protection: Rich in carotenoids and polyphenols, calendula helps protect skin from oxidative stress and environmental damage. https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/12/2/331
  • Antimicrobial action: Supports a healthy skin microbiome and reduces the risk of infection in minor wounds or irritations. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2225411014000163

By pairing calendula extract with jojoba oil, we ensure these benefits are delivered in a stable, bioavailable form, supporting your skin's natural ability to heal and thrive.

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Making the Hero Ingredient: Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

History and Origin of Calendula

Calendula has a long history of use in traditional medicine across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. For centuries, it has been applied to cuts, scrapes, rashes, and burns to speed healing and calm irritation. Ancient Greeks and Romans used calendula-infused oils and salves for skin ailments and wound care, while herbalists through the Middle Ages prized it as a staple in natural apothecaries. This heritage of trusted, topical use continues today, with calendula recognized globally as a gentle yet powerful botanical remedy for sensitive or damaged skin.

Sustainability & Ethics of Calendula

Calendula is a hardy, low-impact plant that grows easily in many regions without heavy pesticide or water requirements, making it a highly sustainable skincare ingredient. At VÆR, we source organically grown calendula flowers from trusted suppliers who prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and clean farming practices. Our extraction process uses jojoba oil, a stable, renewable carrier, avoiding seed oils that are often heavily processed or industrially farmed. This approach allows us to deliver calendula’s full benefits in a way that is kind to the earth, non-toxic, and respectful of the plant’s natural integrity.

Extraction Method for Calendula

Calendula extract is made by gently infusing dried calendula flowers in a nourishing carrier oil to draw out its healing compounds. While some manufacturers use high heat, solvents, or quick chemical extraction methods to speed up the process, these can damage the delicate flavonoids and antioxidants that make calendula so effective.
At VÆR, we use a slow, cold-infusion process in jojoba oil, allowing time and gentle warmth to naturally release the plant’s beneficial constituents. This method preserves calendula’s anti-inflammatory, regenerative, and antioxidant molecules in a highly bioavailable form, ensuring maximum potency and compatibility with your skin.

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A Gentle but Powerful Healer

Calendula has earned its reputation as one of nature’s most effective remedies for soothing, protecting, and repairing the skin. By carefully infusing calendula flowers in jojoba oil, VÆR preserves the full spectrum of its healing compounds in a stable, bioavailable form. Combined with our other ancestral ingredients, this extract helps calm irritation, support barrier repair, and keep your skin resilient against daily stressors all without synthetic additives or harsh processing.

The VÆR Approach to Calendula

At VÆR, we choose calendula infused in jojoba oil to deliver its full healing potential in the most biologically compatible way. This extract is carefully prepared using a slow, low-heat infusion process, preserving calendula’s anti-inflammatory and skin-repairing compounds.

We combine it with tallow, beeswax, and other ancestral ingredients to create stable, nutrient-dense balms that soothe irritation, calm sensitivity, and restore the skin barrier naturally. Our approach avoids synthetic extracts, unstable seed oils, and harsh processing honoring calendula as a true ancestral remedy for healthy, resilient skin.

Products with Calendula (Calendula officinalis)

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ENERGIZER Boost Tallow Balm (Energizing Ritual)
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BALANCER Nourish Tallow Balm (Nourishing Ritual)
$39.99/ea
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BARE Everywhere Tallow Balm (Pure Ritual)
$39.99/ea
$39.99/ea $0.00
HEALER Restore Tallow Balm (Healing Ritual)
$39.99/ea
$39.99/ea $0.00
The Ritual Balm Collection | Complete 4-Balm Set
$149.99/ea
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is calendula and why is it used in skincare

Calendula is a flower known for its calming and restorative properties. It supports skin comfort by reducing visible redness and helping the outer layer stay balanced and hydrated. It has been used for centuries to soothe irritation and promote healthy looking skin.

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Is calendula safe for sensitive or reactive skin

Yes. Calendula is extremely gentle and well tolerated by sensitive or compromised skin. It helps calm visible irritation and supports natural recovery without causing dryness or stinging.

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What makes calendula different from other herbal extracts

Calendula contains unique carotenoids, flavonoids, and plant esters that target both comfort and moisture. It calms irritation while supporting a balanced outer barrier, offering a more complete soothing effect than many single note herbs.

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Can calendula help with redness or irritation

Yes. Calendula is known for its ability to reduce visible redness and ease discomfort. It supports the skin during times of sensitivity and helps restore a more even looking tone.

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Is calendula good for dry or damaged skin

Calendula supports hydration and recovery by helping the skin hold moisture and remain calm. It is often used for dry, rough, or chapped areas that need gentle nourishment.

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How does calendula support the skin barrier

Calendula supports barrier function by calming irritation, reducing water loss, and helping the outer layer stay resilient. It complements tallow and jojoba, which replenish the skin with natural lipids.

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Is calendula safe for babies or pregnancy

Calendula is widely regarded as safe and gentle for most skin types, including baby skin. Many natural balms for infants use calendula for its calming properties. If someone is pregnant and concerns exist, they should follow standard medical guidance.

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Does calendula interact well with essential oils

Yes. Calendula creates a soothing base that blends well with essential oils. It helps temper the strength of botanicals and supports a balanced, comfortable finish on the skin.

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What type of calendula does VÆR use

VÆR uses a concentrated calendula infusion created from high quality blossoms. This method delivers the plant’s calming compounds directly into the oil base, creating an effective and gentle extract.

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How does calendula compare to chamomile or aloe

Chamomile, aloe, and calendula all soothe the skin, but calendula has a deeper restorative profile. It helps reduce visible redness while supporting hydration and barrier strength, making it suitable for dry or fragile skin.

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Can calendula clog pores

Calendula is non comedogenic. It absorbs easily and supports calm, balanced skin without clogging pores.

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Is calendula effective for minor skin distress

Calendula has a long history of use for minor dryness, tightness, or discomfort. It helps the skin return to a calm, settled state and is valued for its gentle approach.

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