The calendula herb (aka calendula officinalis) is best known for its anti-inflammatory powers due to it being high in flavonoids (plant-based antioxidants which fight bacteria and protect your cells from damage). With so many healing properties and protectants to nourish and hydrate your skin, there’s no doubt you need to incorporate calendula into your skincare regime this winter!
We’ve gathered up some of our favourite calendula-infused products that you NEED to get your hands on.
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Grahams Natural C+ Cream
Not only is this body cream enriched with all natural ingredients, including our beloved calendula, it is also specially formulated to help treat eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis, which all come out to play in the colder months.
Read reviews for Grahams Natural C+ Cream.
In Essence Soothing Facial Treatment Oil
This beauty treatment oil packed with calendula, camellia, lavender and roman chamomile will have your dull, lifeless winter skin looking like you’ve just returned from Greece with a healthy, radiant glow in no time with
Find out more about In Essence Soothing Facial Treatment Oil.
Jurlique Calendula Redness Rescue Calming Mist
A mist is an essential in any skincare routine, but this Jurlique one infused with calendula extract is designed to comfort your skin and restore its natural defences to clarify and hydrate your skin, making it the ultimate mist!
Read reviews for Jurlique Calendula Redness Rescue Calming Mist.
Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner
This toner is designed to refresh and calm your skin, while still gently removing any excess dirt after cleansing. It will soothe problem skin with its calendula superpowers!
Find out more about the Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner.
Planet Eve Organics Facial Balancing Toner
This toner works to remove excess dirt from the skin and pump it full of moisture. The calendula infused in it will help soothe the skin, minimise redness and maximise moisture. Score!
Read review on the Planet Eve Organics Facial Balancing Toner.
Botani Olive Soothing Cream Cleanser
In the cooler months when our skin is a little lacklustre do to the dry air, it can be useful to switch to a cream cleanser. The Botani one is infused with calendula, aloe vera and chamomile to soothe and heal any irritations your skin might have (I don’t know about you but this is me daily in winter). It’s perfect for those with sensitive skin.
Find out more about the Botani Olive Soothing Cream Cleanser.
Wild Ferns Rotorua Mud Facial Scrub with Grapefruit and Calendula
We all need a good scrub in our lives, and THIS is it! It’s a mix between a mud formula to clear your pores, and a scrub to gently exfoliate dead skin cells. The skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory properties of the calendula make it a sensitive gals best friend.
Find out more about the Wild Ferns Rotorua Mud Facial Scrub with Grapefruit and Calendula.
Derma E Sensitive Skin Serum
A good serum will change your entire skincare game! This Derma E Sensitive Skin Serum helps reduce redness, while calming irritations and skin discomfort as it utilises calendula as a main ingredient. A must have for anyone looking for a serum suited to sensitive skin.
Find out more about Derma E Sensitive Skin Serum.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Clarifying Facial Wipes
Facial wipes are a great way to start your skincare regime when removing your make-up at the end of the day. Sometimes, though, they can be harsh on our skin and make us red and irritated. The Shea Moisture African Black Soap Wipes infused with tea tree oil and calendula means that you can easily remove your make-up while still protecting your skin from harsh irritants!
I’ve got a Kiehl’s one here with Candula Water.