Marigold – Calendula officinalis – is one of those herbs found in traditional medicine in nearly every culture. For wound healing, soothing the skin, and inflammation. Research explains why.
Marigold contains flavonoids and triterpenoids, particularly oleanolic acid and lupeol. These compounds are anti-inflammatory – they soothe irritated skin and may support the skin's healing process. Additionally, marigold has been shown to promote collagen synthesis, making it interesting for aging skin care.
Practically, this means: marigold soothes irritated skin, supports the skin's healing process, and reduces redness.
In Silky Sage, marigold is extracted directly into the balm. Extraction means that dried marigold petals are infused in fat long enough for the fat-soluble compounds – the beneficial ones – to transfer into the balm. No diluted water-based extract, no powder – but a fat-soluble extract that the skin can effectively utilize.
Combined with the biological compatibility of the balm and the sage-balancing agent, marigold is the part of Silky Sage that makes it effective for sensitive and irritated skin.