Spotlight on Dominique, Calendula grower
It is near Die, a small village nestled in the Drôme mountains, that Dominique organically cultivates calendula, a sunny orange flower with a sweet scent.
Dominique, a Calendula grower, tells us about the distinctive features of her flowers, the unique aspects of growing them on micro-plots, and the benefits of Calendula oil macerate.
What is calendula?
Calendula is a flower with an intoxicating scent and incredible colours: orange, yellow or apricot. The Calendula flower has the distinctive trait of opening when the sun is high in the sky and closing at nightfall, which has earned it the nickname ‘garden marigold’, from the Latin solsequia, meaning ‘that which follows the sun’.
What are the benefits of Calendula oil macerate?
Known since the Middle Ages for its healing and soothing properties, particularly for insect stings or reptile bites, Calendula oil macerate is highly valued for sensitive and delicate skin, as well as for the skin of very young children. It has restorative and protective properties, offering relief for irritated skin.
Produced by macerating calendula flowers in sunflower oil, it is widely used in cosmetics for making homemade skincare products such as liniments for nappy changes or gentle make-up removers.
Calendula oil macerate
Recommended for sensitive and rough skin, this soothing and revitalising Calendula flower macerate is the perfect ingredient for caring for skin prone to discomfort or tightness."
Key facts about Calendula oil macerate
Calendula production location: Haut Dieois
Production method: Maceration of fresh flowers in organic sunflower oil
