Calendula Cleansing Oil

From Seed to Skin—Why That Matters

Every April, we sow Calendula seeds into warm greenhouse beds—safe from late frosts and guided by the lengthening Finnish light. This slow, thoughtful start strengthens the plants long before they ever touch your skin.

By late May or early June, the seedlings are transplanted into open fields, where they experience long days, cool nights, and the shifting rhythms of the Nordic summer. These conditions gently challenge the plants—encouraging them to produce a rich array of flavonoids and carotenoids, natural compounds that help defend the plant and soothe human skin.

We harvest by hand in July and August, always at peak bloom—because timing matters when you want real results.

Gentle Drying = Maximum Benefit

Unlike mass-produced extracts, our Calendula is dried slowly in a low-temperature condensation dryer—a warm-air system that preserves its delicate phytochemicals, vibrant colour, and floral scent. No high heat. No harsh shortcuts.

Why should you care? Because those compounds—so easy to lose in industrial processing—are what make Calendula truly effective on your skin. Especially when it’s dry, sensitive, or in need of repair.

Slow Infusion = Pure Plant Power

Once dried, the flowers are infused into organic vegetable oil using traditional maceration methods. This means no distillation, no solvents—just time, warmth, and patience.

Over several weeks, the oil gently absorbs the flower’s lipid-soluble actives, including calendulin, beta-carotene, and soothing flavonoids. These nourish your skin while helping it stay soft, resilient, and comfortably clean.