Why Calendula Shows Up in So Many AOS Formulas—and Why Your Skin Will Thank You

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calendar_today Jun 30, 2025
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There’s something quietly extraordinary about calendula. With its golden petals and gentle presence, this humble flower might not shout for attention—but your skin notices the difference. At AOS, calendula isn’t just an ingredient—it’s a signature botanical woven through so many of our most-loved formulas. And there’s a good reason why.

Calendula (Calendula officinalis) has been used for centuries to calm, restore, and repair the skin. But not all calendula is created equal. We source biodynamically and organically grown calendula, which research shows contains higher levels of key skin-healing compounds—flavonoids, triterpenoids, carotenoids, saponins, and polysaccharides. These nutrients support the skin by:

Reducing inflammation and redness
Speeding up the healing of wounds and irritation
Supporting collagen production and skin repair
Protecting against environmental damage
Strengthening and hydrating the skin barrier

To capture its full spectrum of healing benefits, we slowly infuse fresh calendula blossoms into certified organic extra virgin olive oil—a process that takes at least two months. This slow infusion allows the oil to absorb calendula’s potent, lipid-loving compounds. In other formulas, we prepare a water-based decoction, which extracts water-soluble benefits like soothing polysaccharides. Each method is chosen with intention—based on how calendula will best serve the formula, and your skin.

You’ll find this golden botanical throughout our line. Some of our summertime favorites include:

Skin Doctor Salve: Our richest and most popular healing balm, made with calendula-infused olive oil, to soothe blisters, cracks, and extreme dryness while helping to prevent scarring.
Cucumber Aloe Rescue Gel: A post-sun essential where calendula teams up with cooling botanicals to calm and rehydrate inflamed skin.
Zinc Rescue Cream: Designed to ease symptoms of eczema and irritation—calendula helps reduce redness and support skin repair without triggering sensitivity.
Our Sunscreens: Calendula offers calming support to your skin as it's exposed to sun and elements, while enhancing your skin barrier resilience.
Our Facial Moisturizers: A quiet helper behind the scenes, calendula works gently to reduce inflammation and nourish sensitive or dry complexions.

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What we love about calendula—and what your skin loves too—is its versatility. It meets your skin where it is: whether it’s damaged and in need of deep repair, inflamed and overstimulated, or simply needing gentle daily care. Calendula brings comfort, strength, and a sense of calm to the skin. It heals without harshness. It works quietly, but deeply.

So the next time you see it listed in your favorite aos Skincare formula, you’ll know—this golden flower is doing more than you might think.

And your skin will thank you.