For centuries, the luminous yellow petalled Calendula flower has been treasured for it’s ability to heal irritated skin in babies. Babies have delicate skin, and are prone to inflammatory and aggravated skin conditions such as nappy rash, atopic dermatitis, cradle cap and minor cuts and grazes. For this reason, gentle Calendula has been the herb of choice throughout Europe for hundreds of years.The flowering heads of the blooming plants are used to create extracts for lotions, elixirs, tinctures, oils, creams and many other body products. This herb is so safe that it can be used internally, externally and as a homeopathic wound healer.