Ingredient Spotlight: Why Calendula the Gentle Powerhouse Your Skin Needs Around the Eyes
Let’s talk about a golden little bloom that’s been quietly healing skin for centuries: calendula. 🌼
You might know it as marigold, but this sunny botanical is more than just a pretty face — it’s a skin-soothing, inflammation-calming, puffiness-fighting powerhouse. And nowhere does it shine more than in the delicate eye area.
At FLORL, we’re all about choosing ingredients with intention. That’s why calendula is one of the hero botanicals in our Aluma Under Eye Silk, a rich yet lightweight cream designed to brighten and hydrate without ever overwhelming sensitive skin.
🌿 What Makes Calendula So Special?
Calendula officinalis is a flowering plant with a long history in herbal medicine and skincare — especially beloved for its calming, antimicrobial, and reparative qualities. It’s gentle enough for even the most reactive skin and potent enough to make a noticeable difference.
✨ Calendula’s Superpowers
Calms inflammation: Puffiness? Redness? Calendula’s anti-inflammatory magic helps bring it all down.
Supports skin repair: It helps speed up healing and encourages collagen production — key for delicate skin around the eyes.
Naturally brightening: With regular use, calendula helps reduce the appearance of dark circles and dullness.
Sensitive skin approved: No stinging, no irritation — just soothing hydration that works with your skin’s natural balance.
👁️ Where Calendula Really Shines: Around the Eyes
The skin around your eyes is thinner and more delicate than anywhere else on your face — which makes it more prone to dryness, fine lines, and irritation. That’s where our Aluma Under Eye Silk (or, as we sometimes call it, "sunshine in a jar") comes in.
🌞 About Aluma Under Eye Silk
Our gentle botanical eye cream is infused with calendula oil to soothe and revitalize the eye area, while plush butters like shea and tucuma deliver long-lasting moisture with a soft, silky finish.
You’ll love it if you’re looking for:
A smoother under-eye texture
A natural solution for dark circles and puffiness
A cream that feels luxurious but never greasy
A moment of daily calm (and sunshine!) in your routine
Use it morning, night, or both — whenever your eyes need a little extra love.
🌸 Final Thoughts
Calendula is proof that gentle can be powerful. Whether it’s anchoring your full-face blend or helping you wake up bright-eyed, this golden bloom brings calm, comfort, and care to every ritual.
Sarah Seeds, CNHP
Sarah, the owner and maker at FLORL, is a Certified Natural Health Practitioner with a passion for holistic wellness, essential oils, and natural skincare. With years of experience in health and wellness, she believes skincare should be as unique as you are. A home cook, UNOS Ambassador, and lifelong plant lover, she’s dedicated to creating products with intention—handmade, botanical, and always crafted with care.