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Why Calendula for Babies?

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Did You Know?

The NOW® Baby line of clean hygiene and gentle body care products are all formulated with the cleanest functional ingredients, including calendula. 

Calendula officinalis, or pot marigold, is a bright, flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region and cultivated worldwide. It is considered a gentle herb with powerful antioxidant properties.

Calendula flower petals have been used in traditional herbal systems and in food for centuries.

What Makes Calendula Calming?

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Skin conditioning herb that calms and soothes baby’s delicate and sensitive or irritated skin.

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Rich in plant-based antioxidants to protect from free radical damage (e.g., pollution).

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Rich in fatty acids that hydrate skin.

 

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Extremely gentle on skin for babies and sensitive skin types.

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Protects skin firmness and elasticity.

NOW Baby Gentle Shampoo and Wash, Nourishing Lotion, Soothing Baby Oil

It’s “Hipp” to be Healthy!

When applied to a baby's skin, calendula soothes and moisturizes, leaving it healthy and hydrated. 

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Fun Fact:

According to the Garden Guides website, the ancient Romans named this plant calendula because they noticed it blooming on the first day of every month (“calends”).