Calendula Soap

This gentle and nourishing botanical possesses soothing properties. Commonly referred to as Marigold, this annual herb is from the Family Asteraceae, the Sunflower Family. The Calendula plant is comprised of carotenoids, flavonoids and essential oils.

Used as a soap and as a detergent substance, Sodium Palmate is the sodium salt of fatty acids of palm oil. It is derived from the saponification of palm oil.

Used as a soap and as a detergent substance, Sodium Cocoate is the sodium salt of the fatty acid of coconut oil. It is derived from the saponification of coconut oil.

Weleda uses distilled and deionized water. Distilled water has been boiled and the steam has condensed, yielding pure, uncontaminated water.

Used as a moisturizing agent due to its water-attracting properties and it makes skin feel smooth. Weleda uses glycerin derived from the coconut or palm kernel oil.

Sodium Olivate is used as a soap and as a detergent substance. It is the sodium salt of the fatty acid of olive oil and is derived from the saponification of olive oil.

Fragrance (Parfum) is the collective name for raw materials that are used to perfume cosmetic products. For such products, Weleda only ever uses a mixture of essential oils. Synthetic fragrances are not utilized. (from essential oils)

This gentle and nourishing botanical possesses soothing properties. Commonly referred to as Marigold, this annual herb is from the Family Asteraceae, the Sunflower Family. The Calendula plant is comprised of carotenoids, flavonoids and essential oils.

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Extracts of Iris rootstock regulate the moisture level of the skin. The rootstock of Iris consists in large part of starch and contains mucilaginous substances, tannins as well as essential oil, which is responsible for the violet-type odor of the dried Iris rhizome. (from essential oils)

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Viola Tricolor Extract is very suitable for the care of dry and sensitive skin. The extract is especially characterized by its long-chain sugars. These form a moisturizing layer on the skin.

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Sodium Chloride is used as an adjuvant in the production of cosmetic products, such as soap production. In emulsions, Sodium Chloride has a product-stabilizing and skin-soothing effect.

Alcohol is another term for ethanol or ethyl alcohol. In manufacturing plant extracts contained in Weleda's products, mixtures of alcohol and water are used as extraction agents in some formulations. The consistency and stability of natural cosmetic products are improved by alcohol.

Used as a soap and as a detergent substance, Sodium Stearate is the sodium salt of the fatty acid of stearic acid. It is derived from the saponification of vegetable oils.

Limonene is a ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odor of cosmetic products. (from essential oils)

Linalool is an ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odor of cosmetic products. (from essential oils)

Citronellol is an ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odor of cosmetic products. (from essential oils)

Geraniol is an ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odor of cosmetic products. (from essential oils)

Coumarin is an ingredient of various essential oils that are used to improve the odor of cosmetic products. (from essential oils)