The flowers of the Calendula officinalis plant, also known as the Garden marigold, have been used topically for generations to naturally heal skin irritations. As the active ingredient in Boiron Calendula Ointment, Calendula helps promote the healing of minor burns, cuts, scrapes, chapped and chafed skin and other minor skin irritations. It's a must-have for your family's first aid kit.</br>The heavier texture of Calendula Ointment promotes healing by moisturizing the irritation. Calendula Ointment adheres to the skin longer to maintain contact between the affected area and the healing agent for optimal healing.</br>Try it on minor first degree burns, blisters, chafing, cuts, scrapes or cracked heels. It also works well on chapped hands and lips, as well as nasal irritation from colds. The paraben-free ointment has no artificial colors or perfumes.</br>Calendula Ointment works naturally with your body.</br>At Boiron, we believe there's more than one way to feel better. Since 1932, the Boiron family has been committed to providing quality medicines. As world leader in homeopathy, our passion is your health. Our promise is your satisfaction.</br>A homeopathic medicine that works naturally</br>Soothing</br>Won't sting</br>No artificial colors or perfumes</br>Regulated as a OTC (Over the Counter) drug by the FDA</br></br>Product Description</br></br>Boiron was founded in 1932 in Lyon, France, by twin brothers and pharmacists Jean and Henri Boiron. As the world leader in homeopathic medicines, Boiron is a $852 million public company with 3,700 employees and distribution in 59 countries. It is best known for Oscillococcinum, a top-selling flu medicine, and its Arnicare line of pain relievers. For more than 80 years, Boiron has been committed to funding scientific research and educating the public and health care professionals on homeopathic medicines. As a pharmaceutical company, Boiron maintains the highest standards in manufacturing, complying with U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States and drug Good Manufacturing Practices. The company partners with brokers, distributors and retail chains to make homeopathic medicines available to a wide variety of consumers and physicians. Boiron’s staff of 120+ consists of pharmacists and lab technicians, accounting and IT personnel, marketing & public relations staff, national sales force, customer service, and order fulfillment and shipping professionals—many of whom have impressively long careers with the company. Our mission is to stimulate the evolution of health care by promoting homeopathy as a compassionate, ecological and comprehensive approach to medicine. At Boiron, we believe there’s more than one way to feel better. Since 1932, the Boiron family has been committed to providing quality medicines. As world leader in homeopathy, our passion is your health. Our promise is your satisfaction. Watch our videos to find out more about Boiron USA.</br><br/>http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G7QGPE