The article will present the best cosmetic recipes based on calendula flowers.
Calendula has been used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes for a long time. It has an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect, has a mild healing property and has a pleasant smell.
- Calendula received its qualities due to the fact that it contains valuable essential oils, acids and resins.
- The most valuable nutrients are calendula flowers, but stems and leaves are also used
- Calendula is a rather unpretentious plant. It grows in temperate latitudes
- Calendula flowers are used fresh and dry. Tinctures, decoctions and essential oils are made from them.
- Calendula extract is widely used in modern cosmetology, as an integral part of face and body creams, shampoos and all kinds of other products.
- Calendula does not cause allergies and is suitable for sensitive skin
Beneficial properties of calendula for the skin of the face and body against acne
- Calendula flowers contain many substances that help relieve inflammation and disinfect
- As a rule, calendula decoction or alcohol tincture is used in the treatment of acne and acne.
- Also, calendula is included in many anti-acne products.
- Calendula tincture promotes wound healing, tightens pores and disinfects the skin. However, it dries out the skin a lot and is not very suitable for people with dry skin types.
- For a softer effect, use calendula essential oil. It is not recommended to use it in its pure form. Usually, it is mixed with a base oil (olive, peach or almond)
Calendula based face masks
Contraindications
Despite its natural origin and many beneficial properties, the drug has a number of contraindications. These include:
- Hypersensitive, thin skin.
- Individual intolerance.
- Excessive dryness and flaking of the epidermis.
- Presence of open wounds in the area of application.
- Chronic dermatological diseases requiring systematic treatment.
Even when used externally, the tincture can cause harm to people suffering from diseases of the respiratory system, especially asthma. Therefore, before using it, you should consult a doctor. People with dry skin should use this alcohol tincture with caution. Side effects from non-compliance with the rules of use can manifest themselves in the form of:
- severe dryness;
- tightness;
- redness;
- peeling;
- irritation.
If these symptoms appear, you should stop using the tincture for some time or at least reduce the frequency of procedures and the concentration of the drug. To ensure that cosmetic procedures using the tincture do not cause harm, you must strictly follow the recipe and follow the instructions for use.
Recipes with calendula for acne
Steam bath for face . This recipe will help steam your facial skin and prepare it for further procedures. To prepare the bath we need:
- 2 tablespoons dried calendula flowers and 2 cups water
- Fill the flowers with water and boil
- After boiling, turn off the broth, tilt your face over it and cover with a towel.
The procedure takes 5 - 10 minutes.
Mask with calendula tincture . We will need:
- A spoonful of wheat flour, a spoonful of calendula alcohol tincture, a spoonful of natural honey and water
- All ingredients must be mixed to the consistency of sour cream.
- Apply to cleansed face for 10 minutes, rinse with warm water
This product will even out your complexion, tighten pores and dry out inflammation.
Therapeutic compress for the face . This product is completely natural and suitable for all skin types. We will need:
- Spoon of calendula flowers, chamomile flowers, birch buds
- Pour all the ingredients into a glass of water and bring to a boil, then cool until warm.
- Take cotton pads or a piece of cotton cloth, soak them in the solution and apply to problem areas of the face
- Lie with the compress for about 15 minutes
Remedies with calendula for acne
Conclusion
As you can see, calendula in cosmetology is used for any skin type, the main thing is to choose the right recipe for yourself, and all skin problems will quickly disappear. Anyone can use this remedy, since the plant very rarely causes allergies.
I am sure that from the facial care compositions I offer you will find something that is suitable specifically for your case. If you find it difficult to determine your skin type, you can contact a cosmetologist and get advice.
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Best regards, Valery Lebedenko.
How to wipe your face with calendula?
Calendula tincture is one of the most powerful anti-acne remedies. It is sold at the pharmacy or you can make it yourself. You can make a homemade calendula tincture with a small amount of alcohol. For this we need:
- 25 grams of dried calendula flowers and 100 grams of vodka
- If the flowers are in inflorescences, then chop them
- Fill with vodka and leave in a dark place for a week, stirring occasionally
- After a week, strain the tincture, removing the flowers.
You can wipe your face with this tincture twice a day - morning and evening.
Pharmacy tincture contains a high concentration of alcohol and is recommended for spot use. Also, it can be mixed with a decoction of herbs or cosmetic lotion.
Calendula tincture relieves acne and tightens pores, and also helps even out complexion
Pharmacy tincture of calendula
A few words about the plant itself
Calendula can reach 20-75 cm in height. The plant has a branched root. The stem of calendula grows straight and has a hairy covering. The flowers appear as baskets at the tops of branches and stems. Their color depends on the species. There are almost white and brown ones, but most often the color is close to orange. This plant began to be called marigold because of the shape of the seeds, which resemble marigolds or claws.
Calendula has been valued for its medicinal properties for many years. It is also famous for its spicy and aromatic capabilities. In the 19th century, the reed petals of this culture were used instead of saffron. Since then, the name “spice for the poor” has been assigned to calendula. Its petals continue to be used to this day as food coloring. It is used to color cheeses, pates, and drinks.
Flower petals and inflorescences are widely used in medical practice. Marigold extract is present in various tablets, herbal preparations and external dosage forms. Decoctions, infusions, and teas are prepared from plant materials for oral administration. This natural product is also used for lotions, rinses and douches. Quite often, calendula is used in cosmetology. More details about.
Using calendula essential oil for the face
Calendula oil is more gentle than tincture. That is why it is also used for dry facial skin. Once a week you can give your face a nourishing mask. For this:
- To the base oil (for example, olive oil), you need to add a couple of drops of calendula oil and an ampoule of vitamin E.
- Apply the mixture to the skin of the face and neck.
- Leave for an hour and then blot off the residue with a napkin.
Calendula oil is added to homemade creams, lotions, and lip balms.
Using tincture, oil and decoction of calendula for hair: masks, rinsing
Calendula is an indispensable remedy for almost all hair types. It refreshes hair and normalizes sebum production, stimulates hair growth and prevents dandruff.
Masks, rinses and hair shampoos are prepared from calendula. Some of the recipes can be made at home yourself.
A decoction of calendula flowers for rinsing hair.
- Pour a tablespoon of flowers into a liter of water and boil.
- Then filter, cool and rinse your hair with the resulting decoction after washing.
Hair mask against excess oiliness.
- Mix the egg white with a teaspoon of calendula tincture and a spoonful of honey.
- Apply the mixture to the hair roots for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
A mask with burdock oil and calendula tincture perfectly stimulates hair growth. For this we will need:
- 2 spoons of burdock oil, 1 spoon of olive oil and 1 spoon of calendula tincture.
- All ingredients must be thoroughly mixed and applied to the hair roots for 30 minutes.
- Wrap your hair with film and a towel
Calendula for hair
Castor oil and calendula tincture for hair
Castor oil is extremely beneficial for hair, it nourishes hair follicles and stimulates new hair growth
Mask of calendula and castor oil . We have to:
- A tablespoon of castor oil, a spoonful of honey, a spoonful of calendula tincture
- Mix all ingredients and apply to hair roots
- Cover your head and hold the mask on for 30 minutes.
- Then wash off with shampoo
Calendula tincture and castor oil
Using chamomile with calendula
Chamomile and calendula complement each other perfectly. Both of these products are excellent antiseptics with many other useful properties. Let's prepare cosmetic ice from calendula and chamomile. For this we need:
- 1 tablespoon chamomile and calendula flower mixture, a glass of water and ice cube trays
- Fill the flowers with water and boil
- Cool the broth, strain and pour into molds
- Waiting for it to freeze
Cosmetic ice is used daily in the morning, it improves complexion, relieves swelling, and stimulates blood circulation.
Due to the fact that ice is made from a decoction of herbs, it also has an anti-inflammatory effect, relieves redness and reduces acne.
Calendula and vitamin A for heels
Calendula helps make the skin softer, and thanks to its antiseptic properties, heals microcracks. To prepare homemade foot cream we need:
- Baby cream, calendula ointment and liquid vitamin A.
- All ingredients can be purchased at the pharmacy
- Mix all ingredients 1 teaspoon at a time
- Steam your feet and clean your heels with pumice stone. Then we apply our cream and put on socks
This procedure is best done at night. In the morning your feet will be soft and tender.
Heel cream with calendula and vitamin A
Compound
Photo by Alina Vilchenko: Pexels
Today, the beneficial properties of the flower have been proven by science. Calendula contains several unique components that are especially valuable for skin care:
- oleic acid – improves blood supply to dermal cells;
- lupeol – has an anti-inflammatory effect;
- quercetin – antioxidant;
- carotenoids – activate the synthesis of vitamin A;
- flavonoids, minerals, vitamins, phytosterols, acids, esters - help solve many skin problems.
Calendula for acne and hair: reviews
- » I love homemade cosmetics. They cope with skin problems better than store-bought cosmetics. One of my favorite remedies is calendula tincture. If pimples appear, I spot-apply the product at night. Already in the morning, acne is less noticeable" Oksana, 32 years old
- » Due to the fact that calendula tincture is alcohol-based, it stimulates hair growth. I add it to almost all masks, even store-bought ones. Hair really grows faster" Svetlana, 24 years old
- » Calendula and chamomile are my favorite healing herbs. I buy almost all cosmetics that contain extracts of these herbs. It is important for me that these products act gently and do not dry out the skin.” Elena, 38 years old
Rating of the best brands
If you don’t have time to make your own marigold products, you can always purchase ready-made cosmetics from world-famous brands.
- Calendula - cleansing gel from Dr. Kadir (Israel). $36.25.
- Calming serum with calendula, immortelle and marshmallow from Barex (Italy). $33.42.
- Healing phytocream from Pharmalife Research (Italy). $30.7.
- Calendula Essential is a moisturizing cream from The Face Shop (South Korea). $24.77.
- Calendula Deep Cleansing is a facial cleansing foam from Missha (South Korea). $13.33.
- Calendula hydrolate from Zeitun (Jordan). $9.39.
- Facial scrub from Grandmother Agafya (Russia). $3.68.
- Gel mask from Bielita (Belarus). $1.88.
- Lotion-tonic from Clean Line (Russia). $1.4.
- Calendula is a homeopathic ointment from the Moscow Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia). $1.5.
Some of the best facial cosmetics with calendula
Such a variety of means. There is probably no brand that does not use marigold extract in its cosmetics - and quite rightly so.
