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Calendula for home cosmetology.

Calendula is an ideal plant for cosmetology, an undeservedly forgotten remedy by cosmetologists for getting rid of many cosmetic problems. Calendula flowers (Flores Calendulae) are better known as a medicinal plant and an ingredient in pharmaceutical preparations (alcohol tinctures, ointments of the same name). The household name of Calendula is "Mary's gold", already attracts attention, and its healing properties have been endowed with magic since ancient times. It was believed that the contemplation of blooming Calendula improves mood and strengthens eyesight. The eye-pleasing orange shade of Calendula flowers against the background of greenery creates a certain positive attitude and a feeling of joy, which improves the general condition of the body, relaxing the nervous system and relieving stress.

But not with these visual effects, Calendula has earned its place among medicinal plants, but with very real healing properties that can improve the health of the skin, mucous membranes and gastrointestinal tract. Calendula is a good antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and regenerative agent, which is very important for cosmetic procedures aimed at treating or improving the skin and mucous membranes. The orange hue of Calendula flowers is directly related to the substance Carotene and other carotenoids (Lycopene, Violaxanthin, Rubixanthin, Flavoxanthin, Flavochrome). These substances determine the possibilities of calendula flowers play the role of a wound healing and regenerating agent, which is successfully used by the pharmaceutical industry for the preparation of ointments and lotions for external use with a calming and healing effect. These substances are easy to extract from the flowers of Calendula at home using the usual infusion or rubbing in a mortar baskets with petals.

The antiseptic properties of Calendula flowers are determined by its essential oils, tannins. According to the principle of Green Tea tannins, these substances in the composition of Calendula flowers have a bactericidal and fungicidal (antifungal) effect on the skin and mucous membranes. In large doses (in concentrated form), they can cause local irritation on the skin and mucous membranes, and in low concentrations, they have an anti-inflammatory effect. When it comes to cosmetic procedures from Calendula at home, it is important to take into account the concentration of infusions from Calendula flowers and thus change the healing effects on the skin and mucous membranes. For example, concentrated infusions or oils from Calendula flowers are appropriate to use in the wounds of the skin and mucous membranes, for disinfection of these lesions or for rinsing in order to obtain an antimicrobial effect (irrigate the mucous or skin). This is how infusions and oils of Calendula flowers are used to treat pustules, furunculosis, wounds (abrasions, cuts, punctures), stomatitis of unknown origin (fungal or bacterial). Infusions and oils of Calendula are also convenient to use for safe home manicure and pedicure procedures (baths and cuticle treatment around the nails).

The ability of the tannins in Calendula flowers to bind to and denature collagen can lead to rough skin. This fact should be taken into account when using concentrated infusions of Calendula in areas with delicate skin (face, neck, neckline).

The composition of Calendula flowers includes a rare organic acid, which is used in dermatology for the care of the skin and mucous membranes or for the treatment of skin and mucous membranes - salicylic acid. Topical use of infusions or pomace from Calendula flowers, thanks to this organic acid, allows you to eliminate acne problems on the skin. For these purposes, use the extract from the flowers of Calendula for spot treatment of acne or wipe the skin with infusion or extract from the flowers of Calendula. Such treatment of the skin using Calendula dries problem areas, disinfects and heals them.

Weakly concentrated infusions of Calendula flowers have a general beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract, if these infusions are taken internally from time to time. For these purposes, it is enough to brew Calendula flowers (fresh or dry in the amount of 5-10 flowers per 7 ounces of water) in tea and drink on the days chosen for special body care, relaxation and cleansing. Teas from the flowers of Calendula are not abused, as they are capable of causing dysbiosis with regular use.

Calendula flower infusions are an ideal cosmetology tool for preparing baths (for hands, feet) or baths for rinsing the whole body. Calendula infusions tend to narrow the pores of the skin, disinfect the skin and restore microscopic damage to the skin. Such baths can be regular.

In addition to medical cosmetic procedures, Calendula flowers tend to color the skin and hair, because it is a natural orange dye. The skin acquires a golden hue, similar to a light tan, and the hair becomes lighter. Preventive washing of hair and head skin with infusions of Calendula flowers eliminates many problems with the head skin and hair. Calendula infusions relieve fatigue of the head skin, eliminate hidden inflammatory foci in the hair roots, narrow the ducts of the sweat glands located on the head skin and thereby create opportunities for healthy hair growth, and also simplify the care of the head skin and hair (the hair is less “greasy”).

The Calendula plant, endowed with essential oil, has a peculiar and strong smell, which can be used as a perfume fragrance for the skin. But only those areas of the skin that do not come into contact with the fabric of the clothes are treated, since Calendula infusions can leave stains on clothes due to their coloring effect.

All properties of Calendula flowers are aimed at cosmetic purposes which makes it possible to use the Calendula plant in home cosmetology.