Sensitive skin deserves to be treated with care and delicacy. To limit redness, itching and irritation, natural cosmetics enriched with calendula are ideal. At any age, if your skin is crying out for it, try calendula creams. Here's a closer look at the benefits of this plant for natural skin care.
Calendula, a little botany
Calendula officinalis, otherwise known as field marigold, is an annual plant 30 to 50 cm high, native to the Mediterranean basin and very common in our gardens. Its upright stem bears thick, light-green leaves and large, bright yellow-orange flower heads in the form of a double crown of tongue-shaped flowers and a tube-shaped flower heart.
Biochemical composition of calendula
According to the Larousse des Plantes, calendula is mainly made up of flavonoids, carotenoids including lycopene, xanthophylls, mucilage, phytosterols, an aromatic essence, triterpenic compounds and saponosides.
Traditional use of Calendula
Calendula or field marigold has traditionally been used in folk medicine to relieve pain:
skin diseases
lymph node infections
jaundice
congestion of the abdominal viscera
Calendula is sudorific and depurative. In addition, its antispasmodic virtues made it a remedy for hysteria and various nervous disorders.
Lastly, it was recognized for its stimulating and antiscorbutic properties.
Calendula to care for your skin
When it comes to dermatological problems, its reputation is well established. It is an effective healing and anti-infectious agent. In fact, according to the Petit Larousse des plantes qui guérissent, "It cleanses and heals skin ailments in record time".
Fresh or dried calendula can be used in baths to soothe all skin ailments, whether they be illnesses, wounds or burns. Calendula is therefore recommended for all types of skin problems:
acne
empire
dry eczema
psoriasis
ulcer
infected wound
to prevent suppuration of chickenpox pimples
prurit
contact allergy
atopic skin
It is also used to treat corns, warts and chilblains.
Calendula, a source of flavonoids with anti-inflammatory properties
The flavonoids contained in marigold flower are reputed to be powerful natural antioxidants. This gives it anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial properties. Although it is still used internally today, it is above all its external use (cream, ointment, balm, ointment, poultice) that makes it interesting and practical to use.
Calendula cream for healthy skin
Calendula ointments and creams relieve all dermatological problems. They improve the health and quality of your skin. They enrich, nourish, heal and protect your skin. The antioxidants naturally contained in calendula protect your skin from external aggression and the damaging effects of free radicals, which tend to accelerate cell aging.
Calendula cream relieves tightness, itching and dryness.
Applied to baby's bottom, it soothes inflammation and irritation while leaving skin soft and delicately scented.
In cases of acne, it can be applied to the areas concerned (face, shoulders, upper chest, upper back) to limit the spread of pimples, help them dry out and heal.
As an after-sun treatment, it soothes sunburn and overheated skin. It is also a recognized natural remedy for soothing superficial burns.
Calendula cream is a must-have in the natural medicine kit for all ages.
To conclude with calendula
Calendula creams or creams enriched with calendula are effective natural remedies for sensitive skin suffering from dryness, eczema, psoriasis, skin allergies, pruritus, acne, slight burns (sunburn), irritation, itching, etc... Of course, for deep and lasting relief, it's important to have a vitality check-up with your naturopath to determine the cause of your problems and act accordingly.