It is no secret that nature produces? Remedies? wonderful for health and beauty. A good example of this is calendula, a plant with powerful medicinal properties and belonging to the same family as chamomile and sunflower.
Giseli Fernandes, chemist and researcher of essential oils and vegetables, technical manager at Phytoterapica, comments that the name of the flower comes from Latin and means "the first day of every month" as it blooms at the beginning of most months of the year. . That is where the word calendar originated, he explains.
Also known as golden daisy, the marigold has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and healing powers. Its most well-known benefits are through the use of this flower's oil on skin and hair.
"Marigold oil, in fact, is an oily extract, which is obtained by macerating the flowers in some vegetable oil," says Giseli.
The researcher points out that the calendula can be found in the form of oily extract, glycolic extract and essential oil. It is also used in the form of ointments and gels, all for external use. For oral use, do you use homeopathic preparations or in the form of tincture and tea ?, he says.
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16 Benefits of Marigold Oil
Giseli points out that marigold oil offers numerous advantages, such as:
- Help in treating dermatitis;
- Helps in the treatment of burns;
- Help in treating diaper rash;
- Helps in improving injuries;
- Helps in improving breast cracking;
- Helps in treating cracked skin;
- Helps improve skin peeling;
- Helps in improving insect bites;
- Helps treat bruises;
- Help in treating bruises;
- Stimulates collagen synthesis, preventing wrinkles;
- Prevents oxidative stress caused by solar radiation;
- Has anti-inflammatory power;
- It has antioxidant power;
- It has healing power;
- Helps in the treatment of hair, bringing softness, vitality, shine, brightness. It also helps to lighten the wires.
As you can see, there is no shortage of reasons to enjoy all the good this plant can offer!
How to use marigold oil
The oily extract can be used simply for various purposes, benefiting the skin and hair, as exemplified by Giseli:
- It can be used all over the body as an after bath oil or to prevent skin dryness;
- It can be used on the face directly against wrinkles and sagging, or even a few drops on clay mask;
- Directly on the heel to reduce cracking;
- Directly at the nipples when breastfeeding;
- Can be applied to diaper rash on babies;
- Can be applied directly to burns, injuries, etc.
- In hair, it can be used in lengths and ends to moisturize, as anti-frizz, leave-in or in treatment masks;
- A few drops may be added to hair products to add therapeutic value.
For oral use, as Giseli recalls, homeopathic preparations are used or in the form of tincture and tea.
Where to buy your marigold oil
Marigold oil can be purchased mainly from health food stores, but can also be found at pharmacies and cosmetics stores. The average price is 20 to 30 reais, but depend on the quantity purchased. Here are some options for you to shop online:
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- Marigold Oil World of Oils, for R $ 23,90.
- Phytotherapeutic Marigold Oil, for R $ 22,90.
- Flora Fiola Marigold Oil, for R $ 24, 50.
- Vegan Marigold Oil By Samia, for R $ 30,60.
- Calendula Moisturizing Lotion, for 34.90.
- Calendula body butter, for R $ 40,90.
In addition to essential oil, you can also find other products that have calendula oil as their base, such as moisturizers, lotions and soaps. And remember that you always have to check if the oil is 100% natural!
How to Make Your Homemade Marigold Oil
You can easily find calendula oil for sale, but you can make your oil at home if you prefer. Giseli explains how to:
- Pick some flowers and place them in an amber bottle with good quality vegetable oil;
- Leave in a dark place macerating for a few days;
- Strain and you're done!
Side Effects and Contraindications
Oral use is indicated only when professionally recommended.Regarding external use, Giseli points out that there are no risks. "It's only contraindicated for people who are sensitive to some component of the oil," says chemistry.
However, in general, people with oily skin and hair should be careful about using oils directly. So, it is best to consult a dermatologist before starting to use marigold oil.
Now you know that the marigold is another? Gift from nature? and that her oil can be a good ally of your health and beauty!
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