Calendula

The balm for the most sensitive skin, including that of babies

Ideal for : acne, oiliness, tightness, dehydration, rosacea and redness, sensitive skin, babies, psoriasis, eczema, stretch marks and scars.

Objective : calm, regenerate.

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CONSULT PROPERTIES DICTIONARY

1. What is calendula?

It is a plant that is grown throughout the world and its colorful flowers are used both for decoration and for the preparation of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.

2. What kind of ingredient is it?

Active ingredient that is used both as an extract and oil in different preparations: enriched oils, masks, creams, serums, etc. The use of Calendula flowers helps in the treatment of mild acne because it is rich in carotenoids and provides antiseptic and soothing properties.

3. How do I identify it in the list of ingredients ( INCI )?

Calendula officinalis flower extract

Calendula officinalis flower oil

4. What properties does calendula have?

• Antibacterial
• Anti-inflammatory
• Calming and decongestant
• Healing
• Emollient moisturizer

5. For what type of skin do we recommend this ingredient?

• Acne-prone skin
• Sensitive skin
• Stretch marks and scars
• For after the sun
• Can be used in babies

6. Contraindications:

Allergies. Consult your midwife, doctor or dermatologist if you are pregnant as a precaution, although there are not enough scientific studies to tell us that its topical use is not recommended during pregnancy.

7. Recommendations:

If you have macerated calendula oil, keep it away from sources of direct heat and sun so that it does not deteriorate prematurely.

Bibliography and references:

- http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-75151999000300007

- https://www.elsevier.es/es-revista-offarm-4-articulo-cuidados-cosmeticos-durante-el-embarazo-13018329

- Harry's Cosmetology, JB Wilkinson - RJ Moore