Overview
Calendula oil is a distillate of marigold blossoms (Calendula officinalis). It is frequently employed as a complementary or alternative therapy.
Calendula oil's antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties may make it helpful in treating wounds, settling dermatitis, and alleviating diaper rash. Also employed as an antiseptic.
Infusion of marigold flowers in carrier oil produces calendula oil. This oil can be utilised on its own or in creating ointments, lotions, and salves. Additionally, calendula can be made into tincture, tea, and capsules.
Calendula oil may be used to treat various skin conditions and enhance the texture and aspect of the skin. Here are seven skin applications for calendula oil.
Calendula salve as protection
Calendula oil may serve as a sun protection option. According to a 2012 laboratory investigation, calendula oil has SPF properties as a product additive. However, additional evidence is necessary to support using calendula cream as a possible protection.
Calendula oil may hasten the healing of wounds. According to research, using aloe vera or calendula ointment alongside standard care accelerated episiotomy recovery time.
In the study, women who applied aloe vera or calendula ointment every eight hours for five days experienced reduced symptoms, including erythema, oedema, and discolouration. It was discovered that adding aloe or calendula ointment to standard care was more effective than standard care alone.
Some individuals use calendula oil to treat acne. One laboratory study suggested that calendula extract may be beneficial for treating and preventing acne vulgaris, additional research, particularly human studies, is required to confirm these results.
You can try cleaning your face with a cleanser containing calendula. You can apply calendula salve, oil, or spot treatment to your entire face or areas prone to acne. You can use a face masque once per week.
Some individuals use calendula oil to treat eczema, despite the lack of scientific support. However, one study revealed that it could alleviate dermatitis-related discomfort in breast cancer radiation patients.
Calendula oil may aid in the treatment of diaper dermatitis. A 2012 study found that while an aloe vera salve effectively treated diaper dermatitis, a calendula ointment was much more effective. Nonetheless, this study is preliminary.
You can treat diaper dermatitis by administering a small volume of calendula oil alone or in combination with aloe vera to the afflicted area several times daily.
Calendula oil's wound-healing properties may make it a viable option for treating psoriasis, but no research has been conducted. Attempt spreading calendula oil or balm to the afflicted region several times daily.
Calendula oil may enhance your skin's overall aspect. A salve containing calendula extract may promote skin hydration and firmness, according to one study, but more research is required.
Calendula may also aid in the treatment of contact dermatitis, which includes poison ivy reactions.
You can apply an oil or lotion containing calendula to your epidermis twice daily.
Calendula is generally secure to use, though there are a few precautions. If you are intolerant to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family, you should avoid calendula. Do not use calendula if you are pregnant or lactating because there is insufficient evidence to confirm its safety.
