Cream-balm “Vedunya” with calendula, for the face. Anti-inflammatory. 40 g

Effect on the skin

Calendula tincture, which is based on alcohol, has a beneficial effect on the skin:

• lightens freckles, age spots, including age-related formations, freckles;
• reduces skin greasiness, drying it and eliminating oily shine;
• accelerates the healing of scratches, burns, complicated wounds, cracks, abrasions;
• smoothes wrinkles;
• eliminates rosacea;
• helps fight boils and acne;
• tightens pores;
• removes dark marks after acne;
• reduces inflammatory processes;
• protects against the appearance of acne;
• restores elasticity and healthy tone of the skin;
• tightens the contour.

The benefits of this annual plant are due to the content of carotenoids, which ensure successful treatment of acne. It contains flavonoids and phytoncides, which give the tincture anti-inflammatory characteristics, as well as coumarins, which activate the regeneration of damaged cells.

The presence in the structural formula of a large number of micro and macroelements helps to normalize the functions of the sebaceous glands. Ascorbic acid is a powerful natural antioxidant that provides anti-aging effects.

Calendula tincture is used to disinfect the skin after cleansing the face in order to prevent complications, as well as for demodicosis, as it reduces the activity of subcutaneous mites and speeds up recovery.

Rating of the best brands

If you don’t have time to make your own marigold products, you can always purchase ready-made cosmetics from world-famous brands.

1. Calendula - cleansing gel from Dr. Kadir (Israel). $36.25.
2. Calming serum with calendula, immortelle and marshmallow from Barex (Italy). $33.42.
3. Healing phytocream from Pharmalife Research (Italy). $30.7.
4. Calendula Essential is a moisturizing cream from The Face Shop (South Korea). $24.77.
5. Calendula Deep Cleansing is a facial cleansing foam from Missha (South Korea). $13.33.
6. Calendula hydrolate from Zeitun (Jordan). $9.39.
7. Facial scrub from Grandmother Agafya (Russia). $3.68.
8. Gel mask from Bielita (Belarus). $1.88.
9. Lotion-tonic from Clean Line (Russia). $1.4.
10. Calendula is a homeopathic ointment from the Moscow Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia). $1.5.

Some of the best facial cosmetics with calendula

Such a variety of means. There is probably no brand that does not use marigold extract in its cosmetics - and quite rightly so.

Methods of application

A variety of cosmetics are prepared at home using a high-quality pharmacy tincture of calendula.

These can be lotions to eliminate irritation, treat acne, disinfect the skin and remove excess oil. They are used for compresses, applications or wiping problem areas, applied pointwise to large pimples.

The healing drug is included in the composition of cosmetic masks, giving them antiseptic, wound-healing, drying qualities. This component is included in homemade creams aimed at caring for problematic and oily skin.

Contraindications

You cannot use calendula, hoping for excellent results, without first consulting a dermatologist. The plant has its contraindications. First of all, individual intolerance to this natural remedy may develop. Before using medicinal marigolds in any form, it is advisable to test them. A small amount of the product (ointment or tincture) should be applied to the inside of the wrist. If after 10 minutes there are no negative reactions from the body, calendula can be used on the face.

It is not advisable to use calendula-based cosmetics during pregnancy. The medicinal plant helps lower blood pressure. Despite the fact that when applied externally the negative impact will be minimal, it is not worth the risk. Neglecting recommendations may result in miscarriage.

Rules of application

To achieve a favorable result, an alcohol preparation based on calendula is used taking into account the following rules:

• The procedures begin by testing the product, distributing a few drops on the forearm. After half an hour, the condition of the skin is checked. The safety of the tincture is evidenced by the absence of visible changes.
• Do not use expired medication.
• To avoid getting burns, the tincture is not used in its pure form, except for spot cauterization of acne. For sebaceous skin, dilute the drug in filtered water in a ratio of 3:1. For normal skin type, prepare a solution in equal parts. If it is dry and overly sensitive, then the ratio is maintained at 1:3.
• Before carrying out the procedures, it is necessary to wash off makeup and cleanse the skin of impurities.
• Leave lotions and applications on areas with inflammation for a maximum of 10 minutes. For masks, the time is indicated in the recipe.
• Wipe the skin with lotion once or twice a day.

Follow the course duration indicated in the recipes used. When repeating it, maintain an interval of 15-20 days.

Anti-wrinkle

Wrinkles are a nuisance that spoils our mood every time we see them in the mirror. Fortunately, there are many effective recipes to combat them. In particular, calendula tincture is very effective in this regard.

We bring to your attention effective recipes that will help bring your face to perfect condition.

Recipe. Allows you to reduce age-related changes. Helps smooth out wrinkles and folds, as well as accelerate epidermal restoration processes.

To prepare it, take 15 drops of calendula tincture, mix them with one ampoule of retinol and 25 grams of bodyaga.

Dissolve the bodyagu in a green tea solution, add the remaining ingredients. Cleanse your skin with a thermal cleanser. Apply the mixture to your face with a cotton pad in the direction of the massage lines. Leave to act for about 30 minutes, and then remove in the same way as the mask.

Also, to improve skin tone, you can simply wipe your face every morning and evening with an alcoholic infusion of calendula, previously diluted with water in a ratio of 1:3, so as not to dry out the skin.

Recipes

A recipe for cosmetics, based on calendula tincture, is selected, depending on the problem being solved and skin type.

For acne

To cleanse the face of acne, prepare various compositions for cosmetic procedures carried out at home using calendula tincture.

Alcohol application

The drug is combined with camphor alcohol. Take the components 1 tbsp. l. With active stirring, add 2 ml of ammonia. In the evening, soak a cotton swab in the solution and carefully treat problem areas. You need to wash off the product in the morning. If you feel itching or burning, then the next time you prepare the solution for application, add 1 tbsp. l. filtered water.

Antibiotic mask

Grind aspirin with chloramphenicol (one tablet) into powder and add a little tincture of marigold, diluted in equal parts with filtered water. You need to get a mass of consistency of thick sour cream. Apply it directly to pimples once a day. Wash off after 30 minutes. The duration of the course should not exceed 14 days.

Anti-inflammatory lotion

Pour 200 ml of cooled boiling water with 40 ml of calendula tincture into an earthenware mug. While intensively stirring the solution, add 50 g of high-quality natural honey. Leave on the table for 24 hours. Wipe the inflamed areas with lotion every evening.

Aloe mask

Cut off the fleshy aloe leaf. Rinse and then squeeze out the juice. Combine it with the tincture and chilled boiled water in a ratio of 3:2:5. Pour sifted premium wheat flour into the liquid mixture, achieving the consistency of a homogeneous slurry. Distribute it on the face in an even layer in the evening, leaving for a quarter of an hour. Repeat sessions every other day for three weeks.

For pigment spots

Effectively, products based on marigold tincture whiten the skin, eliminating freckles and pigment marks. If you are not overly sensitive to alcohol, you can wipe your face with undiluted preparation once a day, but more often special lotions are prepared:

• For oily skin, combine fresh lemon juice and tincture in equal parts. If the skin is normal, then use cucumber juice instead of lemon. Treatment of areas with pigmentation is practiced twice a day.
• For age-related pigmentation, combine the tincture and almond (you can take olive) oil with lemon and black currant juice. Take all components in equal volumes and mix thoroughly. The resulting lotion is used to wipe problem areas three to four times a day.

Masks

Homemade masks, the main component of which is calendula tincture, have moisturizing, nourishing, cleansing, and rejuvenating properties.

For oily skin

Pour 100 ml of slightly warmed, pre-boiled water into a glass vessel. Dissolve 20 ml of calendula tincture in it. While mixing, gradually add oatmeal until a homogeneous mass of kefir consistency is obtained. After application, leave it on the face for 25-30 minutes. Practice sessions every 4-5 days. The result is a reduction in oil content and cleansing of pores. The mask also serves as a preventative measure against the appearance of acne and inflammatory lesions.

For dry skin

To improve the condition of dry, dull skin, it is important to soften the alcohol component of the drug with additional components.

For example, pharmaceutical Vaseline and calendula tincture are mixed in equal proportions. Leave the homogeneous composition on the face for 20 minutes.

You can prepare a moisturizing mask from tincture and potato starch. The proportions are selected so as to obtain a mass of medium thickness, which is kept on the skin for 20 minutes.

After facial cleansing

Apply a compress from a solution of tincture in filtered water (1:5) to prevent complications after scrubbing or other types of facial cleansing.

Moisten a soft napkin made of natural fabric, in which slits are first made for the mouth and eyes. Apply a compress to your face. After 20 minutes, wash with cool water. The procedure has a calming, anti-inflammatory and disinfecting effect.

Calendula Cream

A therapeutic and cosmetic cream with natural calendula extract for the care of dry, oily and sensitive skin with a regenerating and analgesic effect. Relieves skin irritation, inflammation, promotes the healing of scars and skin damage, protects the skin from harmful environmental influences, relieves pain from burns, bruises, frostbite, menstrual pain, pain in the gall bladder. Helps with varicose veins, strengthens blood vessels. A good moisturizer for dry skin. It has a beneficial effect on children's skin and on oily, problematic skin of teenagers. Calendula cream retains all the healing properties of the plant. The active cosmetic components of the cream are calendula extract, sweet almond oil, beeswax, vitamin E, allantoin, bisabolol, softening and moisturizing additives.

• Calendula extract , the therapeutic effect of which is due to the presence of carotenoids, phytoncides, essential oil, salicylic and malic acids, gum, proteins, triterpene saponins, mucus and vitamin C, stimulates metabolism in skin cells, prevents the formation of free radicals, protects cells from premature destruction , has a bactericidal, disinfectant and wound-healing effect. Being a natural UV filter, it protects the skin from sunburn and heals them.
• Sweet almonds , rich in non-drying fatty oils, as well as emulsin enzyme, vitamin B2, protein and tannins, sugar and gum, effectively nourish, soften and moisturize the skin, accelerating the healing process of small cracks and cuts, and protect it from the adverse effects of the environment. Beeswax , rich in saturated fatty acids, high-molecular monohydric alcohols, saturated hydrocarbons, carotenoyls, vitamin A, antibiotics and other bactericidal substances, provides skin nutrition, has a protective effect on the skin, increasing its barrier functions, perfectly softens the skin, and retains moisture.
• Tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E) is one of the most valuable cosmetic components and an active antioxidant. Protects cuticle lipids and collagen fibers from oxidation and destruction, thereby maintaining skin elasticity. Protects against premature aging caused by exposure to harmful environmental factors. It has a moisturizing effect and gives elasticity to the epidermis.
• Allantoin also has a softening and moisturizing effect on the skin , which also simulates the process of wound healing and regeneration of epidermal cells.
• Bisabolol (obtained from chamomile essential oil) has an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and calming effect, relieves irritation and inflammation.
• Glycerin, liquid paraffin - softening and moisturizing agents that increase the firmness and elasticity of the skin. Eliminate the unpleasant feeling of tightness and dryness of the skin and protect it from the harmful effects of the external environment and household chemicals. Together with pentylene glycol and cetyl alcohol, they bind water, helping to retain moisture in the skin.

Calendula cream is an effective remedy for the treatment of skin diseases, bruises and injuries, burns and frostbite. Accelerates the healing process for bruises and sprains, reduces muscle pain. Indispensable for the treatment of varicose veins, because strengthens blood vessels and relieves pain, improves capillary circulation. Regular use of the cream helps eliminate spider veins. Calendula cream helps with digestive disorders - normalizes intestinal function, helping to eliminate constipation, relieves pain, spasms, and has a beneficial effect on the functions of the liver and gall bladder. Women are recommended to use the cream for painful menstruation - it relieves pain. Thanks to its moisturizing effect, Calendula cream is ideal for dry and sensitive skin. It has a vitaminizing effect, stimulates regeneration processes, helps maintain skin firmness and elasticity. Teenagers with problematic or sensitive skin can use this cream as a day cream, as it relieves irritation and has anti-inflammatory properties. Thanks to its mild, soothing properties, Calendula cream is effective for caring for babies - it eliminates itching and skin irritation. Areas of use:

• for injuries, bruises, hematomas - immediately apply the cream to the injury site
• to moisturize dry, sensitive skin - apply as needed
• for regeneration (healing) of skin after burns, frostbite - apply a thin layer to the affected area
• painful menstruation – 2-3 days before menstruation, rub into the lower abdomen
• for digestive disorders - rub the cream into the abdominal area
• postoperative sutures (against the formation of keloid scars) - regularly lubricate the sutures
• varicose veins (effective in combination with VIVASAN Vein Cream) - regularly lubricate sore spots

Ingredients: calendula extract, beeswax, vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate), sweet almonds, allantoin, bisabolol, pentylene glycol, glyceryl stearate citrate, cetearyl alcohol, decyl oleate, liquid paraffin, hexyldecanol, hexyldecyl laurate, sucrose stearate, perfume.

Capacity : 100 ml.