Calendula Skincare
A friend just returned from a yoga retreat in India and brought me a calendula hand cream as a souvenir. It turns out calendula is a sacred flower in India, symbolizing purity and auspiciousness. Calendula, also known as pot marigold, is highly revered in India. It's ubiquitous in flower markets, appearing like a golden-orange sea. It's often strung into garlands and hung on statues of deities. Calendula is used for blessings, ceremonies, and even weddings. It was already very popular in ancient Egypt and was even known as the "rejuvenating herb." It's said that in the Middle Ages, it was used to combat plagues and the Black Death.
Calendula, with a sweet taste and cool nature, can reduce inflammation and pain, promote metabolism, and is particularly effective for skin conditions, which is why it's often used in skincare products. During seasonal changes, damp weather can easily lead to skin sensitivities and even trigger eczema flare-ups. In such cases, you can steep eight grams of calendula in 100 milliliters of hot water for ten minutes, let it cool, and then apply it to the skin with a cotton pad. This can help soothe sensitive and itchy skin, acne, and even aid in wound healing.
Since homemade calendula water contains no chemical ingredients or preservatives, it's recommended to store it in a small bottle in the refrigerator, where it can last for a week.
For tea therapy, simply steep five calendula flowers in hot water for ten minutes, add a little honey, and drink. It has beautifying effects, and its rich minerals and vitamins can also soothe anxiety and neurasthenia. Women with menstrual pain can regularly drink it to alleviate discomfort.
Spring and summer are the seasons when calendula blooms, and also the best time to consume it. Everyone can try topical application and internal consumption for timely skincare and wellness.
Calendula, with a sweet taste and cool nature, can reduce inflammation and pain, promote metabolism, and is particularly effective for skin conditions, which is why it's often used in skincare products. During seasonal changes, damp weather can easily lead to skin sensitivities and even trigger eczema flare-ups. In such cases, you can steep eight grams of calendula in 100 milliliters of hot water for ten minutes, let it cool, and then apply it to the skin with a cotton pad. This can help soothe sensitive and itchy skin, acne, and even aid in wound healing.
Since homemade calendula water contains no chemical ingredients or preservatives, it's recommended to store it in a small bottle in the refrigerator, where it can last for a week.
For tea therapy, simply steep five calendula flowers in hot water for ten minutes, add a little honey, and drink. It has beautifying effects, and its rich minerals and vitamins can also soothe anxiety and neurasthenia. Women with menstrual pain can regularly drink it to alleviate discomfort.
Spring and summer are the seasons when calendula blooms, and also the best time to consume it. Everyone can try topical application and internal consumption for timely skincare and wellness.