Probably everyone knows about the numerous healing properties of this plant. Beautiful orange flowers have a truly miraculous medicinal effect and are able to cope with many problems. Calendula treatment is effective and widely used in medicine, it especially helps when healing scars, copes well with lichens, bedsores, burns, has an excellent effect in the fight against acne, furunculosis and other various skin lesions. Antiseptic action of calendula helps to restore the skin to its original form and get rid of pimples and black spots.
In what form to use calendula against acne?
Calendula from acne can be used both in pharmacy versions, and collected independently. In addition, the release forms vary: dried flowers for broth, tinctures, lotions, ointments, cream.
You can get an ointment of marigold from acne in any pharmacy, but you need to use it competently. First, allergic reactions are possible, so it is better to apply a small amount of ointment on the elbow bend as a test and leave it for a while. If there is no redness and irritation, then you can proceed directly to the treatment itself. The second important aspect of the correct use of the ointment is applying it before going to sleep, then by the morning you will notice an obvious positive dynamics.
Calendula oil from acne is not used, but is widely used in cosmetology and medicine as a means to reduce venous and in the treatment of fresh scars. In addition, it moisturizes well and will become a reliable assistant in the fight against cracks on the heels.
The most effective way to return healthy skin to skin and get rid of pimples is tincture of calendula. It is sold in the pharmacy, but if you have all the necessary ingredients, you can prepare the tincture yourself at home. The resulting alcohol solution with a cotton swab is applied to the pimples 3 times a day. Because of the alcohol contained in the tincture, it is not recommended to wipe her entire face, since this procedure can dry the skin.
How to use calendula?
In addition to using in a "pure" form, it is possible to make masks, for example, the mask from the infusion of marigold and wheat flour will improve the appearance. Mix a tablespoon of flour with a tablespoon of tincture, add a small amount of boiled water to make a mass resembling sour cream in the degree of density. Apply the mixture on your face and leave to work for 10 minutes, and then wash thoroughly with warm water.
Calendula for oily skin will be much more useful in the form of a decoction. It is proved that if you use a decoction for washing each day, acne will not appear. The main useful properties of the decoction - moisturizing the skin and narrowing the pores. Dry flowers of calendula are also in the range of pharmacies, and to prepare the decoction enough to pour 2 tablespoons of flowers into a half-liter of water and allow to simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes. Before use, the resulting broth must be cooled.
As you can see, the methods of fighting with acne are enough, it is important only to determine what type of skin you have and to choose the right method of affecting inflammation on the face. To do this, it is best to contact a dermatologist, who will not only give advice on the correct treatment of acne, but will also choose a remedy that is suitable for your skin.
Do not forget that the antiseptic effect of marigold is widely used and this small bright flower will become your ally in the fight against a variety of diseases, including pigment spots, colds, various inflammatory processes.