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Marigold: More than Just a Pretty Flower
Marigold Extract Skin Benefits
How to Use Marigold Flower for Skincare
The skin is the largest organ in our body and our overall health and internal balance is often reflected in the health of our skin. Our busy lifestyles can therefore often get in the way of achieving that healthy glowing complexion we all dream of, and instead, we end up with dull, tired looking skin.
If this sounds familiar, nature has a solution for you. Marigold flower benefits for the skin are exceptional with an extraordinary range of plus points for the skin.
Keep reading to discover why marigold flower extract is a popular ingredient in skincare products, and why marigold extract for skin should be included in your daily skincare routine.
Marigold: More than Just a Pretty Flower
Marigold flower is also known as calendula and in fact, calendula oil and marigold extract are often used interchangeably in the context of skin care.
However we refer to it, marigold extract has been used for centuries due to its medicinal properties. The benefits of marigold extract were known to Romans and Greeks, and other ancient cultures - such as the Egyptians - were well aware of its healing and detoxifying effects too.
Is marigold good for skin? You bet it is! Marigold ointment was a common treatment for skin irritation and it was also used to soothe burns and help heal cuts. Even today, marigold is considered a sacred flower in the Indian subcontinent and is used in healing rituals.
With such an impressive track record, it is not surprising that marigold extract has made it to the skincare industry. Let’s take a look at the main marigold flower benefits to find out what this amazing flower can do for your skin.
Marigold Extract Skin Benefits
Marigold extract is suitable for all skin types and it’s especially beneficial to those affected by eczema and psoriasis as it’s gentle and non-irritating. This plant has a high linoleic acid content, which is a natural anti-inflammatory and works wonders for people with sensitive skin.
Linoleic acid is also an omega-6 fatty acid. This component is essential when it comes to keeping the skin supple, moisturised, and nourished from the inside out.
Marigold skin benefits are also due to the fact that it has a high flavonoid content. Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants that can counter the ageing process while offering a soothing and calming effect.
Marigold extract skin benefits include healing and regenerative powers that give an immediate boost to dull skin. The brightening effect of marigold extract is due to glycoproteins found in the plant, and is especially welcome during the winter months or whenever you are under stress.
Marigold is also high in saponins (natural soap-like components), so marigold is a natural cleanser that leaves your skin feeling clean and refreshed.
Marigold skin benefits also, incredibly, include wound healing. Research has found that those applying calendula oil to their skin overnight for five nights in a row “showed improvement in symptoms such as redness, swelling, and bruising”.
How to Use Marigold Flower for Skincare
Skincare products containing marigold extract or calendula oil are commonly found in healthfood and natural skincare shops. Opt for pure extracts or oils if you wish to control how much you're adding to your skin - simply add as many drips as you’d like to use to your favourite moisturiser or skincare product.
Such natural products can spoil quicker than those with added preservatives. You can help to mitigate this by keeping them out of direct sunlight or keeping them in the fridge.
But how should we use marigold flower for skin conditions, rather than as an everyday skin nourishing ingredient?
Ointments containing 3% to 8% concentrated marigold extract are safe for helping to soothe itching, redness, irritation and swelling. It can also be added to skincare products that contain tea tree oil, aloe vera, coconut oil or organic lavender essential oil to help heal rashes and inflamed skin.
We’ve added calendula oil to our effective yet gentle Rebalance and Reset Cream Cleanser too.
Marigold extract and calendula oil are considered generally safe for all skin types. However, if you have a known allergy to marigold (part of the asteraceae or compositae family of plants), avoid using it otherwise your skin may react.
Not enough evidence exists to know if marigold is safe for young babies, so avoid using it on any child under the age of two, and don't use it on your own skin if you’re breastfeeding.
As you can see, there are many reasons to transform your skincare routine with marigold extract. That’s exactly why Sönd has developed a skincare collection using nature’s most effective ingredients - including marigold extract.
The philosophy behind Sönd's skincare products is simple: getting back to basics using gentle alkaline ingredients that keep the natural pH balance of your skin and help to restore the natural glow you’ve always wanted. Why not give Sönd's skincare range a try? Your skin will thank you for it!
Sources
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/what-health-benefits-marigold-extract-calendula
https://draxe.com/nutrition/marigolds/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25276736/
This article is not meant to treat or diagnose. Please visit your doctor for advice about any health concerns you may have.