Calendula oil is one of the most skin-friendly vegetable oils. It stands out for its extraordinary ability to soothe, regenerate, and protect. Derived from the flowers of Calendula officinalis, this oil has been used since ancient times for its soothing effect on sensitive, cracked, or irritated skin. Today, its use remains relevant in both traditional treatments and dermocosmetic applications.
What makes calendula oil special?
Calendula oil is not a pure vegetable oil in itself, but rather a maceration of dried calendula flowers in a base oil (such as sunflower, olive, or sweet almond oil). During this process, the active compounds from the flower are transferred into the oil, resulting in an extract rich in:
- Flavonoids (lutein, quercetin): with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action.
- Carotenoids (provitamin A): which stimulate cellular regeneration.
- Saponins and triterpenes: known for their soothing and healing effects.
- Essential fatty acids: which help restore the skin barrier.
This composition makes calendula oil especially useful in situations where the skin needs repair, relief, or protection from irritation. Preguntar a ChatGPT
Despite its oily nature, calendula oil is generally well tolerated by all skin types, including oily or acne-prone skin, as long as it is used in appropriate concentrations and as part of a balanced formula. It has a smooth, slightly dense texture that spreads easily and is slowly absorbed, making it suitable for massages or as a carrier for other active ingredients.
Uses of calendula
Calendula oil is mainly used in cases such as:
- Sensitive, atopic, or irritation-prone skin.
- Red, itchy, or cracked areas (lips, nose, hands, skin folds).
- Infant and baby skin, due to its high tolerability.
- Post-sun care and after hair removal or shaving, to soothe and prevent inflammation.
- Healing processes, as a complementary care for minor wounds or mild burns.
Although traditionally applied topically, calendula oil can benefit from this technique in treatments aiming to enhance its soothing and regenerative effects in the deeper layers of the skin. This is especially useful, for example, after intensive procedures (such as peelings, radiofrequency, or laser hair removal), or on particularly reactive skin that does not easily tolerate other types of products.
As an active ingredient used with electroporation, we have included calendula oil for the treatment of sensitive skin. This and other active ingredients penetrate deep layers of the skin through gentle electrical impulses that temporarily increase cellular permeability.
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