The tincture of calendula is an indispensable attribute of almost any home medicine chest. This tool is used for cuts, bruises, abrasions, inflammation and stomatitis. Alcoholic tincture of calendula is widely used in gynecology for the treatment of erosion of the cervix, and also, as a cholagogue. On this spectrum of application of tincture of calendula does not end. Over the years, this drug is used as a cosmetic. Still our grandmothers used a tincture of calendula for care of hair and face. Long-term use of this product can save many problems with the face and hair.
The composition of the calendula extract contains marigold flowers and ethyl alcohol. The drug has a brown color and a pungent odor. Alcohol tincture of calendula has antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic properties. In addition, this drug can be purchased at every pharmacy without a prescription. The price of tincture of calendula is very low, so this tool is available for everyone.
Tincture of calendula for face
Women of different generations use a calendula tincture for facial care. This product can improve the skin color, smooth the scars and make the skin cleaner. With regular use, alcoholic tincture of calendula relieves acne and acne. You can use an alcohol solution of marigold in several ways:
- Lotion. The tincture of calendula can be used as a lotion for oily and problem skin. With a cotton swab or sponge, you need to wipe your face with calendula 3 times a day.
- Mask. A mask with infusion of calendula should be used for oily skin. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of calendula tincture, 200 ml of water, 4 tablespoons of wheat flour. All the ingredients must be mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained. The mask should be applied to the face for 40 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
- Ointment. Ointment with a tincture of calendula is recommended to use to combat acne and acne. To prepare the ointment you will need: 2 tablespoons of calendula infusion, 20 grams of Vaseline. Ingredients should be well mixed and applied to the face 2 times a day with light rubbing movements.
Tincture of calendula for hair
Tincture of calendula is an excellent remedy for dandruff, fragility and fatty hair. This remedy can be used as a prophylaxis for hair of any type. 2-3 tablespoons of alcoholic calendula infusion should be diluted with 1 liter of water and rinse hair after each wash. After 4 weeks, the hair condition will improve significantly, a healthy shine will appear and the fragility will decrease. In addition, tincture of calendula is widely used to treat the scalp from dandruff. Prepare a remedy for dandruff based on marigold and can be at home. The preparation recipe is different depending on the type of seborrhea:
- dry seborrhea. Ingredients: 50 ml of calendula tincture, 20 ml of castor oil. Ingredients must be mixed and applied to the scalp with a massage
movements. After 5-10 minutes, the head should be washed; - oily seborrhea. Ingredients: 50 ml of calendula tincture, 10 ml of castor oil. The received tool is used similarly to the previous version.
Marigold Extract
Marigold extract is a component of many products for sensitive skin, as well as, for children's cosmetics. Unlike the infusion, the extract of marigold does not contain alcohol, due to which it does not dry the skin and can be used for any skin type. Means with the extract of calendula have a calming effect and perfectly protect the delicate baby skin from various external influences.
Dermatologists recommend before using the extract or tinctures of calendula, read the instructions of the drug and make sure that there is no allergy to any of the components.