Les actifs naturels bio: Macérat de Caléndula

Natural organic active ingredients:

Calendula macerate

June 2024 | by María Gutiérrez

Today we're going to be talking about calendula macerate, a natural active with extraordinary cosmetic properties, is an often overlooked treasure. This flower, which blooms in abundance all over France during the summer, offers a host of benefits for the skin. Find out more about the virtues of calendula and why it is essential in organic care for dry and irritated skin.

What is it?

Calendula, also known as marigold, is a plant native to southern Europe that is widely cultivated for its luminous flowers and medicinal properties. Calendula flowers are rich in bioactive compounds such as flavonoids, carotenoids and saponins, giving them the properties of anti-inflammatories, antioxidants and healing.

Calendula macerate is a preparation obtained by macerating calendula flowers in vegetable oil, generally olive or sunflower oil. This process allows the active ingredients in the flowers to dissolve in the oil, creating a "calendula macerate". concentrated extract of beneficial propertiess of the plant.

What properties?

Soothing: Calms skin irritation, redness and itching thanks to the flavonoids and polysaccharides present, making it an ideal choice for those who suffer from skin irritation. sensitive skins or subject to allergic reactions.

Healing: Fpromotes cell regeneration and accelerates the healing process. healing wounds and minor burns thanks to the presence of saponins.

Anti-inflammatory: Thanks to the flavonoids present, it reduces the redness caused by skin conditions such aseczemathe dermatitis and sunburn.

Moisturising: Hydrate and deeply nourish the skin gthanks to the presence of essential fatty acids and vitamins A, C and Egiving it a softer, more supple and radiant appearance.

Antioxidant: Protects the skin from damage caused by sunlight. free radicals and the sunwhich can slow down the process of skin ageing.

How and when should it be used?

Thanks to its properties soothing and healingCalendula macerate is widely used in cutaneous applications to soothe irritated or injured skin. It is often used for:

skin allergies
insect bites
sunburn
skin irritations

Here are a few ideas for incorporating this compound into your daily routine:

Add to face and body creams: Incorporate calendula macerate into your moisturising creams for the face and body to benefit from its soothing and regenerative properties.
Massage oil : Mix with other carrier oils to create a soothing, nourishing massage oil.
Lip balm : Incorporate calendula macerate into lip balms to help soothe and protect dry lips.
In soap manufacturing : Use calendula macerate as an ingredient in homemade soaps to benefit from its skin-friendly properties during washing.
Add to the bath water: Add a few drops of calendula macerate to your bath to soothe and moisturise the skin while you enjoy a moment of relaxation.

Do you like natural ingredients?

At Masaison we make cosmetics using French ingredients, natural, bio and above all seasonal. Our aim is to keep processing and waste to a minimum, so as to let the planet breathe, but also our skin. All the while guaranteeing effective, healthy moisturising.