| Calendula Oil is one of many popular carrier oils
used in massage, aromatherapy,
and other body-work treatments.
Calendula Oil (from Calendula officinalis, which is a type
of marigold) is
usually extracted by maceration, which results in calendula oil being
one of
the more expensive carrier oils. This is one reason why this oil is often
used blended with another, usually a fixed, oil. However, due to its
benefits for damaged skin (incl. cuts, bruises, broken veins, eczema,
varicose veins), calendula oil is sometimes applied alone/undiluted to
small areas, such as visible broken veins.
Cosmetic uses of calendula are similar to the therapeutic applications,
such as for chapped and cracked skin, and for cleansing, softening, and
soothing.
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