How calendula oil can help your skin at every step of your routine

Calendula oil is obtained by macerating calendula flowers in a vegetable oil. This ingredient is common in natural cosmetic products due to its content of flavonoids, carotenoids, and salicylic acid, which can help soothe, moisturize, and protect sensitive or tight skin.

This oil is generally well-tolerated by various skin types, expanding its versatility throughout your routine. Choosing the right time and method of application helps you get the most out of it.

In this article we explain how to incorporate calendula oil into your routine and what is the best time of day to take advantage of it.

In the mornings before starting the day

Calendula oil can be incorporated into your routine upon waking to protect your skin from the very first moment of the day. Skin needs extra protection from cold, wind, and pollution. Applying a few drops of calendula oil after your serum and before your moisturizer helps create a protective film that prevents moisture loss.

For sensitive or reactive skin, this morning step reduces redness caused by temperature changes. Just a few drops are enough to create a protective barrier against external aggressors.

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How to use calendula oil before or after showering

Calendula oil can be used in two ways in the shower. If you apply it a few minutes before getting in the water, it helps protect drier areas from the drying effects of hot water and soap. If you use it right after getting out, on still slightly damp skin, it makes it easier to apply and spread, leaving an immediate feeling of comfort, especially on drier areas like elbows, knees, and heels.

This second option usually works best when skin feels dry or lacks radiance. The oil can relieve tightness and soften the skin, which is especially receptive after showering.

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At night, calendula oil as the last step in your facial routine

Nighttime is when skin regenerates and best absorbs nutrients. Applying a few drops of calendula oil over your moisturizer, before it's fully absorbed, can be the final step in your nighttime routine. It helps reduce moisture loss while you sleep.

For those with dry or more sensitive skin than usual, this nighttime use may result in a noticeable difference in skin texture upon waking. As it's a gentle product, you can combine it with other nighttime treatments, always applying it as the final step in your routine.

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Calendula oil on oily skin: how to use it without adding excess oil

Oily skin types can also benefit from calendula oil. In addition to calming redness, it helps reduce inflammation from breakouts and fade the marks they leave behind. To avoid shine or clogged pores, choose a product with calendula infused in a lightweight base oil, such as jojoba or sunflower oil, and avoid heavier options like coconut or olive oil.

To avoid making your skin oily, use it only in your nighttime routine. Just 2 or 3 drops applied at the end of your routine, or mixed directly with your usual moisturizer, are enough.

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When skin needs extra care with calendula oil

Calendula oil can also be used for spot treatment or as a soothing solution. It's ideal for calming redness after waxing or shaving, or after a sunny and windy day.

It also serves as a spot treatment. You can apply a drop directly with your fingertip to soothe very specific areas such as chapped lips, cuticles, or dry hands, without needing to spread it all over your body.

If you want to find the most suitable product for your skin type, at Perfume's Club you have a selection of calendula oils designed for every moment of the routine and for every need.