Why does your face turn yellow if you wash it with calendula water for a long time?

Calendula, also known as Marigold, is a relatively common plant in the Asteraceae family. This chrysanthemum has many uses. It can be used for viewing, as a medicine to treat skin diseases, soaked in water to improve body immunity, nourish the skin and promote blood circulation, etc. Many people also use calendula water to wash their faces, but some people's faces turn yellow after washing their faces with calendula water for a long time. What is going on?

It is possible that your face will turn yellow if you wash your face with calendula water for a long time. This is mainly due to the different skin properties of each person. Let me introduce its effects below.

Effects

Calendula, native to Europe, is now grown in most parts of my country. It is one of the common herbal flowers. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation and stopping bleeding, beautifying and nourishing the skin, and having antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. It is suitable for women with skin trauma and inflammation, gastrointestinal inflammation, and irregular menstruation.

1. Anti-inflammatory

The supercritical carbon dioxide extract of calendula has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, and the dilute alcohol extract of calendula has an anti-inflammatory effect on otitis when applied topically. Calendula can be used externally for various inflammations of the skin and mucous membranes, and can also be taken internally to treat various inflammations and ulcers.

2. Antibacterial

Calendula has antibacterial and antimicrobial effects, and is more effective against Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. Its antibacterial components are soluble in alcohol but not in water. The effect is better in alkaline environment.

3. Promote wound healing

Calendula has a strong healing ability. It can kill bacteria, fight inflammation, and astringe wounds. It can be used to treat skin diseases and trauma, and can relieve sunburn, burns, etc.

4. Calmness

Calendula extract has a sedative effect on the central nervous system and can reduce reflex excitability; intravenous injection can cause a decrease in blood pressure, enhance cardiac activity, increase heartbeat amplitude, and slow down heart rate.

5. Beauty and skin care

Calendula can calm the skin, improve sensitive skin, promote skin metabolism, and repair scars. It is a very good skin care product.

Nutritional Value

Calendula contains carotenoids, lycopersicum, ophiopogon japonicum, rubixanthin, volatile oils, resins, mucilage, malic acid, vitamin C, vitamin A and other nutrients. It has excellent effects of beautifying, promoting blood circulation and stopping bleeding, and killing bacteria and reducing inflammation.

1. Provitamin A: Marigold contains a large amount of carotenoids, which are the main coloring material for its golden color. This type of nutrient has a certain antioxidant effect and can also improve the eye's ability to adapt to darkness.

2. Vitamin C: Vitamin C has a strong antioxidant effect. Regular consumption of calendula tea can effectively improve skin aging and have the effect of beautifying and nourishing the skin.