Unveiling the Benefits of Calendula Flowers for Skin Health

Dream - Perhaps, you often see calendula in skincare products. Calendula has been widely used in various skincare products since a few years ago.

It has also been used since the twelfth century for medical purposes. In skincare, calendula aims to soothe the skin from inflammation or act as an anti-inflammatory agent.

There haven't been many studies proving the benefits of calendula flowers, but here are some claims related to its properties as reported by Byrdie.

Antibacterial and Antifungal

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Both of these properties are very beneficial when used on skin that experiences eczema, rashes, acne, or other issues.

Of course, the benefits depend on your skin's response. Dream friends should still avoid calendula if it causes an allergic reaction.

Relieving Wounds

Several studies have shown that calendula can accelerate wound healing, which means you can use it to alleviate acne.

Increasing Collagen Production

Other studies have shown that calendula can increase collagen production, although this has not been proven in humans. Therefore, it cannot be confirmed whether its use can truly stimulate collagen production.

Moisturizing the Skin

The fatty acid content in calendula can moisturize and refresh the skin. The use of skincare products that contain calendula will be more effective when combined with moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid.

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Skincare products containing calendula are easily found in the market, one of which is ElsheSkin Deep Hydration Calming Moisturizer. This product is also supported by 3x Stronger Ceramide and Aloe Vera, so the skin can feel fresher, more moisturized, and the skin barrier becomes stronger.

The Amazing Benefits of Blueberries for the Skin

Dream - Blueberries are a favorite fruit to quench thirst due to their sour and refreshing taste. Not only delicious, this fruit is also nutritious and rich in benefits.

This fruit contains plant compounds called anthocyanins, which give the berries their blue color. Anthocyanins also prevent heart disease, prevent cancer, and lower blood pressure.

Blueberries also have antioxidant properties that fight damage caused by free radicals and thus maintain skin health.

Vitamin C present in blueberries facilitates collagen production and improves skin elasticity. This content helps fight signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin.

"Through conducting extensive and intensive research on blueberries, we have discovered many benefits for health and skin. In addition to having high antioxidant content, blueberries can brighten the skin and are rich in other vitamins," explained Hervita Wahyuni, CEO of B Clinic, in a statement received by Dream.

The antioxidant and vitamin C content encourages B Clinic to introduce products based on blueberries.

"BC Skin presents the Blueberry Mask product, which provides a 2x cooling sensation when used, so the face feels fresher and more glowing after use," added Hervita.

Help Maintain Weight

Not only that, this fruit is often used as a powerful weapon for weight loss. The fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and phytonutrients in blueberries help improve satiety and are beneficial for weight management.

Supporting weight loss programs, not only from the inside, but also external treatments can be a catalyst for weight loss.

"We also plan to launch the latest slimming treatment using 1060nm cold laser which functions to maximize fat burning, this will complement slimming treatments such as fat removal and other body contouring treatments with Cool Plus," added Hervita.

Caring for Hair Follicles

In addition, blueberries nourish hair follicles and protect hair from damage. Furthermore, the vitamin A content in blueberries promotes hair growth.

The high antioxidant content in blueberries eliminates free radicals and effectively reduces inflammation in hair follicles and nails.