In the recent episode of the podcast "Plants, Flowers, Oils, and Whimsy," host Carrie Scharf discusses the benefits and uses of calendula in skincare. The podcast starts with an overview of calendula's remarkable properties like soothing irritation, promoting healing, fighting bacteria, providing hydration, and combating aging, affirming its suitability for all skin types. Various uses of calendula in skincare, including calendula-infused oil, face masks, tea rinse, salve or balm, and bath soak, are then elaborated upon. The episode also emphasized the importance of a patch test, quality assurance when choosing calendula products, and proper storage for maintaining their potency. The episode concludes with an invitation to listeners to share their tips or recipes involving calendula.
