🌼 Chamomile vs. Calendula in Ayurvedic Formulations

 

Aspect	🌿 Chamomile	🌼 Calendula
Primary Energetics	Cooling, soothing, mildly drying	Warming-neutral, moistening
Key Actions	Anti-inflammatory, calming, antioxidant, mild antimicrobial	Skin-healing, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary (wound-healing), hydrating
Best for Doshas	Pacifies Pitta & Vata, may slightly increase Kapha	Pacifies Pitta & mildly Vata, balances dryness
Skin Focus	Irritated, inflamed, sensitive, or acne-prone skin	Dry, cracked, eczema-prone, or damaged skin
Traditional Use	Compresses, teas for skin rinses, soothing oils	Salves, infused oils, healing balms
Symbolic Feel	Calming, emotional easing	Nurturing, repair-oriented

✨ Takeaway:

• Chamomile is like a cooling hug for hot, irritated, or stressed skin.

• Calendula is like a healing shield for damaged or dry skin.
  Many modern herbalists blend the two for balanced skin care (e.g., chamomile for soothing + calendula for repair).

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🏺 DIY Chamomile-Calendula Healing Facial Oil

(Ayurvedic-inspired)

Ingredients

• 🌿 2 tbsp dried chamomile flowers

• 🌼 2 tbsp dried calendula petals

• 🫒 ½ cup organic jojoba or almond oil (light and balancing for most skin types)

• 🌸 Optional: 3 drops lavender essential oil (calming & antibacterial)

Method
1️⃣ Place chamomile & calendula in a clean glass jar.
2️⃣ Cover with jojoba/almond oil.
3️⃣ Infuse:

• 🌞 Solar Method: Leave in a sunny windowsill for 2 weeks, shaking daily.

• ⚡ Quick Method: Heat gently in a double boiler for 2–3 hours (low heat).
  4️⃣ Strain through cheesecloth.
  5️⃣ Add lavender EO (optional). Store in dark glass bottle.

How to Use
✨ Massage 3–4 drops into clean, damp skin at night.
✨ Use as a post-sun exposure or post-cleansing replenisher.
✨ Works for both face & body; great for mild eczema patches.