ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT

Name of the plant

Arnica; European Arnica

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Used plant parts

Flowers

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Type of preparation

Extract (solvent extract)

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Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products

FRAGRANCE

Enhances the smell of a product and / or perfumes the skin

SKIN CONDITIONING

Maintains the skin in good condition

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Origin

plant

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Occurrence in cosmetics

Soaps, shampoos, bath additives, aftershave lotions, creams, massage oils, toilet waters

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Occurrence in other products

Homeopathic agent (in particular for the treatment of bruises, rheumatism or pulled muscles); chewing gum, herb and fruit candies, herbal tea, liqueur

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Background information on use in cosmetics

Arnica (INCI: as a word component ARNICA) is a plant and grows in central European hills and mountains. Its plant extract, which is obtained from the flowers and roots of the plant, is used for homeopathic purposes and in cosmetics. It consists of tannins, carotenoids and flavonoids. In caring cosmetics arnica is used in care creams and facial toners. The blood circulation stimulating effect ensures a better supply of the skin and an increased metabolism and hence a rosy complexion more particularly in the event of pale skin. As a result of the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, arnica is used in care creams for blemish skin, with a tendency for acne. Hair and the scalp can likewise benefit from the blood circulation stimulating effect. Arnica is frequently used for hair lotions and hair tonics. Moreover, arnica is partly used as an ingredient in toothpaste. It supports blood circulation, calms irritated gums and protects against gum bleeding and irritation. Fragrances or mixtures of fragrances are often referred to in the cosmetics area as "perfuming agents" or "perfume oils" or "parfum oils". On the cosmetic products they are declared with the INCI name "PARFUM". These are undiluted individual substances or their mixtures which originate from natural raw materials or can be produced (semi-) synthetically. They are starting materials for the production of perfume, eau de parfum, eau de toilette, eau de cologne and other perfumed cosmetic products. The average content of fragrances amounts in perfume to 15-30 %, in eau de parfum to 10-14 %, in eau de toilette to 6-9 %, in eau de cologne to 3-5 % as well as in skin creams, shampoos, hair and deodorant sprays to approximately 0.2-1 % and approximately 1-3 in deodorant sticks. The perfume oils include essential oils, resinoids and absolutes. The sources are, amongst others, flowers, leaves and stems, fruits and fruit peels or roots of plants; woods, grasses or herbs, needles, resins and balsams. Moreover, only compounds isolated from natural products such as aldehydes, ketones, esters, alcohols etc. are used (geraniol, citronellal, citral, eugenol, menthol) as well as semi-synthetic (citronellol, geranyl acetate, jonone) and synthetic scents (eg phenylethyl alcohol and linalool) are used. Scents of animal origin such as musk and ambra are only rarely used.

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Further information

For the clarification of a suspicion of a contact allergy this substance can be routinely tested in the epicutaneous test at the dermatologist.

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Belongs to the following substance groups

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Regulating cosmetics

Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.