Body Care
Calm & Relief Body Cream
A rich body cream with arnica and comfrey extract, almond oil and shea butter.
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Arnica
Arnica montana
A yellow-flowered mountain plant of central and southern Europe, used as a flower extract in topical preparations.
What is it?
Arnica montana is a protected alpine plant with bright yellow flower heads. Material used in cosmetics comes from cultivated sources.
In formulation it appears as an extract of the flower, not the whole plant.
Why we use it
Arnica flower extract has a long tradition in European topical preparations and is a familiar botanical in body care.
Formulators use it as a recognisable botanical with a documented history of external use.
Where it is found
On ingredient lists, look for Arnica Montana Flower Extract.
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