Description
The calendula oil is obtained by cold maceration of calendula flowers in vegetable oil in a ratio of 1 : 2 without the use of solvents. È a product free of preservatives, GMO free and non-irradiated. È an oil with properties; emollient, soothing and protective. Also indicated for the delicate skin of children and babies, it restores the physiological balance of the skin, makes the skin more Ù elastic and resistant to irritation and regenerates it after sun exposure.
The fat-soluble extract obtained by infusion of its flowers in oil has a recognized anti-inflammatory, emollient and healing action. È useful as a soothing in case of various skin disorders, dry, chapped, reddened, sensitive skin. It also has a protective and stimulating action and È excellent after sun exposure to counteract the damage caused by UV rays.

Its multiple properties cosmetics mainly depend on the following active molecules:
Action	Active components
Healing	Resins, carotenoids
Soothing	Phytosterols
Antiseptic	Essential oil, tocopherols, salicylic acid
Anti-inflammatory	Triterpenes
Moisturizing	Saponins, gums, mucilages
Tonic	Saponins, flavonoids
Antioxidant	Vitamin E

Reduces itching . It has a slight activity; vasoprotective of the microcirculation and stimulates blood circulation. It has a healing action determined by the presence of carotenoids, related to protein A, accelerates epidermal turnover and promotes activity; of fibroblasts by promoting collagen synthesis.

Components - Calendula officinalis extract, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Modality À of use
Apply with a suitable massage until completely absorbed.

Warnings
External use.
Cosmetic product.
Keep out of reach of children.

Format
Bottle of 100 ml.

Cod. 291352

Bibliography
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Efstratiou E. et al. 'Antimicrobial activity of Calendula officinalis petal extracts against fungi, as well as Gram-negative and Gram-positive clinical pathogens'. Complement. Ther. Clin. Pract. 18 (3): 173-6. 2012.
Panahi Y. et al. 'A randomized comparative trial on the therapeutic efficacy of topical aloe vera and Calendula officinalis on diaper dermatitis in children'. ScientificWorldJournal. 2012: 810234. 2012.
Pommier P. et al. 'Phase III randomized trial of Calendula officinalis compared with trolamine for the prevention of acute dermatitis during irradiation for breast cancer'. J. Clin. Oncol. 22 (8): 1447-53. 2004.
Preethi KC. et al. 'Anti-inflammatory activity of flower extract of Calendula officinalis Linn. and its possible mechanism of action '. Indian J. Exp Biol. 47 (2): 113-20. 2009.