Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Arnica is a yellow alpine flower used for centuries on skin that reacts to everything.

Calms sensitive skin: helenalin is what gives arnica its soothing reputation.
Softens the look of redness: flavonoids help settle skin that flushes easily.
Comfort for the eye area: traditionally used where skin is thinnest and most reactive.

INCI:

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Derivation:

🌹 Flower

Country of origin:

🇪🇺 Europe

Name in Mexico:

Árnica

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Why we use it

Arnica belongs to the Asteraceae family, the same one as calendula and chamomile, which is where a surprising number of skincare's calming botanicals come from. It adds a particular kind of calm: it settles skin that has been handled, the kind that goes pink and stays warm after you have touched it. That is why it sits in the Removing Balm. Cleansing is the step where your skin gets rubbed, pressed and wiped the most, and arnica is there so that all of that does not leave it reactive. It grows wild in European mountains, and folk traditions have used it on exactly this kind of skin for centuries.

Suitable for

All skin types

Targets

Puffiness, Tired-looking skin, Look of Redness

Benefits

Soothe and Anti-inflammatory

Studies

Iannitti et al. (2014) — Effectiveness and Safety of Arnica Montana in Post-Surgical Setting, Pain and Inflammation
Review of Arnica's anti-inflammatory effects in post-traumatic and postoperative conditions.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25171757/

Smith et al. (2021) — Clinical Trials, Potential Mechanisms, and Adverse Effects of Arnica as an Adjunct Medication for Pain Management
NIH/PMC review of Arnica as an adjunct therapy for muscle and joint pain.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8537440/

Kriplani et al. (2017) — Anti-inflammatory effects of Arnica montana in various cell models
In-vitro studies documenting anti-inflammatory markers in human and murine cell culture.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37598770/

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Products with have Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Oil cleansing

Removing Balm - Mamey, Guayaba & Aguacate

Step 01: Oil cleanse • 80g

$ 840.00

Our approach to ingredients

At Viva Maia, we create skincare that brings together the rich heritage of pre-Hispanic traditions and modern scientific insight. Our formulations are made with 100% natural ingredients, carefully chosen for their proven effectiveness and their respect for the environment. Inspired by Mexico’s extraordinary biodiversity, we work with potent, sustainably sourced botanicals. Many of these ingredients are cultivated by us and transformed in-house into extracts, powders, and oils, crafted with care and attention to quality.

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