Calendula officinalis extract

Calendula officinalis extract has essential therapeutic properties as it contains the following biologically active elements: carotine (pro-vitamin A): sterols; triterpenoids; flavonoids, essential oils, coumarins, and macro and microelements. This rich combination gives this product anti-inflamatory, healing, anti-viral and immune-stimulatory effects.

Calendula officinalis extract doesn’t contain any toxic or irritating effects, which means it can be used on extremely sensitive and inflamed skin. It can also be used to reduce oedemas and to treat sun born. It can be used therapeutically to fight skin ageing. It also improves/raises skin tone and protects it from UV radiation.

Why it’s good for your skin

Improves the skin’s immunity and offers protection
Stimulates the production of collagen
Fights free radicals
Is a natural UV filter
Treats and prevents blackhead breakouts

Why it’s good for your hair

Treats and prevents dandruff
Reduces scalp irritation
Regulates oil production
Strengthens hair and stimulates growth

Why it’s good for your body

Suitable for irritated or delicate young skin
Soothes itchiness and heals skin sores
Fights bacterial, fungal and viral infections
Can be used to treat sunburn

Contraindications

For external use only. Not recommended for use during pregnancy or whilst breast-feeding.

Scientific evidence

[1] Calendula extract contains anti-inflammatory properties and speeds up the healing of sores.

https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-calendula-officinalis-l-flos-revision-1_en.pdf

[2] Calendula extract can improve skin tone, stimulate the production of collagen and has an antioxidant effect, thus preventing signs of premature ageing.

https://ptfarm.pl/pub/File/Acta_Poloniae/2011/5/693.pdf

[3] Calendula extract can help treat common acne and sunburn.

https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/c58d/47f7afd33da429c49fe0db96ce3753b26fd9.pdf?_ga=2.110958149.1514968316.1555519332-1562480681.1555519332