ARNICA BENEFITS

Arnica flowers contain caffeine-like substances with anti-inflammatory and toning properties, and are a remedy for bruising and wounds. In cosmetic formulations they help to reduce puffiness, for instance around the eyes. The extract can stimulate blood flow and boost circulation beneath the skin, helping to revitalize the complexion. Do not consume arnica in any form, as it may be toxic.
CREAM
Arnica cream and tincture usually contain infusions from the whole plant, including the root.
PLANT
The flowers contain carotenoids, a skin-protecting plant form of vitamin A, and antioxidant substances called flavonoids, which are in part responsible for its anti-inflammatory effects.
MACERATED OIL
An infusion of arnica flowers, the macerated oil (see below) can be used as a cosmetic conditioning ingredient.

MAKE YOUR OWN - Macerated oil 

Pack a clean, sterile jar with your choice of herbs. Top up with a base oil such as olive, grapeseed, or sunflower. Store at room temperature and shake vigorously each day for 2-6 weeks to help infuse the oil. The oil will take on a dark golden color and have a distinctive "woody" aroma when it is fully infused. Strain the oil through cheesecloth into a clean, sterile bottle and cap tightly. Store in a cool, dark place.

What is it good for?
Heal cuts, scrapes and bruises By improving circulation, arnica flowers support fast, effective healing. Arnica flowers can be distilled into a macerated oil, tincture, or cream. These preparations have healing properties and are traditional treatments for burns, bruising, and wounds. Use them neat on the skin to heal cuts, grazes, and bruises— but avoid using on broken skin.
conditions and soothes skin Arnica oil and cream help to soften rough patches of skin. Applied neat, it is a great remedy for preventing chapped lips.
Heal scars Massage arnica oil onto the skin, in gentle circular motions, to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
Improves skin tone Massaging with arnica oil improves blood circulation and also has a mild skin-lightening effect. With damp hands, apply a few drops on the face in a light, circular motion.
tones skin Arnica oil can help diminish the appearance of spider veins. To use it, apply a few drops of the oil to the area in a light, circular motion. Or use it in massage to help to reduce the swelling and pain of varicose veins.
Anti inflammatory Keep arnica tincture on hand to reduce redness and inflammation caused by insect stings.
conditions hair and scalp Arnica oil can condition your hair and scalp—use it just as you would a normal conditioner. Alternatively, dilute arnica tincture in water and use it as a hair rinse to treat dandruff.
In Ayurvedic medicine it is also used as a treatment for hair loss. relieves aches and pains Use arnica oil during massage to relieve backache and the pain caused by arthritis and rheumatism.
Removes aches and pain Use arnica oil during massage to relieve bachache and pain caused by arthritis and rheumatism.
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