Marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) belongs to the Asteraceae family, is a herbaceous plant, native to the whole Mediterranean region, and cultivated throughout Europe, where it blooms almost all year round, being common to find it in gardens as an ornamental plant. Very high night temperatures decrease the size of the flowers.
Calendula has a chemical composition rich in Essential Oil; Saponins; Carotenoids; Flavonoids; Pentiterlic Triterpene Alcohols; Polysaccharides; Malic Acid; Mucilages; Resin; Gum (calendulin); Tannins; Sterols and Salicylic Acid, That is why it presents so many benefits as an anti-inflammatory and anti edematous activity.
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) -Chamomile is a herbaceous plant known since ancient times, by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, due to its medicinal, cosmetic, ornamental, and aromatic properties. When applying chamomile topically, the action of other active ingredients such as flavonoids, tannins and phenolic compounds that capture free radicals is favored
Shows topical anti-inflammatory and soothing and refreshing activity in the applied area.
Sweet almonds (Prunus amygdalus) -Almond oil is one of the oldest and most noble oils, used in the cosmetic industry since the most remote times. Almond Oil softens and tones the skin, relieves itching and has rejuvenating, regenerating, moisturizing, softening, and nourishing properties. It is also very emollient.
Rosehip (Rosa canina L.) – The rosehip is one of the best known ornamental plants worldwide. The rose bush appeared in the east and was introduced in western countries by Greece. Spanish colonists brought it to Chile, where it grows today, spontaneously, on the slopes of the Andes. The oil is extracted from its seeds by an organic solvent.
Unsaturated fatty acids give Rosehip Oil the ability to regenerate tissues, preserving the skin’s texture. These acids are also considered essential nutrients in the synthesis of prostaglandin, which acts in the physiological and biochemical processes related to the formation of epithelial tissue, therefore, the oil also has a regenerating, healing, and emollient action.