Arnica Montana Extract
What Arnica Montana Extract is & what it does
Arnica Montana Extract is a botanical extract derived from the flowers of the arnica plant, a mountain herb traditionally used in topical care. In cosmetic formulas it is commonly included as a soothing botanical and is associated with a refreshing, conditioning feel on the skin. It is most often found in after-sun, leg, and massage-style products. No specific formulation concerns are flagged for this ingredient in the catalog.
What is Arnica Montana Extract?
Arnica Montana Extract is a botanical extract from the flowers of the arnica mountain herb. In cosmetics it is commonly used as a soothing, conditioning botanical, often in after-sun and massage-style products.
What does Arnica Montana Extract do in skincare?
It is generally used to give a refreshing, conditioning feel to the skin and is a familiar choice in soothing leg, body, and after-sun formulas. It acts as a botanical add-in rather than a primary functional ingredient.
Is Arnica Montana Extract safe in cosmetics?
Arnica Montana Extract is widely used in topical cosmetic products and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. As with any botanical, patch testing is sensible if your skin is reactive.
Sunscreens with Arnica Montana Extract
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Caribbean Sol Sunscreen SPF 30
67/100
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Pacifica Vegan Collagen Every Day Lotion Spf 30
65/100
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Coola Classic Sunscreen Unscented SPF 50
64/100
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La Prairie Skin Caviar Concealer•Foundation SPF 15
49/100
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The Naked Bee Orange Blossom Honey Everyday Facial Moisturizer With SPF 30
49/100