Organic Calendula CO2 Extract
Soothing
Repairing
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Beauty uses
Use as an ingredient in your preparations:
Soothing preparations: face creams, after-sun lotions, milks, lipsticks, shampoos, etc.
Anti-ageing care preparations: creams, gels
Health uses
Use as an ingredient in your preparations: lotions, gels, creams, mouthwashes, etc.
In health, organic calendula CO2 extract is recognised for its properties:
Soothing, calming
Repairing
Rich in antioxidant compounds
Indications
Skin prone to atopic conditions
Discomfort of the mucous membranes of the mouth
Skin prone to redness
Properties
In beauty care, organic calendula CO2 extract is recognised for the following properties:
Softening
Powerful anti-ageing
Indications
Dry and sensitive skin
All skin types: especially mature skin
Dosage
0.1 to 0.3%
Density
1.00
Insoluble in water
Soluble in alcohol
Oil soluble
Use in homemade cosmetics
Cream & lotion, balm, oil
Aroma-Zone tip
For better solubilisation, it is advisable to pre-mix this CO₂ extract in a small amount of vegetable oil before adding it to your emulsion, oil, or balm.
Typical dosages
The Organic Calendula CO2 Extract should be added cold at the end of your preparation.
0.1% Calendula CO2 extract | 0.03 g |
0.3% Calendula CO2 extract | 0.09 g |
0.1% Calendula CO2 extract | 0.05 g |
0.3% Calendula CO2 extract | 0.15 g |
0.1% Calendula CO2 extract | 0.1 g |
0.3% Calendula CO2 extract | 0.3 g |
0.1% Calendula CO2 extract | 0.25 g |
0.3% Calendula CO2 extract | 0.75 g |
Note: this product is pasty at room temperature; use a spatula to remove it.
Cultivation
Organic, certified by Ecocert Greenlife according to the Ecocert standard available at http://cosmetiques.ecocert.com
Method of production
Selective extraction with supercritical CO2. For more information, undefined.
Part of the plant used
Flowers
Botanical name
Calendula officinalis
Botanical family
Asteraceae
Function
Cosmetic ingredient
Country of origin
Extract: Germany
Presentation
Packaged in a small glass jar.
Focus on carotenoids :
Carotenoids are natural pigments yellow-orange found in fruits and vegetables that have photoprotective properties in plants. Of the 600 known pigments, around 40 are found in our food, and around 15 have been identified in blood and tissue. The most widely studied at present are beta-carotene and lycopene, and xanthophyll pigments, such as zeaxanthin and lutein. Their antioxidant effect is often highlighted because they are capable of trapping certain free radicals. Carotenoids are also known for their ability to modulate the activity of certain enzymes, namely lipoxygenases, which are pro-inflammatory and immunomodulatory enzymes, hence their importance in protecting against these phenomena.
Beta-carotene is also a precursor of Vitamin A, which stimulates the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin colour (and not tanning, as is often believed).
Focus on faradiol esters:
CO2 extract of Calendula contains faradiol esters, including faradiol, 3-myristic faradiol and 3-palmitic faradiol. These esters, particularly faradiol, are known for their powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous properties. The CO2 technique is used to optimise the extraction of these important compounds. These active ingredients are used in a wide variety of applications, including soothing creams, skincare products for skin prone to redness, and mouthwashes for mucosal discomfort.
Warning
The properties, indications and methods of use described above are derived from scientific literature and/or reference books or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informational purposes only and cannot under any circumstances be considered as medical information. This information cannot under any circumstances replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, nor engage our liability.
Organoleptic properties
Appearance: paste-like to thick liquid depending on temperature
Colour: dark brown
Smell: hay with characteristic calendula flower notes
Storage
Store in a dry place, away from heat and light.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not swallow.
As a general rule, always test your preparation on the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.
Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet
Reference
01237 - Organic Calendula CO2 5 g
Main packaging material
Glass jar
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
EO = Essential Oil VO = Vegetable Oil or Oily Macerate
Oil phase:
Avocado oil 12 g
Olive oil 10 g
Emulsifying wax 8 g
Cocoa butter 6 g
Jojoba oil 2 g
Stearic acid 6 g
Aqueous phase:
Rose hydrosol 40 g
Orange blossom hydrosol 36 g
Add at the end of preparation:
"Face flowers" blend (formula 2 above) 10 drops
Sea buckthorn CO2 extract 1 ml (can be replaced with sea buckthorn oil)
CO2 extract of rosehip 1 ml (can be replaced by rosehip oil)
Calendula CO2 extract 1 ml
Method: Mix the three ingredients above to obtain an anti-inflammatory, regenerating, and skin-beneficial active ingredient to be diluted in a neutral base at a concentration of 0.5%.
Crew CO2 blend 85 drops
German Chamomile Essential Oil 30 drops
Rose essential oil 25 drops
Neroli essential oil 15 drops
Italian Helichrysum essential oil 15 drops
Yarrow essential oil
Method of use: Mix the ingredients, dilute the mixture to 0.5% in a neutral base (cream, gel, etc.) and apply as a treatment for dry skin.
Crew CO2 blend 75 drops
Frankincense essential oil 30 drops
Lavender essential oil 25 drops
Myrrh essential oil 25 drops
Geranium essential oil 25 drops
Melissa essential oil 6 drops
Method of use: Mix the ingredients, dilute the mixture to 0.5% in a neutral base (cream, gel, etc.) and apply as a treatment for dull skin.
Crew CO2 blend 100 drops
German chamomile essential oil: 30 drops
Italian Helichrysum essential oil: 25 drops
Nard essential oil: 10 drops
Patchouli essential oil: 10 drops
Method and use: Mix the ingredients, dilute the mixture to 0.5% in a neutral base (cream, gel, etc.) and apply as a soothing treatment for cracked and inflamed skin.
Crew CO2 blend 25 drops
Lavender essential oil 50 drops
Cypress essential oil 25 drops
Rosemary verbenone essential oil 25 drops
Linalool thyme essential oil 20 drops
Sandalwood essential oil 15 drops
Lemon essential oil 6 drops
Tea tree essential oil 6 drops
Method and use: Mix the ingredients, dilute the mixture to 0.5% in a neutral base (cream, gel, etc.) and apply as a treatment for oily, acne-prone skin.
Crew CO2 blend 30 drops
Lavender essential oil 50 drops
Geranium essential oil 25 drops
Myrtle essential oil 20 drops
Tea tree essential oil 15 drops
Cypress essential oil 15 drops
Linalool thyme essential oil 15 drops
Sandalwood essential oil 6 drops
Ylang essential oil 5 drops
Method of use: Mix the ingredients, dilute the mixture to 0.5% in a neutral base (cream, gel, etc.) and apply as a treatment for normal to combination skin.
Crew CO2 blend 70 drops
Sandalwood essential oil 25 drops
Frankincense essential oil 20 drops
Myrrh essential oil 25 drops
Tea tree essential oil 15 drops
Carrot essential oil 15 drops
Yarrow essential oil 10 drops
Rose essential oil 5 drops
Patchouli essential oil 5 drops
Method of use: Mix the ingredients, dilute the mixture to 0.5% in a neutral base (cream, gel, etc.) and apply as a treatment for dry and mature skin.
Crew CO2 blend 40 drops
Geranium essential oil 50 drops
Green myrtle essential oil 30 drops
Lavender essential oil 30 drops
Sandalwood essential oil 20 drops
Rosemary verbenone essential oil 25 drops
Method of use: Mix the ingredients, dilute the mixture to 0.5% in a neutral base (cream, gel, etc.) and apply as a treatment for all skin types.
Whipped cream 1 cup
Oat flakes 1/4 cup
Sandalwood hydrosol 1 teaspoon
Rose hydrosol 1 teaspoon
Frankincense essential oil 1 drop
Myrrh essential oil 1 drop
or 3 drops of "Tender Warrior" blend (formula 3 above)
Method: Heat the whipped cream over very low heat until warm. Add the oat flakes until you obtain a pudding consistency. Remove from heat. Add the hydrosols and essential oils, then stir well.
Use: Apply the warm mixture to the face, nose, and décolleté, using gentle movements to cleanse the skin. You can also leave the product on as a mask for 15 minutes. Breathe deeply to enjoy the aromatic scents and relax. Rinse with a toner and apply a moisturizer.
Supplier bibliography
"Making Aromatherapy creams and lotions"
Dona Maria
"Supercritical Fluid Extraction".
Edit Székely.
"Supercritical Fluid Extraction, Density Considerations."
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http://www.caducee.net/DossierSpecialises/nutrition/aprifel/carotenoide.asp
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Souci_officinal
Protective effects of different marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) and rosemary cream preparations against sodium lauryl sulfate-induced irritant contact dermatitis.
Fuchs SM, Schliemann-Willers S, Fischer TW, Elsner P
Improved anti-inflammatory activity of three new terpenoids derived by systematic chemical modifications,
Neukirch H, D'Ambrosio M, Sosa S, Altinier G, Della Loggia R, Guerriero A.
The role of triterpenoids in the topical anti-inflammatory activity of Calendula officinalis flowers. Planta Med. 1994 Dec;60(6):516-20. Della Loggia R, Tubaro A, Sosa S, Becker H, Saar S, Isaac O.
Anti-oedematous activities of the main triterpendiol esters of marigold (Calendula officinalis L.). J Ethnopharmacol. 1997 Jul;57(2):139-44. Zitterl-Eglseer K, Sosa S, Jurenitsch J, Schubert-Zsilavecz M, Della Loggia R, Tubaro A, Bertoldi M, Franz C.
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Horrible, impossible to spread out and not practical at all
Alright
Rich color, sweet fragrance, perfect for soothing and enriching balms.
Very effective product, for atopic skin
