{"product_id":"chi-arnica-maceraat-10-bio-100-milliliter","title":"Chi Arnica macerate 10% organic 100 Milliliters","description":"\u003cb\u003eChi Arnica macerate 10% organic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Arnica macerate\u003cbr\u003e Arnica is a very old medicinal plant with a long history in Germany and Austria. It grows on mountain slopes in Europe and Western Asia. The golden-yellow flowers resemble small sunflowers and are gathered in June and July to be processed into a macerate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Skin care \u0026amp; massage \r \u003cbr\u003eArnica macerate is used in skincare for various skin problems. It's also a great aid for stretch marks (including those caused by pregnancy). Arnica macerate is ideal for use as a massage oil for tired muscles, for example, after exercise. Thanks to its warming properties, arnica is also a wonderful aid for supple joints, for chilblains, or simply as a warming massage oil in winter. For a warming winter massage oil or a muscle oil, it's best to mix the macerate with another plant oil such as jojoba, almond, or apricot kernel. For every 100 ml of plant oil, you can optionally add 10-15 drops of essential oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What is a macerate?\r \u003cbr\u003eA macerate is an oil product made from a fixed plant oil (usually olive oil) containing active ingredients from flowers or other plant material that has been soaked in the fixed plant oil. The name macerate comes from the Latin word \"macerare,\" which literally means \"to soak.\" Maceration is the traditional way of applying essential oils and other active ingredients from a plant to the skin. To make the macerate, the plant parts are soaked for a month or longer in a good quality olive oil. It is then strained, and the macerate is ready.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This macerate is a solution of 10% arnica in olive oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Did you know:\u003cbr\u003e The best time to make a macerate is in the summer. In June and July, the flowers are gathered, dried, and processed into tinctures and macerates. This process can take several months.\r \u003cbr\u003eThe large, golden-yellow arnica flowers can reach 30–60 centimeters. The flowers grow individually on hairy stems, giving them a resemblance to small sunflowers.\u003cbr\u003e Arnica is the ancient Greek name for the plant. The name may be derived from 'arnakis,' meaning 'lamb's fleece,' because of its soft leaves.\u003cbr\u003e Did you know that hundreds of millions of people in Africa, Asia and South America use only effective, local plant oils for their daily skin care?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eIngredients (INCI)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Arnica montana flower extract, Olea europaea fruit oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eUsage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For a warming winter massage oil or a muscle oil, it's best to mix the macerate with another plant oil, such as jojoba, almond, or apricot kernel. For every 100 ml of plant oil, you can optionally add 10–15 drops of essential oil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eStorage advice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Keep closed. If using irregularly, keep refrigerated; shelf life is approximately one year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eWarnings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Do not use in cooking (not for internal use).\r \u003cbr\u003eDo not use on damaged skin.\u003cbr\u003e Do not use if you are allergic to arnica flowers.\u003cbr\u003e If used irregularly, store in the refrigerator; shelf life is approximately one year.","brand":"Chi","offers":[{"title":"100.00 Milliliter","offer_id":57892074094937,"sku":"101568","price":25.46,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/4843\/6825\/files\/8714243002432_A1N1.png?v=1781798772","url":"https:\/\/cleanpharma.nl\/en\/products\/chi-arnica-maceraat-10-bio-100-milliliter","provider":"CleanPharma","version":"1.0","type":"link"}