Bio Arnica Essential Oil (Arnica Montana)

Arnica Essential Oil

Steam-distilled from Spanish Arnica montana flowers, this yellow essential oil has a clear herbaceous aroma and a middle-note character.

The product information identifies naturally occurring lactones, helenalin, hexuronic acid and flavonoids. It is intended only for carefully diluted external formulations such as cosmetic gels, ointments, body-care products and selected haircare blends.

At a Glance

• Aromatic profile: Herbaceous
• Perfumery role: Middle note
• Suitable for: Carefully diluted skincare, body-care and haircare formulations

Specifications of Arnica Essential Oil

• Botanical Name: Arnica montana L.
• Family Name: Asteraceae
• Common Names: Arnica, Wolf's Bane, Mountain Arnica and Leopard's Bane
• INCI: Arnica Montana L. Flowers Oil
• Extraction Method: Steam distilled
• Part Used: Flowers
• Note: Middle note
• Odor: Herbaceous
• Appearance: Yellow
• Country of Origin: Spain
• Blends With: Ambrette, Basil, Balsam of Peru, Benzoin, Bergamot and other citrus oils, Carrot, Cassie, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress, Davana, Fir Balsam, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Grapefruit, Hay, Helichrysum, Juniper, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Melissa, Mandarin, Neroli, Orange, Orris, Petitgrain, Pine, Rose, Spikenard, Spruce, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Ylang Ylang

Aromatic Profile

A straightforward herbaceous middle note obtained from steam-distilled Arnica flowers.

Blends with: florals, herbs, conifers, woods, resins, balsams, citrus materials, hay, vanilla and tonka bean.

Formulation & Usage

Topical Formulation

• For external cosmetic use only.
• Always dilute before topical application.

Cosmetic Body Care

• Suitable for carefully formulated gels, ointments, body-care products and massage preparations.
• Avoid presenting the finished cosmetic as a treatment for disease or injury.

Hair & Scalp Care

• use in haircare blends, including combinations with Jaborandi.

lactones, helenalin, hexuronic acid and flavonoids.

Applications

Skincare & Body Care

For carefully diluted cosmetic gels, ointments, massage preparations and body-care formulations.

Haircare

For diluted hair and scalp formulations, including blends with Jaborandi.

Herbaceous Aromatic Blends

For compositions requiring a restrained herbaceous middle note.

Safety

• For external use only.
• Do not ingest.
• Always dilute and patch test before topical use.
• Do not use on broken skin.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
• Do not use if allergic to Arnica or other plants in the Asteraceae family.
• Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Discontinue use if itching, redness, eczema or another allergic reaction occurs.