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Arnica

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Arnica

Topical arnica visibly lessens swelling and bruising after surgery while gently plumping the skin and smoothing wrinkles. It suits dry skin and oily skin best, and is available in serums. Because it layers easily, it fits smoothly into a daily skincare routine.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023

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Questions and answers

What does arnica do for the skin?

Arnica helps reduce postoperative swelling and bruising, and may enhance skin volume while lessening wrinkles. It is used topically to support recovery and appearance.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023

How do you use arnica?

You apply arnica topically as a cream or gel, such as on the face, to help reduce bruising, swelling, and wrinkles while supporting skin volume.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023

Should you use arnica in the morning or at night?

Arnica has no set time of day to use, as studies on topical arnica simply apply the ingredient during post-procedure recovery or within cosmetic gels.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023

Can you use arnica every day?

Arnica may be used daily to help reduce postoperative swelling and bruising, or to help volumize the skin and reduce wrinkles.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023

Does arnica cause purging or irritation?

Arnica is unlikely to cause purging. It may help reduce swelling and bruising, and has been used safely in topical creams and gels.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023

Which skin types is arnica best for?

Arnica is best for dry skin, with superior fits including REN Clean Skincare Evercalm Ultra Comforting Rescue Mask and Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar. It is also a superior fit for oily skin when using Sunday Riley Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment, and for mature skin using Alastin Skincare Regenerating Skin Nectar.

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  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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