18560 Phytochemical characterization and clinical evaluation of the efficacy of a topical product containing calendula petals and calendula extract

Background: Calendula officinalis has been used in traditional medicine to help relieve skin inflammatory and irritation. The present studies were performed to 1) analyze the presence of principal constituents known to be found in calendula flowers such as flavonoids and triterpenes, 2) evaluate the clinical efficacy of in reducing methyl nicotinate –induced irritation, and 3) improve early clinical signs of aging on a topical cream containing micronized calendula petals and extract.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research