Flowers in Chantarelle cosmetics

They smell wonderful and look beautiful in the garden or in the meadow. But they also have a positive effect on various ailments of our body and on the skin – in cosmetics. It is possible to select flowers for every skin type, even for sensitive or vascular skin. They also have aromatherapeutic powers, as their scent puts us in a wonderful, relaxing mood.

 

Flowers have always played an important role in human life and have accompanied people from birth to death. They have been attributed miraculous, magical powers and used in magical rituals and religious ceremonies. As far back as antiquity, their beneficial health properties were discovered and used to cure many ailments both by traditional medicine and by shaman-herbalists.

Cosmetologists therefore turn to the flowers for their numerous active substances that moisturise, nourish, regenerate and lubricate the skin. Some species also: strengthen fragile blood vessels, fight cellulite, protect against the sun’s harmful rays, even skin tone, and delay the ageing process.

 

Flower extracts in Chantarelle cosmetics

White lily extract (Lilium candidum) – rich in saponins, oligosaccharides, giving the extract smoothing, soothing and protective properties. The extract also has a moisturising and softening effect thanks to polysaccharides, extremely important for dry, irritated and sensitive skin.

Marigold extract (Calendula Officinalis) – is rich in flavonoids and carotenes. Accelerates wound healing, soothes irritation, counteracts flaking. Has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. Recommended especially for irritated, sensitive and polluted skin. Effective for problems such as minor wounds, chapped skin, burns, stings, rashes, acne.

Extract of cornflower (Centaurea Cyanus) – thanks to its content of flavonoids and anthocyanins, it has emollient, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antibacterial effects. It is therefore recommended in preparations for oily skin, seborrhoeic skin and skin with symptoms of inflammatory changes. It also has shrinking properties, strengthening capillaries and counteracting redness, which is why it is used in cosmetics for vascular skin. Thanks to its toning, smoothing, refreshing and moisturising effects, it is used against signs of tired skin.

Lavandula augustifolia extract (Lavandula augustifolia) – lavender flower extract has a beneficial effect on blood circulation and lymph flow, soothes irritation and inflammation and partially protects the skin against bacteria and fungi. It has a rejuvenating effect on the skin and reduces wrinkles.

Scented violet extract (Viola odorata) – contains saponins, triterpenes and plant mucilage, and is abundant in the essential oil responsible for its unique fragrance. The triterpenes have a positive effect on the skin, smoothing it and moisturising it. Flavonoids improve its elasticity. The extract also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

Floral oils and distillates in Chantarelle cosmetics

Geranium Distillate (Geranium Rosat) – has anti-inflammatory, calming properties – perfectly refreshing. Improves the condition and overall appearance of the skin. It strengthens, brightens and moisturises the skin. The distillate is extracted by steam distillation of geranium, in the process simultaneously producing geranium essential oil. It has a very aromatic and refreshing fragrance.

Rose oil (Rosa Moschata Oil), also known as musk rose, is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, trans-retinoic acid, tannins, flavonoids, vitamin C and beta-carotene. Due to its composition, it has a natural ability to protect against photo-ageing and repairs the effects of UV exposure – smoothing wrinkles, reducing the amount and intensity of pigment spots.