Mr. Bella is fast becoming a huge fan of the rock climbing gym. As a result, he's become a huge fan of arnica oil. The extract from arnica, a daisy-like plant, helps reduce inflammation and pain from sprains, muscle aches, sore joints, and insect bites. Arnica also helps alleviate bruising by stimulating blood circulation. You could say it's a major multitasker.
Typically found in ointments, gels, or creams, arnica is sometimes an ingredient in beauty products, too. It gives products like Laura Mercier Deep Cleansing Clay Mask ($32) or The Eraser Concealer ($18), and DuWop Igels Variety Pack ($25) their anti-inflammatory benefits.
Acne? Arnica helps with that, too. Found in Acne by Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion ($33), arnica works to reduce redness and heal, with its natural antibacterial properties. But beware. This plant can be poisonous if ingested — not like you were going to have a taste or anything.
OMG!!! My family has been using this for YEARS! It works so well, but especially for kids! They're constantly bumping into something and this will seriously prevent bruising if applied right a way. And if not, then it will shorten the life of your bruise!!! It's funny every time someone gets hurt everyone says "GET THE ARNICA"!!! It works wonders. When my daughter was younger I carried a tube in my purse. And most of the ones I have bought weren't that expensive eithers, they usually carry it a Pharmacy or at Henry's (WestCoast), or Trader Joe's.
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