Arnica oil

Arnica oil (CAS 8057-65-6), also known as arnica flower oil, is a botanical extract derived from Arnica montana flowers, typically prepared by macerating the plant material in a carrier oil.

Where is Arnica oil used?

• Personal care and pharmaceutical formulations: skin-conditioning and surface-wetting properties
• Topical cosmetics: creams, balms and massage oils for moisturizing and skin-softening
• Sports and recovery lines: muscle rubs and body gels
• Pharmaceutical semi-solid preparations: ointments and medicated creams for external application
• Hair care formulators use it in scalp treatments and conditioning products.

Commercial specifications

• Standardized macerate in a carrier oil such as sunflower or olive oil
• Arnica flower content typically specified by percentage
• Cosmetic-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications
• Bulk supply standard; smaller quantities for formulation development and testing