Foot care

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In addition to chamomile's valuable ingredients azulene and bisabolol, the products of Camillen 60 are equipped with many other high-quality ingredients.

Below, we have compiled a brief overview of the information about origin and main effects of the individual ingredients.

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Algae extract (ALGAE)

Aqueous extract from the brown algae (Laminaria hyperborea) that makes up a considerable part of the North Sea’s seaweed fields. The polysaccharide-amino acid complex contained in the algae acts as a “biological sponge“ and is thus a natural moisturising medium. The so-named membrane slime has a coating effect and effectively protects the skin against dehydration. Algae extracts are used to combat ageing of the skin by rehydrating, firming and toning it as well as decelerating cell degradation.

• Regulates the moisture balance
• tones the skin

ALLANTOIN

A protein metabolism product found in many animal and plant species and is for example extracted from the root of the comfrey (Symphytum officinale) and the horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). Allantoin promotes the healing of wounds, cell generation and has a keratolytic effect. Highly skin-friendly, makes raw, chapped skin supple and smooth. Allantoin is also used to treat inflammation and sport injuries.

• Promotes granulation
• mildly keratolytic
• moisturises

Almond oil (PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS)

The oil is extracted from the ripe seeds of the almond tree, which are pressed mechanically. The high level of unsaturated fatty acids (e.g. linoleic acid) make it extremely valuable in skin care. Almond oil has irritation-soothing and relieving attributes. The skin barrier is strengthened. Dry and sensitive skin becomes noticeably smooth and is protected against harmful external influences.

• easing
• irritation-soothing
• nourishing

Aloe Vera (ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT)

The extract is obtained from the succulent leafs of the aloe plant (family of liliaceous plants). Aloe vera extract contains a wide spectrum of high-quality ingredients such as vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, and valuable polysaccharides. Due to its moisturizing, soothing and revitalising affect, it soothes irritations such as inflammations and supports the regeneration of skin damages. The protective mechanism of the skin is strengthened, moisture levels are balanced, and the natural balance of the skin is supported.

• regulates moisture
• supports wound healing
• bacteriostatic
• astringent
• epithelialising
• skin soothing

Antiphlogistic

A balanced complex of active anti-inflammatory ingredients suited for the treatment of sensitive skin. The most important constituents are glycyrrhizic acid and D-panthenol. Glycyrrhizic acid is extracted from the main constituent of the liquorice root and has anti-inflammatory and healing properties. D-panthenol is hypoallergenic, anti-inflammatory and its local wound-healing properties have long been made use of in the pharmaceutics sector.

• anti-inflammatory
• supports wound healing

Asian Marsh Pennywort (CENTELLA ASIATICA)

The Asian Marsh pennywort (Centella asiatica) has been recommended by his Chinese name Jixuecao already in the Pharmacopoeia, the Chinese book of medicinal plants, upon which all other pharmacopoeias of China as an effective means for skin care. Marsh pennywort is used in anti-inflammatory products and also anti-wrinkle creams.

• antibacterial
• anti-inflammatory
• regenerating
• skin smoothing

Avocado oil (PERSEA GRATISSIMA)

Fatty oil extracted from the pears of the avocado tree. This tree was originally found in Central America and its fruit has been valued for centuries, both as food as well as a curative. Avocado oil is hypoallergenic and easily absorbed by the skin. Rich in active constituents, the oil is especially used for the soothing and smoothing of dry, rough skin in anti-wrinkle creams as well as in sun protection products because of its UV ray filtering properties.

• Relieves irritated skin
• protects and soothes skin
• filters UV rays

Azulene (GUAIAZULENE)

Dark blue, principal active constituent of the camomile (Chamomillae recutita), extracted from the ethereal oil of the camomile flower. Its excellent wholesome properties and good skin compatibility make it ideal for use in the most varied of cosmetic products. Many of the products in the Camillen 60 range are given their characteristic blue tinge by this versatile additive.

• anti-inflammatory
• antibacterial
• promotes healing of wounds
• antimycotic
• particularly skin-compatible