Anti-Inflammatory Activity of <i>Calendula officinalis</i> L. Flower Extract

The use of calendula for its lenitive properties’ dates to the XII century. This plant contains several bioactive compounds, including terpenoids, terpenes, carotenoids, flavonoids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Calendula flower extract is used in soothing cosmetics, such as after-sun, sensitive s...

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Main Authors: Dina Silva, Marta Salvador Ferreira, José Manuel Sousa-Lobo, Maria Teresa Cruz, Isabel Filipa Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Cosmetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/8/2/31