What is the primary benefit of using Arnica+K Cream?
Arnica+K Cream helps to restore healthy-looking skin after a surgical or non-surgical procedure. The Cream softens, calms, and moisturizes bruised skin. Formulated with Arnica montana, vitamin K oxide, vitamin C and botanicals, Arnica+ K Cream improves the appearance of post-procedural bruising.
What are the indications for Arnica+K Cream?
Arnica+K Cream is ideal for the bruising that often accompanies facial surgical procedures like rhinoplasty (nose job), rhytidectomy (face lift) and blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery); after non-surgical facial procedures like laser and fractional resurfacing (e.g., Fraxel®), and post cosmetic filler injections (e.g., B0tox®, Restylane®, Juvederm®, Perlane®, Radiesse®). The Cream is ideal for smaller areas including the face, neck and back of the hands.
What are the contraindications for Arnica+K Cream?
Arnica+K Cream is formulated with Arnica Montana, vitamin K oxide, vitamin C, horse chestnut, comfrey, and grape seed extract. Although the Cream is dermatologist tested and suitable for sensitive skin, those with known allergies to these ingredients should avoid using the product. Arnica+K Cream is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. Please refer to the product packaging for more information on "Warnings".
What makes VitaMedica’s Arnica+K Cream unique?
VitaMedica’s Arnica+K Cream combines traditionally used Arnica Montana with vitamin K oxide plus vitamin C and botanicals to hasten the resolution of bruising. Arnica+K Cream also utilizes a unique liposome nanotechnology transdermal system to ensure delivery of active ingredients to the skin.
Arnica+K Cream is formulated with phytonadione epoxide (2% Vitamin K Oxide). What is phytonadione epoxide?
Phytonadione epoxide, or vitamin K oxide, is more active, heat stable and less allergenic than vitamin K. Topical applications of vitamin K oxide have been shown to hasten the healing process and reduce the severity of bruising after non-surgical and surgical interventions. Studies have shown that vitamin K oxide is effective in treating purpura that occurs after postprocedural treatment using PDL (pulsed dye laser) devices as well as assisting in the prevention of erythema post treatment. Due to role that this active metabolite plays in blood clotting as well as resolving bruising, vitamin K oxide represents a likely treatment for dark under eye circles.
Arnica+K Cream is formulated with Arnica Montana (3% HPUS). What is the benefit of using Arnica?
As a homeopathic ingredient, Arnica montana has been safely used for centuries to treat bruising and swelling.
Arnica+K Cream is formulated with escin. What is escin?
Escin is a botanical compound that is extracted from the horse chestnut seed. Escin contains a number of botanical compounds that have anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictor, and vasoprotective effects. For this reason, escin is often used to support vascular and circulatory health. High-quality evidence suggests escin is a safe and effective treatment for chronic venous insufficiency. In one randomized controlled trial, horse chestnut extract was found to be as effective and well-tolerated as use of compression stockings.
Arnica+K Cream is formulated with vitamin C ester. What is vitamin C ester?
Vitamin C ester is a derivative of vitamin C that is more stable and penetrates the skin more deeply and is less likely to break down due to environmental exposure. Vitamin C ester has antioxidant activity and can mitigate the damaging effects of ultraviolet exposure. Studies have shown that vitamin C ester stimulates collagen production as well as clarifies and brightens the skin by inhibiting melanogenesis (the production of pigment), thereby promoting a more even skin tone. Unlike ascorbic acid, the ester form will not exfoliate or irritate skin.
Arnica+K Cream is formulated with bioflavonoids. What are bioflavonoids?
Bioflavonoids help maximize the benefits of vitamin C by inhibiting its breakdown in the body. These plant chemicals have potential vasoprotective properties and are used to decrease capillary permeability and fragility.
Arnica+K Cream is formulated with grape seed extract. What is grape seed extract?
Grape seed extract is made by removing, drying, and pulverizing the bitter-tasting seeds of the grape. Grape seeds are rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and proanthocyanidins. Antioxidants help to protect cells from free radical damage.
Arnica+K Cream is formulated with comfrey. What is comfrey?
The herb comfrey has a long history of medicinal use. The plant contains several beneficial compounds that help to moisturize and soften the skin, making it more supple. The regenerative compounds found in comfrey, such as allantoin, tannins and rosmarinic acid, help to speed up the natural replacement of cells and encourage new tissue growth.
Arnica+K Cream is formulated with allantoin. What is allantoin?
Allantoin, which is found within the root mucilage of the comfrey plant, is best known for its skin calming properties which helps to resolve skin irritation. The beneficial effects for allantoin as an active ingredient in cosmetic formulations includes a moisturizing and keratolytic effect, increasing the water content of the extracellular matrix and enhancing the desquamation of upper layers of dead skin cells, increasing the smoothness of the skin; promotion of cell proliferation and wound healing; and a soothing, anti-irritant, and skin protectant effect by forming complexes with irritant and sensitizing agents.
Arnica+K Cream is formulated with chamomile. What is chamomile?
Chamomile has a cooling, soothing and refreshing effect on skin. As an emollient, chamomile also provides valuable moisture to the skin.
Arnica+K Cream is formulated with bisabolol. What is bisabolol?
Bisabolol, or alpha-bisabolol, is a terpene (plant phytochemical) found in chamomile that produces a sweet, floral aroma. It is often used in cosmetic products because of its pleasant scent, and it is said to have skin-healing properties.
When should I start using VitaMedica’s Arnica+K Cream?
Apply a thin layer of cream immediately following a surgical procedure, treatment or injury, taking care not to apply directly to wounds or broken skin. Reapply 3 times daily until bruising subsides.
How much Arnica+K Cream should I use and how long will it last?
Use enough cream to provide a thin layer of coverage to the entire affected area, taking care not to apply directly to wounds or broken skin. For most individuals, a pea size amount should suffice. This will provide approximately 3-4 weeks of application.
Should I use both the Arnica+K Cream and the Arnica Montana 30X HPUS tablets?
Yes. By using this bi-directional approach, the synergistic anti-bruising benefits help to restore skin more quickly.
What is the shelf-life of Arnica+K Cream?
The shelf-life of Arnica+K Cream is two years from the manufactured date. Each tube provides information on the lot number and the expiration date can be verified from this production lot.
