According to CosIng and INCI, CBD has various virtues on the skin that are of particular interest to us in this product:
- – Antioxidant : CBD naturally prevents the oxidation of other chemical substances on contact with it. This reduces the risk of many pathologies and helps protect the body.
- – Anti-seborrhea: Cannabidiol helps limit the appearance of sebum.
- – Emollient : Softens and smoothes skin.
- – Skin care agent: Keeps skin in good condition.
- – Skin protection agent: Helps prevent the harmful effects of external factors on the skin.
- – Humectant : Maintains the water content of a cosmetic in its packaging and on the skin.
Essential oils and their effects
As mentioned above, this cream contains various essential oils, each with interesting characteristics for athletes.
Lavender essential oil
Lavender essential oil contains 30 to 40% Linalool. This molecule is said to have analgesic, soothing and healing properties. Lavender essential oil calms muscular tension and excitement (cramps…) and helps you fall asleep. This essential oil also provides a feeling of well-being by toning the skin. Finally, lavender extract has a relaxing effect on muscles, enabling rapid relaxation and recovery.
Alpinium’s relaxing cream also contains pure linalool to reinforce the effects of this lavender oil.
Jojoba essential oil
Jojoba oil extract is a liquid oil that softens and moisturizes the skin. This essential oil can be applied directly to the skin, to create a fine protective lipid membrane without the greasy feel. Jojoba is often used to treat acne or skin problems in general for its skin care properties. Jojoba essential oil is also an emollient that softens and smoothes the skin.
Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter is often used in cosmetics for its ability to preserve skin elasticity and provide intense hydration. Cocoa butter is rich in stearic, palmitic and oleic acids, which help to deeply moisturize and repair the skin. It’s an ingredient found in many anti-aging creams and skin care products.
Shea butter
Also often found in many shampoos and cosmetics, shea butter has moisturizing and preserving properties. Rich in Vitamin A, it helps skin retain its elasticity and provides deep moisturization. Shea’s healing action also aids muscle recovery once the cream has penetrated the skin.
Eucalyptus essential oil
Eucalyptus essential oil has the ability to relieve joint and muscle pain. Thanks to this action, you’ll be able to spend restful nights without thinking about your muscular aches and pains, and recover more quickly.
Peppermint essential oil
Peppermint essential oil is widely used in cosmetics for its purifying and antibacterial properties. What’s more, this oil provides a refreshing scent and a cooling sensation when applied to the skin.
Sunflower oil
Although often used in cooking, sunflower oil also has interesting cosmetic properties. Softening, repairing, nourishing and toning, sunflower oil reinforces the effects of the other ingredients for muscle recovery.
Beeswax
Beeswax has healing, anti-inflammatory and wound-soothing properties. The use of wax in this cream enhances the healing effect, speeding up your recovery time.