Circulation LL+

Benefits:

doneRelieves symptoms associated with mild varicose veins: painful legs, itching, ecchymosis, muscle cramps, spasms;
doneStimulates venous return by limiting venous stasis;
doneTones up swollen and tired legs;
donePromotes drainage of excess liquids;
doneActivates capillary microcirculation in the lower limbs;
doneStrengthens the walls of dilated veins;
doneRevitalizes, refreshes and tones;
doneReduces localized swelling;
doneImproves the appearance of the capillaries in the legs.

Indications:

donePainful, swollen and tired legs;
donePoor blood circulation in lower limbs;
doneCramps, spasms, itching and ecchymosis associated with mild varicose veins;
doneProlonged periods of standing or sitting;
doneMild varicose veins and vasculitis;
doneBefore or after physical activity for every person exercising.

Properties of active ingredients :

Jojoba vegetable oil (Simmondsia chinensis) has shown moisturizing, nourishing, softening, regulating, regenerating, rebalancing and antioxidant properties. Thanks to its many virtues and to its composition similar to skin sebum, it can be used for all skin types: dry to very dry, dehydrated, combination and sensitive, as it reinforces the hydrolipid layer of the skin and protects against free radicals [1]. It works in synergy with essential oils and improves the topical absorption of active ingredients [2].

Grapeseed vegetable oil (Vitis Vinifera) is a powerful antioxidant that nourishes and prevents skin aging [3]. This oil with a light texture has anti-inflammatory properties and is an excellent moisturizer that does not leave an oily film on the skin.

Tamanu vegetable oil (Calophyllum inophyllum) has anti-inflammatory proprieties, an anti-aging effect with real benefits for skin’s microcirculation [4]. It is used as a carrier oil for various “light legs oils formulation”, as it helps to moisturize the skin and acts as a protective barrier.

The extract of red vine leaf (Vitis vinifera) presents therapeutic benefits in the treatment of various circulatory problems: venous insufficiency, heavy legs, edema ... [5]. The extract repairs and stabilizes the endothelial lining of capillaries while reducing their permeability, thus promoting venous health.

Horse chestnut extract (Aesculus hippocastanum) has shown venotropic, anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous and venotonic properties. [6.7]. Escin, the main active ingredient, preserve the permeability and tone the venous wall (venotonic effect), preventing edema and facilitating the return of blood to the heart [7].

Hamamelis extract (Hamamelis virginiana) works to establish good venous tone, especially in cases of varicose veins or hemorrhoids. It treats bruises, sprains, minor wounds, the feeling of heaviness in the legs, inflammation of the skin with decreasing wrinkles and improving skin firmness [8].

Field horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a common plant abundant in silica and frequently used in phototherapy for its remineralizing, toning, firming, astringent and antioxidant effects [9], [10]. It stimulates collagen synthesis, improves skin’s firmness and tonus and promotes the healing process of eczemas, acne, varicose ulcers, scabs and light wounds.

Sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis) extract contains coumarins and flavonoids. Coumarins have anti-edematous, fluidifying and anticoagulant properties and the flavonoids act on the vascular wall [11].

Blackcurrant extract (Ribes nigrum) has antirheumatic, diuretic, antiviral and antimicrobial effects. When applied externally, it accelerates the healing of wounds, abscesses, insect bites and reduces inflammation [12].

Arnica extract (Arnica montana) is active in venous insufficiency, phlebitis, varicose veins and also as a treatment for insect bites and inflammatory dermatoses [13].

Geranium essential oil (Pelargonium graveoles) is a powerful circulatory tonic, hemostatic, antibacterial, healing and antioxidant [14]. It limits the production of free radicals, stimulates protein synthesis, protects collagen and regenerates the epidermis, thus playing and important antiaging role. Pelargonium essential oil inhibits the release of pro-inflammatory molecules while having calming and relaxing effects.

Lavandin super essential oil (Lavandula hybrida) is traditionally used to alleviate cramps, body aches, migraines, infectious and allergic dermatoses, sloughs, insect bites, wounds and superficial burns.

Niaouli essential oil (Melaleuca Quinquenervia) has venous and lymphatic decongestant properties, promoting circulatory comfort and light legs. It is also recommended as treatment for hemorrhoids and varicose veins.

Cajuput essential oil (Melaleuca leucadendron) firms the skin, tightens pores and helps heal small wounds. Its decongestant and phlebotonic powers recomande it to relieve painful and edematous legs. The analgesic, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, anticatarrhal and antiviral properties are well exploited in different synergies [15].

References:

[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19146603
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24442052
[3] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29280987/
[4] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27280931/
[5] https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/vitis092012rep.pdf
[6] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30406639/
[7] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11529685/
[8] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30052192/
[9] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6245282/
[10] http://www.phytojournal.com/vol1Issue5/Issue_jan_2013/13.1.pdf
[11] https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/draft-assessment-report-melilotus-officinalis-l-lam-herba_en.pdf
[12] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30902746/
[13] https://www.science.gov/topicpages/a/arnica+montana+extract.html
[14] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30000892/
[15] https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ptr.5880