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Cooling Cream
The Problem Solver: A cooling cream formulated to ease hot, uncomfortable skin surfaces, helping to calm the urge to scratch and ease the sensation of heat while supporting the skin's natural barrier.
The Key Ingredients: Features a soothing, vitamin-rich blend of traditional Chickweed (packed with plant mucilage) and Chamomile (rich in quercetin) to ease and soothe environmental skin sensitivities.
The Context / Routine: The essential daily support for sensitive or flare-up prone skin. Apply a thin, even layer to the affected area at the first sign of discomfort. Allow the cream to settle naturally into the skin without vigorous rubbing to enable the cooling botanicals to calm the irritation.
The Quality / Reassurance: Formulated using clean, plant-derived bases and premium whole-plant extracts. Steroid-free, 100% vegan, and free from synthetic parabens and artificial fragrances, utilising safe, low-percentage Ecocert-approved preservatives.
Free UK standard delivery on orders over £50
Herbal Support for Thermal Cooling, Anti-Itch Comfort & Redness Reduction
Our Cooling Chickweed Cream is a specialized, steroid-free emollient developed by our Medical Herbalists to support those experiencing the distressing cycle of hot, itchy, and hyper-reactive skin. When the skin barrier is compromised, skin can become irritated at the slightest environmental trigger. This cream serves as a botanical cooling cream calming the urge to scratch while delivering the nutrients which support a healthy skin barrier. Unlike heavy, occlusive salves that can trap heat during flare-ups, this light, water-in-oil emulsion allows the skin to breathe while delivering botanical support to the skin.
The formula centers on a synergized blend of Chickweed and Chamomile, traditional remedies chosen specifically for their ability to calm hot and irritated skin. By utilizing plant mucilage to nourish the skin and botanical flavonoids to calm the appearance of redness, this cream provides a clean, reliable way to manage sensitive skin states. It is an indispensable addition to your skin-health toolkit, providing comfort to those navigating the physical discomfort of environmental sensitivities, heat-related flare-ups, and daily irritation.
Key Botanicals at a Glance:
Chickweed (Stellaria media): A traditional Western herbal remedy celebrated for its cooling properties; rich in mucilage to support hydration and the skin’s natural barrier, to protect against irritants.
Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita): Contains quercetin and flavonoids which work to ease irritation, calm the appearance of redness, and balance skin health.
Roman Chamomile Essential Oil: A precious oil that provides a soft, comforting aroma while soothing flaky, angry, or irritated skin.
Sunflower Seed Oil: A lightweightbase that supports the skin's natural lipid barrier without feeling heavy or greasy.
Specifications
Primary Action: Cooling, Itch Ease Support & Redness Reduction
Volume: 60ml | Skin Flare-Up Support
Skin Suitability: Developed for highly sensitive, irritated, and flare-up prone skin. Gentle enough for children over three years.
Purity Standard: 100% Vegan. Free from synthetic steroids, parabens, artificial fragrances, and mineral oils.
The Core Cooling action of Chickweed (Stellaria media): Celebrated across generations of Western herbal medicine as the ultimate topical cooling herb. Chickweed contains vitamins, mineral complexes, and natural plant mucilage—a soothing, slippery compound that soothes the skin, supporting hydration by supporting the skin’s natural barrier function to protect against airborne irritants. It is excellent at calming, hot, itchy and irritated skin that often accompany sensitive skin states.
The Calming Blend Chamomile(Chamomilla recutita): Contains concentrations of plant compounds that help calm the skin's response to environmental triggers. It eases the appearance of surface redness, balances the skin’s natural flare up response, and supports natural cellular repair after environmental stress.
Roman Chamomile Essential Oil (Anthemis nobilis): A precious, essential oil renowned for its calming effect on skin tissue. Its gentle profile helps to ease flaky, dry, or angry skin, while leaving a soft, comforting aroma.
Water (Aqua), Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus), Plant-Derived Emulsifier (Behentrimonium Methosulfate), Cetearyl Alcohol, Chickweed Extract (Stellaria Media), Plant-Based Glycerin (Glycerin), Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Roman Chamomile Flower Oil (Anthemis Nobilis), Chamomile Flower Extract (Chamomilla Recutita).
Application Routine For Sudden Itch & Irritation: Smooth a thin, even layer over the affected area at the first sign of discomfort. Do not rub vigorously; let the cream sink into the skin naturally to prevent generating frictional heat. Reapply throughout the day as required to maintain calming and cooling support. For Post-Sun heat or irritation: Apply gently to areas that feel hot, tight, or over-exposed to environmental elements to ease heat and soothe the appearance of surface redness.
Layering for Dry Skin: If your skin is experiencing both itching and dryness, apply this Cooling Cream first to calm irritation. Follow with our dense Hydrating Cream to support skin moisture and hydration.
Safety & Cautions
External Use: For external topical use only.
Open Skin Check: Do not apply directly to weeping, or broken skin.
Patch Testing: Always perform a small patch test on an unaffected area of skin before full application.
Age Suitability: Suitable for adults and children over three years.
Professional Guidance: If you experience any signs of infection or if irritation persists, discontinue use and seek advice from a healthcare provider or one of our medical herbalists.
Disclaimer: Zen Maitri products are cosmetic and intended for skin care and well-being. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical conditions. If you have concerns about your skin, please consult a GP or a dermatologist.
To maximise the comforting actions of our Cooling Cream, our medical herbalists suggest:
Lower the Temperature: Opt for lukewarm or cool water when showering. Very hot water can irritate the skin’s natural barrier protection and aggravate hot or itchy skin.
Aim to limit household irritants: Switch to fragrance-free laundry detergents. Residues left on bedding from artificial scents are a common trigger for skin flare-ups.
Hydrate Regularly: Keep your internal moisture levels topped up by drinking at least 2 litres of water daily.
Incorporate Healthy Fats: Focus on anti-inflammatory nutrition by eating foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, such as walnuts, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and cold-water oily fish.
Shipping rates:
United Kingdom (except for channels islands, see below).
- £4.50 for Standard Delivery (Royal Mail 48h Tracked). Delivery speed: 3-5 business days
- £6.50 for Express Delivery (Royal Mail 24h Tracked). Delivery Speed: 2-3 business days
- Free Standard Delivery on orders over £50
Channel Islands
- £6.50 for Standard Tracked (3-5 business days)
- Free Standard Tracked Shipping on orders of £50 or more.
USA
- We are currently not able to ship to the United States
Canada
- $15 (International delivery, 5-7 business days)
- Free Standard Tracked Shipping on orders of $200 and above.
We are also shipping to other countries/regions world-wide* including:
Europe: 5-7 business days
UAE: 5-7 business days
India: 5-7 business days
Saudia Arabia: 5-7 business days
Australia: 7 business days
New Zealand: 7 business days
*Rates will vary according to region/country, with exact shipping rates appearing when you check out.