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Calendula officinalis (Calendula) flower extract
AKA “Calendula Extract, Pot Marigold Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Calendula officinalis (Calendula) flower extract
AKA: Calendula Extract, Pot Marigold Extract
Extract · Fragrance · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Calendula flower extract from Mediterranean plants conditions and softens hair while adding a subtle natural fragrance. Known for its soothing properties, it's been used in beauty for centuries.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84776-23-8
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Boosts Collagen
Traditional Use
Used in European folk medicine and traditional herbalism for centuries to soothe and heal skin. Applied topically to wounds, inflammation, and sensitive skin; widely used in medieval and Renaissance skincare preparations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis.
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Green and eco-friendly biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Calendula officinalis flower extract: Wound healing potential and antioxidant ac
Aydin Acar C, Gencer MA, Pehlivanoglu S, Yesilot S, Donmez S
International wound journal, 2024
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Green and eco-friendly biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Calendula officinalis flower extract: Wound healing potential and antioxidant ac
Aydin Acar C, Gencer MA, Pehlivanoglu S, Yesilot S, Donmez S
International wound journal, 2024
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Final Report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel Amended Safety Assessment of <I>Calendula officinalis</I>-Derived Cosmetic Ingredients
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Calendula Officinalis Extract and Calendula Officinalis
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Calendula Officinalis [Calendula] Flower
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Calendula Officinalis Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Calendula Officinalis Flower
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Calendula Officinalis Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Calendula Officinalis
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Calendula Officinalis Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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A systematic review of Calendula officinalis extract for ...
Or Givol, Rachel Kornhaber, Denis Visentin, Michelle Cleary, Josef Haik, Moti Harats
Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair Society, 2019
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A systematic review of Calendula officinalis extract for ...
Or Givol, Rachel Kornhaber, Denis Visentin, Michelle Cleary, Josef Haik, Moti Harats
Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair Society, 2019
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A systematic review of Calendula officinalis extract for ...
Or Givol, Rachel Kornhaber, Denis Visentin, Michelle Cleary, Josef Haik, Moti Harats
Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair Society, 2019
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Analysis of Carotenoids, Flavonoids and Essential Oil of Calendula officinalis Cultivars Growing in Estonia.
Raal A, Orav A, Nesterovitsch J, Maidla K
Natural product communications, 2016
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR