Calendula flower extract from Mediterranean marigolds soothes and conditions skin while adding a gentle, natural fragrance to beauty products.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84776-23-8
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used for centuries in European folk medicine and traditional remedies as a wound healer and anti-inflammatory agent. Medieval herbalists recommended calendula preparations for burns, cuts, and skin irritation, and it became a staple in apothecaries throughout Europe.