Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula officinalis flower extract is a plant-derived concentrate from marigold blossoms rich in flavonoids and triterpenoids. It's used in skincare to comfort easily reactive skin and support a softer, more settled feel in gentle formulations.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Marigold extract that calms redness on reactive skin.
Category
Soothing, Sensitive Skin, Skin Conditioning
Type
Botanical Extract

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Visibly calms the look of redness and the feeling of irritation after routine stressors, and supports a more comfortable, balanced-feeling complexion.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Often included in toners, serums, and gel moisturizers for delicate or easily reactive skin, and also appears in sheet masks and after-sun products.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Typically well tolerated, but those with Asteraceae (ragweed or marigold) allergies may react, so patch test if sensitive. Irritation is uncommon yet possible with botanicals.

Is Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract a Good Ingredient?

Traditional use combined with limited in-vitro and clinical data suggests real soothing benefits, and it's generally low-irritating when properly formulated, which earns it a Good rating.

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