Snapshot
- Overview
- Marigold extract that calms redness on reactive skin.
- Category
- Soothing, Sensitive Skin, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Botanical Extract
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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Our take
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.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Visibly calms the look of redness and the feeling of irritation after routine stressors, and supports a more comfortable, balanced-feeling complexion.
Where you'll find it
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.
Before you use it
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.
Products with Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
