Calendula Extract

INCI Name

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Botanical Name

Calendula officinalis

Calendula Extract (Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract) is a soothing botanical extract rich in flavonoids, carotenoids, and triterpenoids. Known for its traditional use in calming irritated skin and reducing visible redness, it is valued in natural skincare for sensitive and dry skin types.

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Primary Function
Botanical Extract
Add'l Function
Active
Antioxidant
Scent Profile
Herbal
Earthy
Slightly Bitter
Is It Natural?
Naturally Derived (Processed)
Formulate with Confidence

Botanical Building Blocks for Every Blend

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Skin Type Suitability

Sensitive
Dry
Mature
All
Considered Safe for Teens
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Typical Product Use

Skin conditioning, soothing, antioxidant

Product Type(s):

Cream
Serum
Balm
Lotion

Typical Usage Range:

1–10% depending on extract strength

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Supportive Qualities

Calms visible redness, soothes irritation, traditionally used for wound and skin comfort

Primary Components:

Flavonoids, carotenoids, triterpenoids, saponins

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Important to Know

May cause reactions in people allergic to ragweed or Asteraceae family

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Solvent extraction (often ethanol or glycerin)

Choose CO₂ or organic solvent extracts; look for standardized flavonoid content

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More information*

Explore additional safety and regulatory data from trusted external sources:

Cosmetics Info
Cosmetic Ingredient Review
EWG's Skin Deep
INCIDecoder
SkinSAFE
SpecialChem

*The ingredient details on this page are intended for general educational use and should not be considered exhaustive. Additional properties, uses, or safety considerations may be available from other sources. Root & Ritual Apothecary is not affiliated with Cosmetics Info, Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), INCIDecoder, SkinSafe, EWG Skin Deep, or SpecialChem. External links are provided solely for informational purposes; Root & Ritual does not control or guarantee the accuracy, methodology, or conclusions of third-party sources, including consumer rating systems such as EWG.