Calendula Petals

INCI Name

Calendula Officinalis Flower

Botanical Name

Calendula officinalis

Calendula petals (Calendula officinalis flower) are rich in triterpenoids, carotenoids, and flavonoids. Commonly infused into oils, they provide soothing, antioxidant, and skin-conditioning support. Used in balms, creams, masks, and bath soaks, calendula petals are especially valued for sensitive and mature skin care.

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Primary Function
Botanical Extract
Add'l Function
Antioxidant
Active
Scent Profile
Herbaceous
Earthy
Mildly Sweet
Is It Natural?
100% Natural
Formulate with Confidence

Botanical Building Blocks for Every Blend

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Skin Type Suitability

All
Sensitive
Dry
Mature
Normal
Combination
Considered Safe for Teens
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Typical Product Use

Botanical extract, soothing agent, skin-conditioning, antioxidant

Product Type(s):

Serum
Cream
Lotion
Balm
Butter
Mask
Soak
Hydrating Product
General Use

Typical Usage Range:

1–10% in oil infusions; dried petals can also be incorporated into bath or mask blends

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Supportive Qualities

Traditionally used to calm and condition the skin; provides antioxidant support and gentle soothing qualities

Primary Components:

Triterpenoids, flavonoids, carotenoids, saponins, polysaccharides

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Important to Know

Avoid if allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family; patch test recommended

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Dried whole petals; infusion or maceration in oil for extracts

Choose whole dried petals, organic preferred; ensure vibrant orange/yellow color as a sign of quality; use cosmetic-grade for infusions

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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.