Calendula Extract

The Basics On Calendula Extract

What is Calendula Extract?

Extract derived from the plant commonly known as pot marigold.

What are other names for Calendula Extract?

CALENDULA EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS, EXT., EXT. CALENDULA OFFICINALIS, EXTRACT OF CALENDULA, EXTRACT OF CALENDULA OFFICINALIS, MARIGOLD EXTRACT, POT MARIGOLD FLOWER EXTRACT, and VEGETOL CALENDULA ME 209 OILY

What is Calendula Extract used for?

Calendula has antiseptic properties, which are helpful for treating wounds and preventing acne. As a skin conditioner, Calendula Extract stimulates collagen production and it also reduces the occurrence of dry skin. Calendula is a naturally occurring antioxidant.

How Calendula Extract is classified

Skin-Soothing, Antioxidants, Plant Extracts

Recommendations for using Calendula Extract during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Calendula Extract During Pregnancy

What we know about using Calendula Extract while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Calendula Extract from CIR

Calendula officinalis extract, C officinalis flower, C officinalis flower extract, C officinalis flower oil, and C officinalis seed oil are cosmetic ingredients derived from C officinalis. These ingredients may contain minerals, carbohydrates, lipids, phenolic acids, flavonoids, tannins, coumarins, sterols and steroids, monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, triterpenes, tocopherols, quinones, amino acids, and resins. These ingredients were not significantly toxic in single-dose oral studies using animals. The absence of reproductive/developmental toxicity was inferred from repeat-dose studies of coriander oil, with a similar composition. Overall, these ingredients were not genotoxic. They also were not irritating, sensitizing, or photosensitizing in animal or clinical tests but may be mild ocular irritants. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel concluded that these ingredients are safe for use in cosmetics in the practices of use and concentration given in this amended safety assessment.

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Products where you might find Calendula Extract

Weleda Comforting Body Lotion (6.8 fl. oz.); Kiehl’s Since 1851 Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol Free Toner; Kiehl’s Since 1851 Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash; Kiehl’s Since 1851 Calendula Petal-Infused Calming Mask with Aloe Vera