Marigold

The Basics On Marigold

What is Marigold?

What are other names for Marigold?

CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) FLOWER OIL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER OIL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS OIL; CALENDULA OIL; MARIGOLD ABSOLUTE; MARIGOLD ABSOLUTE; MARIGOLD OIL; CALENDULA OFFICIANALIS OIL, CALENDULA OIL, MARIGOLD, POT (CALENDULA OFFICINALIS L.), OIL OF CALENDULA, OILS, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS, POT (CALENDULA OFFICINALIS L.) MARIGOLD, and POT MARIGOLD FLOWER OIL

What is Marigold used for?

Calendula oil extract has been shown to be an: anti-inflammatory1 antioxidant qualities2 a good moisturizer for dry skin and for severely chapped or split skin. anti-bacterial and anti-fungal3 Calendula extract helps soothe the skin and reduce the pain. Calendula oil’s antifungal action is also great for helping treat athlete’s foot, ringworm and jock itch. The herb has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties and is a terrific, natural antiseptic. It has been widely used in treating acne and lessening the appearance of existing acne scars.

How Marigold is classified

Skin-Soothing, Antioxidants, Plant Extracts

Recommendations for using Marigold during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Marigold During Pregnancy

What we know about using Marigold while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

Published reproductive and developmental toxicity studies on ingredients derived from C officinalis were not found, nor were unpublished data provided. Data, however, were available for selected components found in these ingredients. Bickers et al45 reviewed data from a reproductive and developmental toxicity study of coriander oil, containing almost 80% linalool and approximately 20% of other terpenes, including camphor, p-cymene, a-pinene, g-terpinene, limonene, geranyl acetate, myrceen, a-terpinol, and camphene. Coriander oil was given to female rats by gavage at 250, 500, or 1000 mg/kg per d from 7 days prior to mating through gestation, delivery, and 4 days postpartum. Excess salivation was observed in all groups but was statistically significant in the 500 and 1000 mg/kg per d groups, and maternal weight changes and feed consumption changes were noted. Decreases in litter size and pup mortality on day 1 were statistically significant at the high-dose level only. This review further presented data from a 28-day subchronic toxicity study using rats. Coriander was given by gavage at 160, 400, and 1000 mg/kg per d. There were reported increases in liver weights, degenerative lesions in the renal cortex, and a high incidence of slight periportal hepatocellular cytoplasmic vacuolization. The no observed effect level (NOEL) was determined to be 160 mg/kg per d. Macro and microscopic examination of the reproductive organs uncovered no adverse effects at the high dose of 1000 mg/kg per d. The review concluded that the adverse effects on reproduction and development occurred at maternally toxic levels and not at levels that were not maternally toxic.45

General safety info about Marigold 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 Marigold

The Organic Pharmacy Marigold & Comfrey Hand & Nail Cream (50 ml.), Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Body Mist SPF 30 with Marigold Extract, Ilike Organic Skin Care Linden and Marigold Rich Moisturizer, The Organic Pharmacy Double Rose Rejuvenating Face Cream; Jo Malone London Jasmine Sambac & Marigold, Supergoop! PLAY 100% Mineral Mist SPF 30 with Marigold Extract, Farmacy Green Defense Daily Mineral Sunscreen