INCI: Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract · CAS: 84776-23-8
Calendula Extract
A skin-calming herb used in baby and sensitive-skin products.
About Calendula Extract
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is a botanical extract obtained from the flowers of Calendula officinalis, commonly known as pot marigold. It is widely used for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and skin-repairing properties, making it ideal for use in skincare and wound-healing formulations. This extract is typically produced through maceration in water, glycerin, or alcohol.
Function: soothing, anti-inflammatory, skin conditioning, wound healing
Recommended Usage
Skin care: 1-5% generally recommended. Higher concentrations may be used in specific soothing formulations.
Hair care: 1-3% typically used for scalp care and soothing effects in shampoos and conditioners.
Regulatory Status
- EU (max Not specified): No restrictions; permitted in cosmetics under normal use conditions.
- US (max Not specified): No restrictions; recognized as safe for use in cosmetics.
- ASEAN (max Not specified): No specific restrictions; permitted for use in cosmetics.
Suppliers & Distributors
- MakingCosmetics (Distributor)
- Bio-Botanica, Inc. (Distributor)
- UL Prospector (Distributor)
Common questions about Calendula Extract
What is Calendula Extract?
A skin-calming herb used in baby and sensitive-skin products.
What is the INCI name for Calendula Extract?
The INCI name for Calendula Extract is Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract. INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) is the standardized naming system used on cosmetic product labels worldwide.
What is the CAS number for Calendula Extract?
The CAS number for Calendula Extract (Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract) is 84776-23-8. The CAS number is the unique chemical identifier assigned by the Chemical Abstracts Service.
What does Calendula Extract do in cosmetic formulations?
In cosmetic formulations, Calendula Extract (Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract) functions as: soothing, anti-inflammatory, skin conditioning, wound healing.
What percentage of Calendula Extract is typically used in cosmetics?
Typical use levels for Calendula Extract (Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract) in cosmetic formulations: In skin care: 1-5% generally recommended. Higher concentrations may be used in specific soothing formulations.. In hair care: 1-3% typically used for scalp care and soothing effects in shampoos and conditioners.. Always confirm against the supplier's technical data sheet and the regulatory limits for your target market.
Is Calendula Extract allowed in cosmetics in major markets?
Calendula Extract (Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract) is regulated as follows in major markets: EU (max Not specified); US (max Not specified); ASEAN (max Not specified). See the Regulatory Status section above for the specific restrictions and conditions in each territory.