Description

Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil is derived from the flowers of the Calendula officinalis plant, commonly known as Calendula or Marigold. This oil is valued in cosmetic and skincare products for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Key Components: The oil contains a blend of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, triterpenes, essential fatty acids, and carotenoids. Key constituents include calendulin, quercetin, and various phytosterols.
Structure: The chemical structure of these compounds contributes to the oil’s emollient, anti-inflammatory, and skin-conditioning effects.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically appears as a golden-yellow to orange liquid, depending on the concentration and extraction method.
Odor: Has a mild, floral fragrance with subtle herbal notes.
Solubility: Soluble in oils and organic solvents, and can be blended into various cosmetic formulations.

Production Process:

Extraction: The flowers are harvested and then subjected to an oil infusion process. The oil is often obtained through methods such as cold pressing or solvent extraction.
Purification: The extracted oil is purified to remove any residual solvents and to concentrate the beneficial components.
Formulation: The purified oil is incorporated into cosmetic and skincare products such as creams, balms, and serums.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in a variety of skincare products for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing properties. Particularly beneficial for sensitive or irritated skin.
Skin Care: Incorporated into products like creams and balms to calm, hydrate, and improve skin texture. It is also used to promote healing and reduce inflammation.
Hair Care: May be included in hair care products for its conditioning and soothing benefits, helping to enhance scalp health and add shine to hair.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: The cultivation of calendula flowers is generally considered sustainable. It is recommended to use responsible agricultural practices to minimize environmental impact.
Safety: Generally regarded as safe for topical application. However, like all botanical oils, it should be used in accordance with established guidelines to prevent potential allergic reactions or skin irritations. Safety assessments are recommended for new formulations or high concentrations.

INCI Functions:


Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it provides the possibility of enhancing, masking or adding fragrance to the final product, increasing its marketability. It is able to create a perceptible pleasant odour, masking a bad smell. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant or distinctive scent in a cosmetic product.

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.

Perfuming. Unlike fragrance, which can also contain slightly less pleasant or characteristic odours, the term perfume indicates only very pleasant fragrances. Used for perfumes and aromatic raw materials.
Synonyms:

CAS: 84776-23-8 EC number 283-949-5