Description

Calendula Officinalis Flower Water is an aromatic water derived from the distillation of Calendula officinalis flowers, commonly known as Calendula or Marigold. This product is primarily used in cosmetics and skincare products for its soothing and refreshing properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Key Components: Contains water along with traces of aromatic compounds and active principles present in Calendula flowers, such as flavonoids, carotenoids, and essential oils.
Structure: The aromatic substances and active principles are present in lower concentrations compared to concentrated extracts but still contribute to the benefits of the product.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Calendula flower water is typically a clear, transparent liquid with a slight yellowish tint.
Odor: It has a delicate, floral fragrance characteristic of Calendula flowers.
Solubility: Being an aromatic water, it is fully soluble in water and can be easily incorporated into water-based formulations.

Production Process:

Harvesting: Calendula flowers are collected at their peak bloom to ensure the highest concentration of active principles.
Distillation: The flowers are subjected to steam distillation to obtain the aromatic water. This process extracts the essences and aromatic compounds without altering their delicate nature.
Purification: The water is filtered to remove any impurities, ensuring a pure product.
Formulation: The Calendula flower water is then used in cosmetic products such as toners, lotions, and facial mists.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in toners, lotions, and facial mists for its soothing and refreshing properties. Helps calm irritated skin and improve hydration.
Skincare: Can be included in skincare routines to tone and rejuvenate the skin, as well as reduce discomfort and redness.
Haircare: Used in hair products for its conditioning and soothing effects on the scalp.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: The production of Calendula flower water should be carried out with sustainable practices, using flowers grown without pesticides and employing eco-friendly distillation methods.
Safety: Generally regarded as safe for topical use. As with all plant-derived products, it should be used according to established guidelines to avoid 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.

Flavoring agent. The purpose of this ingredient is to modify the solution to impart a certain flavour. Natural flavouring extracts are rather expensive, so the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries resort to synthesised substances that have sensory characteristics mostly similar to natural flavourings or are naturally equivalent. This ingredient is isolated through chemical processes or is synthesised from chemicals. It is also referred to as Aroma.

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