Description

Calendula Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice is a juice extracted from the fresh flowers, leaves, and stems of the Calendula officinalis (Calendula) plant. This juice is utilized in cosmetics and skincare products for its natural and beneficial properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Key Components: The juice contains a variety of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, saponins, carotenoids, phenolic acids, and triterpenes. These components contribute to the soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties of the juice.
Structure: The juice is characterized by a mixture of water, soluble compounds, and natural plant substances.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: The juice is typically pale yellow or green, depending on the part of the plant used and the concentration.
Odor: It may have a fresh, slightly vegetal scent.
Solubility: Water-soluble, making it suitable for aqueous formulations and gels.

Production Process:

Harvesting: Fresh flowers, leaves, and stems of Calendula are collected.
Extraction: The juice is extracted through pressing or maceration of the plant parts.
Filtration: The extracted juice is filtered to remove any solid residues.
Formulation: The filtered juice is incorporated into cosmetics and skincare products such as lotions, creams, and serums.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used for its soothing, hydrating, and anti-inflammatory properties. It can be included in products for sensitive skin, anti-inflammatory creams, and calming lotions.
Skincare: Beneficial for enhancing skin hydration and calming irritation or redness.
Hair Care: Can be used in scalp treatments and hair products for its calming and nourishing properties.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Juice extraction should be carried out sustainably, adhering to ecological farming practices and minimizing environmental impact.
Safety: Generally regarded as safe for topical application. However, like all plant extracts, 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:


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