Calendula’s Benefits in Cosmetics

Calendula officinalis, also known as pot marigold, is an annual plant in the family of Asteraceae. It’s native to the Mediterranean coast. It is now introduced and planted all over the world. Calendula officinalis is an important garden herb in China. Since ancient times, Greeks, Romans, Indians, and Arabs have used calendula as a herb, dye, and cooking ingredient. Calendula was introduced to the UK in the 13th century; and its medicinal properties have been discovered since then, especially in wound healing. Calendula was used as a preservative and anti-inflammatory agent in balms and creams during the Civil War in North America and during World War I. Calendula has long been used to treat skin problems such as skin ulcers, wound infections, and eczema.

Active Ingredients of Calendula Officinalis Extract

The main active ingredients in calendula are carotenoid compounds, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, carotene, lutein ester, etc. Calendula also contains volatile oil, polysaccharide, saponin, flavonol glycosides and terpenoids. Because of the active ingredients, calendula flower extract possesses a range of skin care benefits.

Calendula Officinalis Extract‘s Functions for Skin Care

• Anti-blue light

Calendula flower extract contains natural potent antioxidants. It can quench free radicals, and filter harmful high-energy blue light. Studies have shown that the active ingredient in calendula officinalis extract can filter out high-energy blue wavelengths in visible light by 90%. And its maximum absorption of blue light up to 446 nm.

Blue Light Absorption of Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

• Firming

Calendula flower extract can promote fat breakdown and shrink collagen gel, which indicates that it has a firming effect on the skin.

• Promoting wound healing

Calendula flower extract contains polysaccharides (mucus), flavonoids (especially quercetin-3-O-glucoside), triterpenoids and carotene. So it can act on the metabolism of glycoproteins and collagen fibers. Thereby it promotes epidermal cell regeneration and supports wound healing. It can be prepared to calendula ointment for wound healing.

The Ability of Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract to Regenerate Cells

A study by European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy (ESCOP) has shown that calendula flower extract is recommended for topical treatment of skin and mucosal inflammation. It can be used as a co-adjuvant in wound healing and for treatment of contusions and skin burns.

• Anti-inflammation and anti-bacterial

Calendula flower extract is rich in antioxidants, such as carotenoids and vitamin A precursors, which help to remove free radicals that cause skin aging, reduce skin aging caused by sunlight, delay aging, and avoid sagging skin.

Side-effects of Calendula Officinalis Extract

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is a soothing and gentle ingredient for sensitive skin, including newborn baby skin. Current research indicates that calendula is non-toxic and non-irritating when used in cosmetic.

However, it should be noted that calendula affects the menstrual cycle. So products containing calendula officinalis flower extract should not be used during pregnancy and lactation.

Calendula Uses in Cosmetics

Plant Source: calendula flower/pot marigold

INCI Name: CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT

Appearance: light yellow powder

Solubility: water solubility

Dosage: 0.05-1%

Applicable Products: cleanser, toner, essence, lotion, cream, gel, eye cream, etc.

Skin Care Function: anti-blue light, firming, wound healing, anti-inflammation and anti-bacterial

Bottom Line

Calendula officinalis flower extract is mainly used as a skin conditioner, anti-inflammatory agent and antioxidant. Calendula officinalis flower extract can be found in various skin care products, such as facial moisturizing lotion, calendula cream for face and anti-blue eye cream, sunscreen, lotion, etc.

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