Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract (Powder/Liquid) manufacturer

1. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Overview

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is a water-soluble cosmetic raw material. It is extracted from dried petals of calendula. Calendula officinalis extract has a long history of application in skin care. It is rich in vitamins, especially vitamins A and C. It can prevent pigmentation, and increase skin’s luster and elasticity. Also, calendula officinalis extract delays skin aging, and avoids sagging skin. Moreover, it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. It has proliferative function on epidermal cells and dermal cells. Thus it can enhance skin activity, and possesses a certain moisturizing effect. Meanwhile, calendula officinalis flower extract also promotes fat decomposition;  thus it  is also used as a slimming agent. Calendula is abundant in lutein that can be used in anti-blue light cosmetics. Calendula is thought to affect menstrual cycle, so products containing calendula extract should not be used during pregnancy and lactation.

2. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Source

Calendula (Latin name: Calendula officinalis L.), also known as pot marigold, is a perennial herb of the family Asteraceae. Its flower is yellow or orange-yellow. It is native to southern Europe, Mediterranean coast. Nowadays, it is cultivated all over the world. Calendula has effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying. It promotes blood circulation, and regulates menstruation. The main active ingredient of calendula is carotenoid compound, which accounts for about 3% of dried flowers.  The compound mainly contains lutein, zeaxanthin, carotene and a large amount of lutein ester. Calendula also contains volatile oils, saponins, flavonols and terpenoids. It is both a folk drug and an international traditional drug. It is rich in effective resources, and widely used in various industries such as medicine, light industry, cosmetics, food and horticulture.

3. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Manufacturer Specifications

4. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Benefits

• Anti-blue light

Calendula officinalis flower extract contains lutein, a natural potent antioxidant. It can quench free radicals, and filter harmful high-energy blue light. Studies have shown that lutein filters out high-energy blue wavelengths in visible light by 90%.

• Firming

Calendula officinalis flower extract can promote fat breakdown and shrink collagen gel. It indicates that calendula has skin firming effect.

• Healing wound

Calendula flower extract contains polysaccharides (mucus), flavonoids (especially quercetin-3-O-glucoside), triterpenoids and carotene. So it can act on metabolism of glycoproteins and collagen fibers. Thus it promotes epidermal cell regeneration, and improves wound healing.

• Anti-inflammation and anti-bacterial

Calendula has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial property. In the early days, it is often used to disinfect wounds, and treat burns and skin infections. Additionally, calendula flower extract has inhibitory effect on staphylococcus and streptococcus; it can relieve sensitive skin.

• Anti-oxidation

Calendula officinalis flower extract is rich in antioxidants, including carotenoids (lutein, carotene), vitamin A precursors. Therefore, it helps to remove free radicals that cause skin aging, and reduce skin aging caused by sunlight, thus avoiding sagging skin and wrinkles.

5. Plamed Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Characteristic

• Good water-solubility, and water solution is clear and transparent.

6. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Application & Reference Dosage

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract application cases in major cosmetic brands in the world:

7. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Reference Formula

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Preparation method:

1. Mix calendula officinalis flower extract, grape polyphenol and aloe extract, and freeze in the refrigerator as phase A;
2. Mix glycerin, jojoba oil, palmitate, stearic acid and heat to 90°C, stir and dissolve as phase B;
3. Mix salicylic acid, octyl-methoxycinnamic acid, hyaluronic acid, and heat to 100°C, stir and dissolve as phase C;
4. Use homogenizer to stir, slowly add phase B to phase C, and continue homogenizing for 2 minutes. Then keep temperature at 70-80°C to stir and defoam. When the system is cooled to 50°C, add phase A, while adding vitamin A and zinc oxide. Then continue to stir slowly and discharge at room temperature.

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8. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Safety

• CTFA (American Cosmetics Association) has recognized Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract as cosmetic raw material. There are no unsafe reports for its external use.
• The International Catalogue of Chinese Cosmetic Raw Materials Standards in 2018 issued by CAFFCI includes Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract.

9. Packing and Storage

Package for Powder

Package: Packed in 25kg paper drums with two plastic bags inside.

Storage: Stored in a cool dry place and away from direct sunlight and oxidizing agents.

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Calendula’s Benefits in Cosmetics

Plamed focuses on natural cosmetic ingredients for more than 10 years. We have founded four subsidiary companies, which respectively develops different kinds of cosmetic raw material. Plamed is a company whose CEO is designated as the first secretary general of Shaanxi Plant Extraction Association.

As a professional Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract manufacturer, Plamed have been constantly upgrading the production process. We firmly believe that good Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract and good Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract price will help customers make good terminal products and help customers win a lasting and broad market.