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Calendula Extract

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Also known as: Marigold Extract · Pot Marigold Extract
SoothingAnti-inflammatoryBarrier repair

The healing marigold — soothing, anti-inflammatory, and ideal for sensitive skin.

Skin types
All types
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Use when
AM & PM
Concentration
0.1–5%
What it does

Calendula extract comes from the flowers of Calendula officinalis (pot marigold). It contains flavonoids, triterpenoids, and polysaccharides with documented wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. It is one of the gentlest botanical actives, traditionally used for irritated, eczema-prone, and baby skin.

Benefits
  • Soothes and calms inflamed or irritated skin
  • Supports wound healing and barrier repair
  • Mild antimicrobial properties
  • Extremely gentle — suitable for baby and eczema-prone skin
How to layer
☀️ Morning routine
Cleanser
Toner
Serum
Moisturiser
SPF
🌙 Evening routine
Cleanser
Toner
Serum
Moisturiser
Face Oil
After cleansing, before moisturiser
Good for
All skinSensitive skinDry skinNormal skin
Heads up
  • Rare allergy in people sensitive to Asteraceae plants (same family as chamomile)
How to use

Found in soothing creams, cleansers, and toners. No special application needed.

Typical concentration: 0.1–5% in leave-on formulations