Calendula flower extract from Mediterranean plants conditions and softens hair while adding a subtle natural fragrance. Known for its soothing properties, it's been used in beauty for centuries.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84776-23-8
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Mediterranean, Europe. Derived from the flowers of Calendula officinalis, a Mediterranean plant in the Asteraceae daisy family. Extracted through solvent infusion or maceration of dried flower petals in water or alcohol.
Plant Source
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Function
Fragrance | Conditioning
Benefits
Perfuming
Skin Conditioning
Antioxidant
Moisturizing
Boosts Collagen
Traditional Use
Used in European folk medicine and traditional herbalism for centuries to soothe and heal skin. Applied topically to wounds, inflammation, and sensitive skin; widely used in medieval and Renaissance skincare preparations.