murphyCalendula officinalis extract
AKA: Marigold extract, Calendula extract, Pot marigold extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, Europe. Extracted from the flowers of Calendula officinalis, a Mediterranean plant in the Asteraceae family. Obtained through solvent extraction or maceration of dried flower petals in alcohol or water.
Calendula Officinalis Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Calendula, Calendula officinalis L., Compositae
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84776-23-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test and Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 324 and 514)
Not a Sensitizer
7 studies / 7 not sensitizing / plus 1 case report (CIR 324 and 514)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
17 studies / 4 irritating / 1 mixed / 12 not irritating / reactions minimal to mild (CIR 324 CIR 514)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
12 studies / 4 irritating / 3 mixed / 5 not irritating / reactions minimal to slight (CIR 324 CIR 514)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR