Calendula officinalis flower oil
AKA: Pot marigold
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil is the oil derived from the flowers of the Calendula, Calendula officinalis L., Compositae
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84776-23-8, 70892-20-5
Form
Oil
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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
Traditional Use
Prepared traditionally by infusing calendula flowers in oils for topical application to wounds and inflamed skin. This preparation method dates back to medieval herbalism and has been used continuously for treating minor cuts, bruises, and skin conditions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR