1. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Overview
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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.
| Product Name | CAS Number | INCI | |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | 84776-23-8 | CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT | |
| Product ID | Specification | Minimal Package | Minimal Order Quality |
| BFSTAR2004 | 1% Flavone | 1KG | 1KG |
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
| Items | Specification |
| Calendula flavones | 1.0(g/100g) |
| Organoleptic Tests | |
| Appearance | Light-yellow fine powder |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Taste | Characteristic |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Particle size | 98% through 80 mesh |
| Moisture | ≤7.0% |
| Ash content | ≤10.0% |
| pH | 5.0-7.0 |
| Heavy Metals | |
| Pb | ≤10(mg/kg) |
| As | ≤2(mg/kg) |
| Hg | ≤1(mg/kg) |
| Cd | ≤5(mg/kg) |
| Microbiological Tests | |
| Total of bacteria | ≤100cfu/g |
| Yeast & mold | ≤20cfu/g |
| Thermotolerant coliforms | Negative |
| P.Aeruginosa | Negative |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Negative |
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. BFSTAR Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Characteristic
- Good water-solubility, and water solution is clear and transparent.
6. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Application & Reference Dosage
| Application Product | Reference Dosage |
| Facial cleanser, toner, essence, lotion, cream, gel, eye cream, etc. | 0.05-1% |
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract application cases in major cosmetic brands in the world:
| Country | Brand | Product |
| Japan | Quality First |
Quality First Collagen Moisturizing Mask
Quality First All in One Sheet Mask |
| FANCL |
FANCL Whitening Essence
FANCL Whitening Mask |
|
| MUJI | MUJI Light Toning Water Light | |
| Korea | Nature Republic | Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera Soothing Gel |
| USA | KIEHL‘S |
Since 1851 Calendula Herbal Extract Toner
Calendula Deep Cleansing Foaming Face Wash Since 1851 Calendula & Aloe Soothing Hydration Masque |
| Avalon | Organics Biotin B-Complex Thickening Shampoo | |
| France | CAUDALIE | Anti-Wrinkle Eye & Lip Cream |
| China | Winona |
Anti-Redness Rich Moisturizing Cream
Whitening & Moisturizing Emulsion Extra Moisturizing BB Cream |
| Mask Family | Cherry Deep Hydrating Silk Mask | |
| Switzerland | La Prairie | La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream |
7. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Reference Formula
Sunscreen
| Ingredient | Content(%) | Ingredient | Content(%) |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | 0.2 | Glycerin | 15 |
| Jojoba Oil | 7 | Salicylic Acid | 1 |
| Vitamin A | 0.8 | Palmitate | 8 |
| Zinc Oxide | 3 | Licorice Extract | 0.5 |
| Octyl-Methoxycinnamic Acid | 3 | Grape Polyphenol | 0.5 |
| Hyaluronic Acid | 4 | Deionized Water | 58 |
| Aloe Extract | 0.5 | Stearic Acid | 2 |
Preparation method:
- Mix calendula officinalis flower extract, grape polyphenol and aloe extract, and freeze in the refrigerator as phase A;
- Mix glycerin, jojoba oil, palmitate, stearic acid and heat to 90°C, stir and dissolve as phase B;
- Mix salicylic acid, octyl-methoxycinnamic acid, hyaluronic acid, and heat to 100°C, stir and dissolve as phase C;
- 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.
Mask
| Ingredient | Content(%) | Ingredient | Content(%) |
| Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract | 0.5 | Propylene Glycol | 8 |
| Xanthan Gum | 0.5 | Hyaluronic Acid | 0.5 |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | 0.08 | Fragrance | 0.05 |
| Panthenol | 2 | Allantoin | 0.2 |
| Glycerin | 13 | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate | 0.5 |
| EDTA-Na | 0.1 | Preservative | 0.5 |
| Malva Sylvestris Extract | 0.5 | Mulberry Bark Extract | 0.5 |
| Trimethyl Glycine | 5 | Deionized Water | Add to 100 |
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.
