Calendula extract

Calendula extract (CAS 84776-23-8), derived from the flowers of Calendula officinalis, is a botanical active used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food applications. Also marketed as Marigold Extract.

Where is Calendula extract used?

• Cosmetic creams, lotions, and baby care products: botanical active for sensitive or irritated skin
• Topical pharmaceuticals: herbal active in ointments and wound-care products
• Food and beverage: natural flavoring agent and colorant contributor in teas, functional beverages, and nutraceutical blends
• Oral care and supplements: botanical ingredient in tinctures, capsules, and herbal formulations
• It delivers soothing, skin-conditioning, and flavoring functionality depending on format and concentration.

Good to know: Standardization is typically expressed by flavonoid content. Buyers should confirm the extraction solvent and carrier when evaluating supplier specifications.

Commercial specifications

• Liquid extract, dry powder, and oil-infused form; powder and liquid variants most common in B2B trade
• Grades: cosmetic-grade, food-grade, standardized pharmaceutical-grade aligned with herbal extract monographs
• Standardization typically expressed by flavonoid content