{"product_id":"calendula-flowers","title":"Calendula Flowers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCalendula Flowers — INCI Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name (whole dried flowers\/petals):\u003c\/strong\u003e Calendula Officinalis Flower\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name (ground flowers):\u003c\/strong\u003e Calendula Officinalis Flower Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name (extract):\u003c\/strong\u003e Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCalendula officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calendula, Pot Marigold, Garden Marigold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae\/Compositae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried flowers and petals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAS number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84776-23-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 283-949-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalendula Flowers are dried yellow-to-orange flowers obtained from \u003cem\u003eCalendula officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e. They are used in cosmetic formulations for their botanical appearance, mild herbal aroma and skin-conditioning properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalendula should not be confused with African or French marigold, which belongs to the \u003cem\u003eTagetes\u003c\/em\u003e genus and requires a different INCI declaration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCosmetic functions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin-conditioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrancing and masking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative botanical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides mild exfoliating texture when ground\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps maintain soft, comfortable-looking skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdds a natural yellow-orange appearance to formulations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recognized calendula flower extract functions include fragrance and skin conditioning. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden-yellow to deep-orange dried petals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, herbal and slightly earthy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole flowers and powder are insoluble; suitable for dispersion or infusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical usage rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoap: 0.1–2%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody scrubs: 0.5–3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacial masks and cleansing powders: 0.5–3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBath salts and bath teas: 1–10%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative product topping: As required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil infusions: Commonly 5–15% dried flowers during processing, followed by filtration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for soaps, bath salts, bath teas, body scrubs, facial masks, cleansing powders, infused oils, balms, body butters, massage oils and decorative botanical products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFormulation guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse finely ground and sieved calendula for facial products to reduce physical irritation. Whole petals may be added directly to dry or anhydrous products, but they can turn brown or lose colour when exposed to heat or high-pH soap formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor calendula-infused oil, completely dry the flowers before infusion and filter them thoroughly. The finished oil should normally declare both the carrier oil and calendula extract. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccode\u003eHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not label an ordinary sunflower- or olive-oil infusion simply as “Calendula Oil.” \u003cstrong\u003eCalendula Officinalis Flower Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e is a separate recognized ingredient with skin-conditioning and fragrance functions. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formulators Hub Kenya","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":55472080519473,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g","offer_id":55472080552241,"sku":null,"price":1700.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.formulatorshubkenya.com\/products\/calendula-flowers","provider":"Formulators Hub Kenya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}