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The actives and the oils
Calendula
Calendula is the pot marigold, a bright orange flower long used in balms and creams. On a list it appears as Calendula Officinalis or Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract.
- On a list as
- Calendula Officinalis (Flower) Extract
- What it does
- Soothing botanical
- Where it comes from
- Plant: pot marigold flowers
- Vegan?
- Yes
Why it’s in a formula
It is included for its soothing, comforting reputation. In a formula it is usually a small part of a botanical blend.
- Calendula belongs to the daisy family, like chamomile and ragweed. People allergic to that family occasionally react to it.
Where you’ll find it at Divina
Read from each piece’s published ingredient list. 7 pieces.
L'Élixir
Anti-Aging Elixir — 30ml
$98
Listed as Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Not vegan: honey (as mel extract)
La Crème de Jour
Day Cream — 30ml
$96
Listed as Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Not vegan: honey (as mel extract)
Questions
Is calendula good for sensitive skin?
It is widely used to soothe, and most people tolerate it well. If you're allergic to daisy-family plants such as ragweed or chamomile, patch-test first.
How we know: every ingredient list on this site is the manufacturer’s own, read piece by piece and shade by shade, and the pieces above are worked out from those lists each time the site is built. Ingredient names and functions follow the EU’s CosIng database. This page describes cosmetic ingredients; it isn’t medical advice.
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