Calendula Officinalis Flower Water
What Calendula Officinalis Flower Water is & what it does
Calendula Officinalis Flower Water is the aqueous distillate, or hydrosol, obtained from marigold flowers. It is generally used as a soothing, skin-conditioning aqueous base and often replaces part of the water in gentle, calming formulas. Calendula is widely associated with a soothing reputation for sensitive skin. It is not a UV filter and offers no sunscreen function.
What is Calendula Officinalis Flower Water?
It is the aqueous distillate, or hydrosol, of marigold flowers. It is commonly used as a soothing, skin-conditioning aqueous base in gentle formulas.
What does Calendula Flower Water do in skincare?
It is generally used to add a calming, conditioning water phase and is widely associated with a soothing reputation for sensitive skin. It is not a sunscreen ingredient.
Is Calendula Officinalis Flower Water safe?
It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated, with no specific concern flagged here. Those allergic to marigold or other daisy-family plants may want to patch test.
Sunscreens with Calendula Officinalis Flower Water
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Cosmo Natural High Protection Sunscreen SPF 50
75/100
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Levrana Calendula Sun Cream SPF 50
70/100
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Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun Milk (Spf 50+ Pa+++)
67/100