Calendula

Calendula officinalis is a garden marigold grown widely across Europe; the orange flower heads are the part used.

The flowers are usually macerated in oil or extracted to give a flower extract.

Calendula flower extract is one of the most familiar botanicals in European skin-care tradition.

It is used in lotions intended for everyday care of larger areas of skin.

On ingredient lists, look for Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract.