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Calendula

Watch if sensitive·Moderate evidence·INCI: Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Calendula extract is a traditional soothing botanical used in balms and after-sun formulas with a generally reassuring safety history. Like chamomile, it is part of the Asteraceae family, so cross-reactive contact allergy is possible for people already sensitive to ragweed or related plants.

Worth knowing

Known contact sensitizer for some

Gentler alternatives

Centella Asiatica
Bisabolol

Products with Calendula

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Weleda
Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash

References

CIR: Safety Assessment of Calendula Officinalis-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics ↗

Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.