Is Calendula Oil safe in cosmetics?
Calendula Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Emollient
Calendula Oil
Also known as: Oils, Calendula officinalis, FEMA No. 2658, Marigold pot extract (Calendula officinalis L.), Garden Marigold oil, Poet's Marigold oil (+1 more)
INCI: CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER OIL
Calendula Oil (CAS 70892-20-5) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel (amended 2010, PMID 21164072) concluded Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Oil, and related INCI names safe for cosmetic use. Not genotoxic, not sensitizing or photosensitizing in clinical tests.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Calendula Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Calendula Oil.
Regulatory Flags
cir-reviewed
cir-amended-2010
no-sccs-opinion
gras-fda
asteraceae-cross-reactivity
eu_children_restricted
Known Synonyms
Oils, Calendula officinalis
FEMA No. 2658
Marigold pot extract (Calendula officinalis L.)
Garden Marigold oil
Poet's Marigold oil
Calendula officianalis oil
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care - body oil
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calendula Oil allowed in the EU?
Calendula Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Calendula Oil do in cosmetics?
Calendula Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 70892-20-5.
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