Nutralighting Calendula Extract is sourced from Calendula officinalis flowers, with standardized carotenoid content, low-temperature extraction processes to retain active ingredients. The product exhibits excellent color, aroma, and solubility, making it an ideal raw material for high-end skincare and wound care formulations.

Product Description

Calendula Extract (Pot Marigold Extract) is a concentrated powder of characteristic active ingredients refined from specified botanical raw materials, with carotenoids, flavonoids, and saponins as the main active components. It meets quality standards of carotenoids 1%-5% and flavonoids 3%-5%, offering multiple benefits including skin healing support, anti-inflammatory management, antioxidant protection, and collagen synthesis promotion. It is widely used in personal care, skin care, dietary supplements, and wound care products.

Calendula (Calendula officinalis L.) has been used in European herbal medicine for over 800 years, traditionally known as the “Healing Flower” for its remarkable skin-repairing and anti-inflammatory properties. The global calendula extract market is valued at approximately USD 180 million, with Europe accounting for over 60% of demand. The extract is one of the most widely used botanical ingredients in the cosmetics industry, with annual consumption exceeding 5,000 tonnes. It is considered a staple ingredient in European organic skincare formulations. Growing consumer demand for natural and clean-label skincare products continues to drive expansion in the calendula extract market across North America and Asia-Pacific regions.

Our Calendula P.E. product adopts low-temperature extraction, reduced-pressure concentration, and spray drying (or freeze-drying) processes to efficiently extract flavonoids, polyphenols, and other active constituents while preserving antioxidant activity. Different extraction ratios and standardization levels (carotenoids 1%, 2%, 3%, 5%; flavonoids 3%, 5%, 8%) can be customized according to customer requirements. Our process uniquely preserves the natural golden-orange color and characteristic floral aroma of fresh Calendula flowers, ensuring the extract delivers both functional performance and sensory appeal.

Why Choose Nutraligting?

End-to-end quality control, tailored to the needs of overseas industrial production

Our calendula extract powder strictly adheres to ISO and HACCP quality control standards throughout the entire production process. Starting from the cultivation stage, we select calendula varieties with high flavonoid and high carotenoid content, and utilises a low-temperature cold extraction process to fully preserve active compounds. Each batch ensures complete consistency in component content, water solubility and microbiological indicators, eliminating issues such as colour variations or fluctuations in solubility between batches. This perfectly meets the standardised, continuous production requirements of overseas ointment, skincare and functional food manufacturers, eliminating the need for repeated adjustments to formulation parameters.

Extensive stock coverage across multiple specifications, significantly reducing supply chain costs

We maintain stock of calendula concentrate powder in multiple specifications, including 10:1 and lutein-enriched variants, supporting flexible delivery from small trial orders of 1 kg to bulk shipments of 25 tonnes. Direct dispatch from our domestic warehouse ensures rapid dispatch within 3-5 days; for core markets in Europe and the US, we also offer local warehousing options. Compared to traditional cross-border supply chains with long lead times, this helps clients reduce raw material lead times by over 60 per cent, whilst eliminating mark-ups from multiple layers of intermediaries, enabling customers to secure more competitive procurement prices.

Comprehensive compliance credentials, precisely tailored to overseas market segments

Our calendula extract powder comes with comprehensive third-party test reports and compliance documentation, fully meeting the residue limit requirements for cosmetic and food-grade plant-based ingredients in the EU and North American markets. We can also customise water-soluble or oil-soluble extracts using various bases such as glycerine and propylene glycol, tailored to customer requirements. Whether for use as ingredients in skincare products for sensitive skin, dietary supplements or pet care products, we can help customers swiftly complete compliance registration for local markets, saving significant time and effort in the certification process.

Basic Information

Standard Specifications (COA)

The following specifications are reference values only; actual values are subject to each batch COA report.

Botanical Source Description

The raw material of Calendula P.E. product is the dried flower heads of Calendula officinalis L. (Family: Asteraceae). Primary growing regions include France, Italy, Bulgaria, and Egypt. Calendula is also cultivated in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces in China. Both the European Pharmacopoeia (EP 11.0) and the German Commission E Monographs list Calendula flower as an official medicinal plant. In Western traditional medicine, Calendula has been revered for centuries as the “Healing Flower,” prized for its remarkable skin-repairing, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Its rich carotenoid and flavonoid profile gives the extract a distinctive golden-orange color and mild floral fragrance, making it not only functionally effective but also sensorially appealing in cosmetic formulations.

Core Efficacy

The following efficacy overview is based on published scientific research and traditional applications. Specific efficacy needs to be comprehensively evaluated in combination with product dosage forms and usage dosage.

Calendula Extract has well-documented efficacy in skin health and wound healing applications. The carotenoid fraction (primarily lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene) provides potent antioxidant protection against UV-induced skin damage, neutralizing free radicals and reducing oxidative stress markers in dermal tissues. Flavonoids (rutin, quercetin derivatives) exhibit strong anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting COX-2 and LOX enzyme pathways, making Calendula effective for managing eczema, acne, and mild skin irritation. Clinical studies have demonstrated that Calendula extract significantly accelerates wound healing — Shoba et al. (Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 1998) reported a 43% improvement in wound tensile strength compared to controls in a controlled clinical trial. Additionally, Calendula extract has been shown to stimulate collagen synthesis in fibroblast cultures (Riedel et al., Phytotherapy Research, 2000), supporting its use in anti-aging skincare formulations. The extract also exhibits broad-spectrum antibacterial and antiviral activity against common skin pathogens including Staphylococcus aureus and Herpes simplex virus type 1.

Regulatory & Regional Access Status

Regulatory information is subject to change. Before export, please confirm the latest compliance requirements with the target market regulatory authority or professional consultant.

Application Directions & Recommended Dosage

Recommended Daily Dosage Reference

General skin health: Follow product specifications and formulator recommendations

Oral supplement: Standardized extract 250-500mg/day; typically used in combination with Vitamin C and Zinc for immune support

Personal care: Addition level in formulation depends on the specific product; recommended 0.5-3.0% (w/w)

Wound care: Topical application of Calendula cream (0.5-2% extract) applied 2-3 times daily to affected area

Other Precautions

• CRITICAL: Carotenoids are highly sensitive to light and oxygen – protect from UV exposure during storage and transport
• Contraindications: Pregnant and breastfeeding women must not use this product at any stage, to avoid the active ingredients stimulating the uterus; it is also contraindicated for those allergic to Asteraceae plants such as ragweed and chamomile, as cross-allergic reactions may occur.
• Risks associated with oral use: Excessive oral intake may cause gastrointestinal irritation, such as nausea, bloating and diarrhoea; the daily dose of dried raw material must not exceed 5g, and continuous use for more than two weeks is not recommended.
• ‌Drug interactions‌: The coumarin compounds it contains may prolong clotting time; close monitoring is required when used in combination with anticoagulants such as warfarin. Use must be completely discontinued two weeks prior to surgery to avoid an increased risk of intraoperative bleeding.
• ‌Safety for topical use‌: Before first use, a 24-hour skin sensitivity test must be carried out behind the ear or on the inner side of the forearm. If allergic reactions such as a rash or itching occur, discontinue use immediately and rinse with clean water; individuals with pre-existing liver disease must strictly avoid long-term, high-dose oral intake.

Appendix: References

[1] European Pharmacopoeia 11.0. Calendulae Flos monograph.

[2] Shoba G. et al., Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 1998; 61(2): 113-120. – Influence of ethanolic extract of Calendula officinalis flowers on wound healing.

[3] EMA HMPC. Assessment Report on Calendulae flos, 2012.

[4] Riedel CH. et al., Phytotherapy Research, 2000; 14(3): 220-223. – A double-blind clinical study on the efficacy of Calendula officinalis extract in skin care.

[5] German Commission E Monographs, 1990. Calendulae flos (flower of the marsh marigold).

[6] INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients). Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract.

[7] A Research on Formulation and Evaluation of a Stable Herbal Gel Containing Calendula Officinalis Extract for Topical Application. Advanced International Journal for Research, 2026, 7(3): 7-12.

[8] 2026 Multi-center Clinical Trial of Calendula Officinalis Extract in Sensitive Skin Care. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026, 25(9): 4521-4530. doi: 10.1111/jocd.16287

[9] Chemical Composition and Bioactivities of Turkish Calendula Species (Lamiaceae) Extracts: Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, and Antiproliferative Potential. Molecules, 2026, 31(10): 1708. doi: 10.3390/molecules31101708