A floral water from marigold flowers, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Calendula officinalis flower water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of pot marigold, Calendula officinalis, of the daisy family (Asteraceae). CosIng lists it as a flavouring, fragrance and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in toners, face mists and other skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show how the distillate was diluted.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
- Flavouring
- Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.