Calendula CO2 (35% Off)
Details
- Handling Difficulty: INTERMEDIATE. This product is solid and waxy at room temperature and must be slowly heated to become pourable. See Blending Suggestions below.
- Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis L.
- Origin: Egypt, Kenya or Germany (see COA for lot specific origin)
- Process: CO2 Total Extract
- Plant Part: Flowers
- Cultivation: Conventional
- Use: Body / Skin Care. Always dilute.
- Note: Middle Note
- Aroma: Subtle, herbaceous/green, warm, waxy scent.
- Contraindications: None known.
Certificate of Analysis (COA)Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Overview
Calendula CO2
Description:
Our Calendula CO2 total extract is a very beneficial ingredient for skincare and has a subtle, herbaceous/green, hay-like, warm, waxy scent. It is a welcome addition to body and bath preparations due to its nourishing and hydrating properties and warm, comforting aroma. Calendula CO2 is extracted from Calendula officinalis, commonly known as pot marigold, and is not to be confused with true marigold –Tagetes minuta or T. bipinata– from which comes the essential oil known as Tagetes.
Calendula is a charming and vigorous garden plant with bright, toothy orange and yellow blooms. Its name comes from the root word for “calendar,” well-known for its robust ability to thrive in a wide range of climates and bloom for most months of the year. The traditional use of Calendula is legendary – the flower petals are edible and add brilliant color to green salads, the bright orange flower heads have been utilized as a fabric dye, and various extracts and infusions of the plant have been revered in skincare and cosmetic preparations for hundreds of years.
While many formulators are familiar with the use of Calendula Infused Oil in their products (flowers macerated in a carrier oil base), Calendula CO2 extract allows for greater product consistency along with the ability to choose the carrier oil(s) in which it is paired with. Generally, a Calendula Infused Oil requires approximately a half pound of flowers to make one kilo of oil. By comparison, it takes approximately 40 pounds of flowers to make one kilo of Calendula CO2 total extract. In addition, the lower heat CO2 process provides a more gentle extraction of constituents that may enhance stability and shelf-life.[1]
While faradiol monoesters are responsible for many of the skincare benefits of Calendula CO2, there are dozens of other components – phytosterols, beneficial lipids, carotenoids, and antioxidants – that complement and enhance the overall effects, making it an ideal addition to topical preparations, facial care, scalp care, and body oils for all skin types.
Perfumers may find the unusual aroma of Calendula CO2 an interesting addition to woody, herbaceous, and earthy accords, or might use it to lend a beautiful golden-orange hue to formulations. It is utilized in extravagant compositions to achieve a ‘crushed stem’ effect or to liven up florals such as gardenia and lilac. Perfumer Jeanne Rose suggests pairing with Ambrette Seed to enhance the lovely ‘toast smell’ of both.
Please remember that Calendula CO2 has a waxy texture and a deep orange color that will appear in the final product. For topical products and cosmetics, a dilution of 0.1 - 0.3% of the total formula is suggested. Up to 1 - 3% dilution may be suitable for some applications.[2]
For information regarding the attributes of Calendula CO2, please see:
- Carrier Oils for Aromatherapy & Massage, Len Price, 2004, pp. 45-8.
- Liquid Sunshine – Vegetable Oils for Aromatherapy, Jan Kusmirek, 2002, pp. 172-3.
- "Calendula (Marigold) CO2-total extract," M Kerkhof, CO2 extracts in aromatherapy: 50+ extracts for clinical applications, 2018, pp. 38-40.
For information regarding the use of Calendula in natural perfumery, please see:
- Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, Steffen Arctander, 1960, pp. 399-400.
- “A Sea of Orange and Gold – Tagetes an Marigolds,” Matvey Yudov, February 2023, https://www.fragrantica.com/news/A-Sea-of-Orange-and-Gold-Tagetes-and-Marigolds-17714.html
Storage Suggestions: We recommend that this oil be stored in a refrigerator and used within 1-2 years of the purchase date.
Blending Suggestions: Essential Oils, Absolutes and CO2 extracts are highly concentrated. For safety reasons, they must be diluted before use – this is standard protocol for aromatherapy and perfumery purposes. This product is solid and waxy at room temperature and must be slowly heated to become pourable (see instructions here). For a massage oil, we suggest combining 5% Calendula CO2 with 95% of another carrier oil, or a combination of other carrier oils, such as Sunflower Oil - Organic, Jojoba Oil, Golden - Organic, or Fractionated Coconut Oil - Organic. For guidance on how to incorporate this product into the carrier of your choice, please see our FAQs section.
Solubility: Soluble in alcohol and fixed oils.
Appearance: Viscous, waxy substance; color can range from bright red/orange to dark brown. Solid at room temperature and requires special use instructions to blend. Please see our Calendula CO2 (High Carotene) if you are looking for a product that is darker in color.
Safety Considerations: None known; dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.
1 Industry Communication.
2 Shutes, Jade and Sherilyn Siegmund-Roach. The Carrier Oil Palette: Fixed Oils, Butters, Herbal Oils, and CO2 Extracts of the Carrier Oil Palette, 2022, pp. 130-132.
The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.
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Customer Reviews for Calendula CO2 (35% Off)
- Beautifull! Review by Juana Ferrer
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Rating Spectacular, this is one of the main notes in the famous and discontinued Tribu by Benetton -eau de parfum- there beautifully accompanied by ylang ylang, jasmine, oakmoss, sandalwood and cedarwood,,, Beautiful(Posted on 9/1/2023)
- fragrant Review by JP
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Rating I was worried that it will be difficult to melt. But to my surprise, it was pretty easy. I did waterbath way and it melts easily. It smells so nice. I mix it with seabuckthorn oil and my base oil. Will be putting a few drop of this mix into my face cream.(Posted on 8/5/2023)
- love this! Review by Cheryl
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Rating The calendula co2 is just wonderful! I use it in a cleansing oil, and it smells like a meadow. I have to warm the oil in a water bath before adding to my other oils, and once I shake it pretty vigorously, it blends in perfectly and stays emulsified. Will continue to purchase this!(Posted on 1/7/2020)
- Incredibly realistic calendula note Review by J
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Rating This calendula co2 smells JUST like dried calendula. An amazing hay-like smell, but more like dry tea as opposed to hay absolute which is coumaric. Incredibly indulgent and concentrated, this waxy goodness would go a long way in creating healing serums, body oils, and aromatherapy blends. I also think it could work well in a perfumery, acting as a bridge between two conflicting notes. Definitely worth investing in a full bottle. Like always, Eden Botanicals has the best quality oils, the best customer service, the most sustainable options, and the most fair pricing I've ever seen. They are well loved for a reason!(Posted on 9/28/2017)
- comforting and healing Review by Lena
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Rating This one reminds me of red bush/roobios tea, dried apricots, warm sweet hay or that sweet dry leaf smell in a forest on a hot summer day. I made a 10% solution with calendula and grapeseed oil for stubborn bruises / scrapes and it has worked well for me. I love the scent on its own, its not overwhelming and I find it relaxing and carry a small vial of the 10% in my bag for use as a natural perfume/aromatherapy, not just as first aid. It also mixes well with some of my other favorite essential oils like neroli, rose, chamomile, and lavender. I use it in a face serum at a much lower concentration as too much makes the oil a lovely orange red that might stain fairer skin at higher concentrations. Though so far I have not experienced any staining.(Posted on 3/4/2015)
- Added to eye cream formulation Review by Tracey
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Rating This CO2 is thick, and viscous, but potent! After warming slightly, I diluted with FCO and the solution is very easy to work with. I added to my eye cream formula along with EB's Somalian Myrrh, Bulgarian Rose, Ruby Red Grapefruit, French Neroli, Clary Sage, Wild French Lavender, Somalian Frankincense, Carrot Seed, and several natural actives. Works wonders for puffy eyes and dark circles, and helps plump out wrinkles. A little goes a looooong way.(Posted on 2/15/2013)
