{
  "@type": "Article",
  "type": "knowledge",
  "title": "What is calendula (marigold) in skincare?",
  "url": "https://helsama.se/en/kunskap/vad-ar-calendula-ringblomma-i-hudvard/",
  "language": "en",
  "summary": "Calendula — marigold — is one of skincare's most classic botanical ingredients, often chosen for sensitive skin. Here we explain what calendula is, its cosmetic role and what to know about safety.",
  "answer": "Short answer:",
  "author": {
    "name": "Daniel Johansson",
    "url": "https://helsama.se/forfattare/daniel",
    "jobTitle": "Grundare, Helsama OÜ"
  },
  "publisher": {
    "name": "Helsama OÜ",
    "url": "https://helsama.se"
  },
  "published_date": "2026-06-13T07:26:21.069742+00:00",
  "modified_date": "2026-07-12T08:08:19.523661+00:00",
  "category": "kannavalley",
  "image": "https://rajqtzgkxymypdinmmgj.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/knowledge-images/vad-ar-calendula-ringblomma-i-hudvard.png",
  "video": null,
  "markdown_url": "https://helsama.se/en/kunskap/vad-ar-calendula-ringblomma-i-hudvard.md",
  "faq": [
    {
      "question": "Does calendula heal wounds?",
      "answer": "Calendula has a long folk tradition, but a cosmetic product may not make medical claims such as wound healing. In a formulation it contributes as a caring botanical extract. If you have a medical need, turn to a pharmacy or healthcare professional."
    },
    {
      "question": "Does calendula suit sensitive skin?",
      "answer": "Marigold is often chosen precisely for products for sensitive skin. As always: test a small area first if you are prone to allergies."
    },
    {
      "question": "Are calendula and marigold the same thing?",
      "answer": "Yes. Calendula is the Latin name, marigold the English name. On the INCI it reads Calendula Officinalis."
    },
    {
      "question": "Is calendula vegan?",
      "answer": "The plant extract itself is plant-based. Check the product's full INCI for the other ingredients — [how to read an INCI list](/en/kunskap/lasa-inci-lista-naturlig-hudvard)."
    }
  ],
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  "content_markdown": "**Short answer:** Calendula (INCI: *Calendula Officinalis*) is the Latin name for **marigold**, an orange-yellow garden flower with a long tradition in skincare for sensitive skin. In cosmetics it is used as a caring botanical extract. We describe its role in how the skin feels and is cared for — not as a medical treatment.\n\n## What is calendula?\n\nMarigold (Calendula officinalis) is grown throughout Europe and has been used in traditional herbal culture for centuries. It belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae), like arnica and chamomile, and is usually extracted in oil or water for cosmetic use.\n\n## Calendula's role in a formulation\n\nCalendula is often chosen for products for sensitive skin, where a mild and caring composition is the goal. In our [Íntima Care Oil](/en/blog/natural-beauty-kannavalley-hudvard), calendula extract is included together with avocado oil, chamomile and hemp seed oil among others, in a gentle oil for delicate skin.\n\n## Safety\n\n- Calendula belongs to the daisy family — with a known allergy to e.g. arnica, oxeye daisy or mugwort, cross-reactions can occur.\n\n- Test a small area of skin first if you have sensitive skin.\n\n- Apply to intact, clean skin.\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\n### Does calendula heal wounds?\n\nCalendula has a long folk tradition, but a cosmetic product may not make medical claims such as wound healing. In a formulation it contributes as a caring botanical extract. If you have a medical need, turn to a pharmacy or healthcare professional.\n\n### Does calendula suit sensitive skin?\n\nMarigold is often chosen precisely for products for sensitive skin. As always: test a small area first if you are prone to allergies.\n\n### Are calendula and marigold the same thing?\n\nYes. Calendula is the Latin name, marigold the English name. On the INCI it reads Calendula Officinalis.\n\n### Is calendula vegan?\n\nThe plant extract itself is plant-based. Check the product's full INCI for the other ingredients — [how to read an INCI list](/en/kunskap/lasa-inci-lista-naturlig-hudvard).\n\n## Sources\n\n- [Plants of the World Online (POWO), Kew — Calendula officinalis](https://powo.science.kew.org/)\n\n- [CosIng — Calendula Officinalis](https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/)\n\n- [Swedish Medical Products Agency — Cosmetics](https://www.lakemedelsverket.se/en/cosmetics)"
}