calendula CREAM

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Is this safe for adults to use calendula CREAM?

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YES - Generally Safe

Danger Score: 3 (Lower is safer)

Quick Answer: calendula CREAM contains 22 ingredients. 1 caution. Use with Caution ⚠️ Adults generally have higher tolerance.

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Ingredients Analysis (22 found)

vegetable glycerin

⚠️5/10

Vegetable Glycerin is a common moisturizing agent in topical products with very low toxicity and minimal irritation risk for adults.

Confidence: HIGH

pimpinella anisum seed extract

✅3/10

For adults: this anise (Pimpinella anisum) seed extract is usually safe when used on the skin, but it can cause allergic or irritation reactions in some people.

Confidence: HIGH

lavandula angustifolia

✅2/10

Lavender flower oil is generally safe for adult topical use but may cause irritation or allergy in sensitive individuals. Used for fragrance.

Confidence: HIGH

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract

✅2/10

For adults this rosemary leaf extract is usually safe in creams, lotions and other skin products when used as directed. Most people tolerate it, but some adults can get allergic skin reactions.

Confidence: HIGH

aloe barbadensis leaf juice

✅1/10

For adults: Aloe vera leaf juice is generally safe to use on the skin. Most adult skin types tolerate it well when the product is a purified gel or juice made for cosmetics.

Confidence: HIGH

calendula officinalis extract

✅1/10

For adults and teens, calendula (pot marigold) flower extract used on the skin is usually safe and has low reported risks. It is often used to soothe skin.

No Known Risk - Reviewed safety information finds low concern for cancer, allergic or immune effects, and developmental or reproductive harms for this topical plant extract. An industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) did note some data gaps and recommends limits on concentration and control of impurities, but no serious hazards were identified for normal skin use. Because formal safety reviews rate the concerns as low, there are no known health risks for typical topical use.

Confidence: HIGH

calendula officinalis flowers

✅1/10

For adults: calendula (pot marigold) flower extract is generally safe on the skin and only rarely causes problems. Most people can use it without trouble, but people with plant or daisy-family allergies may react.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews for this calendula flower extract show only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies, and effects on growth/reproduction. Industry safety panels note limits on how much can be used and say some data are missing, but there is no clear evidence of real harm when used on the skin. Some verified product programs restrict its use unless makers provide extra safety information.

Confidence: HIGH

canola oil

✅1/10

For grown-ups: canola oil used on the skin is generally safe. Reviews by government and industry groups rate it low risk and it is often used as an emollient in creams and oils.

Confidence: MEDIUM

caprylic/capric triglyceride

✅1/10

For adults this ingredient is considered very low risk. It is a mild, commonly used skin conditioner that most adults can use without problems.

Confidence: HIGH

cetearyl alcohol

✅1/10

For adults (grown-ups), cetearyl alcohol is usually safe when used on skin. It helps creams feel smooth and thick and causes problems only rarely.

Confidence: HIGH

cetyl alcohol

✅1/10

For adults (grown-ups), cetyl alcohol is a common ingredient that helps creams and lotions feel smooth. Most adults can use products with it without problems. Overall risk is low when used in regular skin products.

Confidence: HIGH

glyceryl caprylate

✅1/10

For adults, Glyceryl Caprylate is generally safe when used on normal skin. It helps condition skin and can support product preservation. Overall risk is low when used in typical cosmetic amounts.

Confidence: MEDIUM

glyceryl stearate

✅1/10

For adults (grown-ups), this ingredient is commonly used in lotions and creams and is usually safe when used on normal skin. Serious risks are low.

Confidence: HIGH

levulinic acid

✅1/10

For adults: levulinic acid is generally safe to use on the skin at levels normally found in cosmetics. Reviews from government and scientific bodies show low concern for cancer, allergies, or reproductive harm when used topically as intended.

No Known Risk - Official safety reviews and government assessments find low concern for this ingredient. Reviews say it is unlikely to cause cancer, is allowed for limited use in food, is not expected to harm organs, and is not likely to persist or build up in the environment or body. A cosmetic expert review notes safe use when following limits on concentration and impurities. For typical topical use, there are no higher-than-low concerns reported.

Confidence: HIGH

ocimum basilicum leaf extract

✅1/10

Ocimum basilicum leaf extract is basil extract commonly used for fragrance and antioxidant properties in cosmetics with low risk for adults

No Known Risk - Basil leaf extract is generally considered safe for topical use, with no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, hormone disruption, or other health risks in babies. There are no known reports of toxicity or adverse effects in infants from topical application, so it is considered low risk based on current research.

Confidence: HIGH

phytic acid

✅1/10

For adults, phytic acid in skin products is usually safe at the low amounts used in cosmetics. Most people can use it without issue, but a few people with sensitive skin may notice mild irritation.

Confidence: HIGH

polyglyceryl-4 esters

✅1/10

For adults, polyglyceryl-4 esters are generally safe. They’re used to help oil and water mix in lotions and creams and are not known to commonly cause harm or irritation.

No Known Risk - Available safety reviews report only low-level concerns for cancer, allergies/immune effects, and reproductive effects, and no higher-level findings or bans for topical use. No evidence was found for hormone disruption, organ harm, or other children's health risks at typical use levels. Because all concerns are rated low, there are no known health risks for children from normal topical use of this ingredient.

Confidence: HIGH

salvia sclarea

✅1/10

For adults, clary sage extract is generally safe to use on the skin. Studies rate its cancer, allergy, and reproductive concerns as low. A small number of people may have skin sensitivity.

No Known Risk - Reviewed assessments rate cancer, allergies/immunotoxicity, and reproductive/developmental concerns as low. A European chemical agency notes only limited evidence of skin irritation or allergy. Because no health concerns are rated above low, there are no identified meaningful risks for typical topical use. Note: some product-certification programs may restrict this ingredient unless makers provide extra safety information.

Confidence: HIGH

stearic acid

✅1/10

For adults (men and women), stearic acid in creams and lotions is generally safe. It helps products feel smooth and usually does not irritate skin or cause allergic reactions.

Confidence: HIGH

xanthan gum

✅1/10

For adults: xanthan gum is a low-risk ingredient used to thicken and stabilize lotions and creams. Most people can use it without problems.

No Known Risk - Safety reviews and regulatory assessments find no health hazards above a low level for topical use. It is approved for limited use in food, classified as not expected to be toxic and a low human-health priority, and not suspected to be an environmental toxin. Cosmetic industry reviewers note only guidance on concentrations or purity. Because no concern was rated above low, no specific risks were identified for babies or children.

Confidence: HIGH

Water

✅0/10

For adults, plain water used on the skin is very safe. It's the main ingredient in many creams and lotions. It is not expected to cause cancer, major allergic problems, or harm to reproduction according to government safety reviews.

No Known Risk - Regulatory reviews (Environment Canada) find plain water is not expected to be toxic, not bioaccumulative, and not an environmental toxin. Safety summaries list no concerns above a low level for organ harm, reproductive effects, or other long‑term risks for topical use, so no specific health risks are identified for use on skin.

Confidence: HIGH

safflower seed oil

✅0/10

Carthamus tinctorius safflower seed oil is widely used in cosmetics as an emollient and is considered very safe for adult topical use

No Known Risk - Safflower seed oil is widely used in baby skincare products and is considered safe for topical use. There is no strong evidence linking it to irritation, allergies, or other health risks in babies. It is generally well-tolerated, even on sensitive skin, and is not associated with any of the listed risk categories.

Confidence: HIGH

Common Questions About calendula CREAM

Adult-safe? calendula CREAM

Yes, calendula CREAM is generally considered safe for adults based on ingredient analysis.

What ingredients should I watch out for?

We analyzed 22 ingredients in calendula CREAM. 1 caution. Check the detailed analysis above for specific concerns.

When can adults using lotion?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredients. This analysis is for adults. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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Product Recognition: Product names are identified programatically and may be incorrect. Always verify product identity yourself.

Safety Analysis: Evaluations are for research only - consult pediatricians for medical decisions. Do not rely solely on this analysis.

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