The Benefits of Marigold Extract on Scalp and Hair

Ranging in colour from gold to orange and red, the radiant marigold belongs to the Tagetes genus, which comprises 50 species of plants.

Named for Tages (a figure in Etruscan mythology who’s associated with divination and wisdom), its common name “marigold” is drawn from “Mary’s Gold” in reference to the Virgin Mary. Native to the Americas, the bright flowers are used to decorate altars during Día de los Muertos because their vibrant hue and alluring scent are believed to guide spirits back to the world of the living. While not native to India, marigolds are widely cultivated there, often woven into garlands for festivals, weddings and other rituals as they symbolise prosperity, purity and the divine.

From its spiritual significance to its use in traditional medicine, cooking and decorating, this beautiful bloom is also known for its skin, scalp and hair benefits. The way Hårklinikken derives and formulates marigold is especially efficacious and beneficial.   

What is marigold? 

Beloved for its vibrant flowers formed by clusters of petals, the marigold is also known for its soothing, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Full of carotenoids like lutein, zeaxanthin and flavonoids, it also contains vitamin A, C and E. Rich in powerful properties, marigold can promote a healthy scalp environment, enhance hair’s natural colour, help protect hair follicles from oxidative stress, and aid in the production of sebum. 

What is marigold extract? 

Lightweight, clear but amber-tinged in colour and with a faint earthy scent, marigold extract is a liquid that can be derived in various ways.   

How does marigold benefit the scalp?  

Known for its soothing, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, marigold extract can help soothe and condition the scalp – especially for those experiencing redness, dryness and irritation. Thanks to its antioxidant and vitamin profile, marigold can help support a healthier scalp microenvironment to improve conditions for healthy hair growth. 

How does marigold benefit hair? 

Because marigold benefits the scalp, it benefits the hair. It can enhance natural colour, shine and lustre while also helping to strengthen strands at the root, as it nourishes and supports hair follicle function.  

How does Hårklinikken use marigold in the Hair Gain Extract?  

Primarily using marigold petals and flowers, the marigold extract in our Hair Gain Extract is meticulously derived through many additional proprietary processes that are unique to Hårklinikken and yield a higher-quality extract with a low-viscosity texture. Marigold is beneficial to the scalp and hair, but Hårklinikken’s is next level.  

The texture – compared to oil-based or glycerin-based extractions – helps with maximum and easy distribution, efficaciously delivering its antioxidant and vitamin benefits to the hair follicles. It also creates less buildup, boosting the health of your scalp, hair follicles, and strands.  Our proprietary marigold extract serves its main purpose as a conditioning agent, calming and repairing the scalp and leaving it healthier, less irritated and less inflamed.

Significant constituents in our extract are oleanolic acid glycosides, which have been scientifically proven to have anti-inflammatory properties. It also contains several triterpene alcohols, which help soothe and heal the scalp, as well as several interesting flavonoids (such as isohamnetin and quercetin) also known to be anti-inflammatory, volatile oils with antimicrobial properties, and mucilage with great conditioning effects.   

Find your formula.  

To understand if our innovative, marigold-enhanced Hair Gain Extract will work for you, book a consultation. At your one-on-one session, your Hair Specialist will assess the health of your scalp and hair while gathering information on your biology, lifestyle, environment and more to build a fully customised treatment regimen designed for visibly stronger, fuller, healthier hair.