Anthemis nobilis (roman chamomile) floral water is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84649-86-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Quells irritation
Reduces redness
Traditional Use
Roman chamomile has been used in European folk medicine for over 2,000 years for skin soothing and anti-inflammatory purposes. Traditionally employed by herbalists and in cosmetic preparations as a gentle skin tonic and hydrosol.