Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-60-0
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.
Quells irritation
Reduces redness
Traditional Use
German chamomile has been used in European folk medicine and traditional herbal preparations for over 2,000 years as a soothing, anti-inflammatory remedy for skin irritation, wounds, and inflammation. Widely employed in medieval European skincare and still valued in contemporary cosmetics for its calming properties.