Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-60-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Quells irritation
Reduces redness
Traditional Use
Both chamomile flowers and leaves contain similar bioactive compounds and have been used together in traditional European herbal medicine for anti-inflammatory skincare applications. Provides broader spectrum of beneficial plant constituents than flower extract alone.