Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower/leaf extract
AKA “Matricaria Extract
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower/leaf extract
AKA: Matricaria Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Preservative
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-60-0
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Europe, Egypt. Chamomile flowers and leaves from the Asteraceae family are primarily cultivated in Europe and Egypt. The extract is produced through solvent extraction, typically using water or ethanol to isolate the plant's active compounds.
Plant Source
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Functions
Skin Conditioning
Antioxidant
Soothing
Preservative
Benefits
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Soothing
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not an Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR