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Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) leaf extract
AKA “Matricaria Leaf Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) leaf extract
AKA: Matricaria Leaf Extract
Extract · Masking · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-60-0
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Masking
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
Chamomile leaves contain similar soothing compounds to the flowers and have been used historically in European skincare preparations, often combined with flowers in traditional herbal remedies for skin irritation.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Impact of Fermentation on the Phytochemical Profile and Bioactivity Characteristics of Aqueous Matricaria recutita L. Root Extracts.
Mailänder LK, Nosrati Gazafroudi K, Greiß M, Lorenz P, Nicolay S et al.
Chemistry & biodiversity, 2024
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Impact of NaCl stress on phytoconstituents and bioactivity of Matricaria chamomilla: a multi-analytical approach.
Shakir N, Anwaar S, Jabeen N, Anwar T, Qureshi H et al.
Scientific reports, 2024
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR