Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile) essential oil
AKA “German Chamomile Essential Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile) essential oil
AKA: German Chamomile Essential Oil
Essential Oil · Fragrance · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Not Clean
Matricaria Recutita [German Chamomile] Essential Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-60-0
Form
Oil
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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
Used for over 2,000 years in European herbalism and traditional medicine for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Chamomile has been a cornerstone of skincare and herbal remedies since ancient Egypt and Rome, particularly for sensitive and irritated skin.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR