Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria (Chamomile) Extract

Chamomilla recutita (chamomile) extract is a botanical preparation derived from the aerial parts or flowers of the plant. It's used to provide a gentle, soothing presence and antioxidant support in toners, serums, and moisturizers for delicate skin.
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Overview
Chamomile extract that soothes redness and calms sensitive skin.
Category
Soothing, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Sensitive Skin
Type
Botanical Extract

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Helps reduce the look of redness and comforts stressed skin while supplying light antioxidant care.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in hydrating toners, gel serums, eye creams, and after-sun lotions for a soothing step in routines.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Typically well tolerated, but mild irritation or allergy can occur in sensitive individuals or those with Asteraceae sensitivities; patch test if easily reactive. Avoid using over broken skin without guidance.

Is Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria (Chamomile) Extract a Good Ingredient?

Provides gentle soothing and antioxidant support (e.g., apigenin/bisabolol-rich fractions) with generally low irritation when fragrance is minimized. Rated Good rather than Great due to variability among extracts and limited extensive clinical data in cosmetics.

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