Snapshot
- Overview
- German chamomile oil that calms skin with a soft herbal scent.
- Category
- Fragrance, Soothing, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Essential Oil
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower oil is an essential oil distilled from German chamomile blossoms. It's used for its warm herbal aroma and as a skin-conditioning component in fragranced formulas, though it can trigger sensitivities in some.
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Our take
Is Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil a Good Ingredient?
Offers aroma and a comforting skin feel, but the essential-oil allergens and higher sensitization potential keep it from a higher rating. Best used at low levels due to irritation risk, especially on reactive skin.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Provides a calming feel and a botanical, tea-like scent. Those prone to sensitivity should patch test first.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used at low concentrations in facial oils, balms, and body lotions, as well as bath oils and hair care for fragrance and skin feel.
Before you use it
Safety
May cause irritation or sensitization, particularly in those sensitive to fragrance allergens; patch testing is advisable. Use sparingly on compromised or highly reactive skin. Suitable for rinse-off or low-percentage leave-ons when tolerance is known.
Products with Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
