Chamomile Extract
Matricaria Recutita Flower Extract
Also known as: Matricaria Extract · German Chamomile · Bisabolol (related) · Chamomilla Recutita Extract
SoothingAnti-inflammatory
“A time-tested botanical that calms redness, irritation, and sensitive skin.”
What it does
Chamomile extract (from Matricaria recutita, or German chamomile) is one of the most widely used soothing botanicals in skincare. It contains active compounds including apigenin, alpha-bisabolol, and chamazulene — all with well-documented anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin-calming properties.
Benefits
- Reduces redness, irritation, and skin sensitivity
- Anti-inflammatory compounds (apigenin, chamazulene)
- Antioxidant activity
- Supports healing of minor skin irritation
- Gentle enough for baby skin
How to layer
☀️ Morning routine
Cleanser
Toner
Serum
Moisturiser
SPF
🌙 Evening routine
Cleanser
Toner
Serum
Moisturiser
Face Oil
After cleansing, before moisturiser
Good for
All skinSensitive skinDry skinNormal skinCombination skin
Works well with
Heads up
- ⚠Rare allergy in people sensitive to Asteraceae (daisy family) plants
How to use
Used in cleansers, toners, and soothing serums. No special application needed.
Typical concentration: 0.1–5% in leave-on formulations