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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.

Skin types
All types
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Use when
AM & PM
Concentration
0.1–5%
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
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