murphyAnthemis nobilis flower oil
AKA: Roman Chamomile
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe, Mediterranean. Roman chamomile flowers are sourced from Europe and the Mediterranean region within the Asteraceae family. The oil is extracted through steam distillation of the dried flower heads.
Chamomile Oil-Roman. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of the Roman Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis L., Asteraceae
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84649-86-5, 8015-92-7
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Perfuming
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory2 listings →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 653)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 653)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions moderate (CIR 653)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.000039–2.8%
Rinse-off0.0002–0.05%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR