murphyChamomilla recutita (Matricaria) extract
AKA: German Chamomile, Matricaria Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginEurope, Egypt
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-60-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Quells irritation
Reduces redness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Comedogenic
Product formulation test found no comedogenicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 707)
Not a Skin Irritant
5 studies / 5 not irritating (CIR 707)
Not a Sensitizer
5 studies / 5 not sensitizing / plus 5 case reports (CIR 644 and 707)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions slight (CIR 707)
Phototoxic in Testing
Human test with a phototoxic or photosensitizing result in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 707)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.000002–0.4%
Rinse-off0.00017–0.61%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR