Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower oil

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AKA: German Chamomile, Matricaria Flower Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8002-66-2
Form
Oil
Functions
Masking
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
Traditional Use
Chamomile essential oil, distilled from flowers, has been used in European herbalism and perfumery since the medieval period for its soothing and aromatic properties. Traditionally applied topically for skin irritation and inflammation.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR