murphyChamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower oil
AKA: German Chamomile, Matricaria Flower Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginChamomilla recutita is native to Europe and Western Asia, belonging to the Asteraceae family. Steam-distilled from the flowers to produce the essential oil.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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 an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 644)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing / plus 5 case reports (CIR 644 and 707)
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 707)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
4 studies / 2 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions slight to moderate (CIR 644)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.01–0.2%
Rinse-off0.00001–0.29%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR