Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower powder








AKA: German Chamomile, Matricaria Flower Powder
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-60-0
Form
Powder
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
Traditional Use
Dried, powdered chamomile flowers have been used historically in Europe and Asia as a dry skincare ingredient for gentle cleansing and soothing irritated skin. Commonly incorporated into traditional face powders and dry cleansers.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR