Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower water

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AKA: German Chamomile, Matricaria Flower Water
Plant-Derived
Clean
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-60-0
Form
Liquid
Functions
Masking
Quells irritation
Reduces redness
Traditional Use
Chamomile hydrosol or flower water, produced as a byproduct of essential oil distillation, has been used in European skincare for centuries as a gentle toning and soothing agent. Popular in Victorian-era beauty preparations for sensitive skin.
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