murphyChamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower/leaf extract
AKA: German Chamomile, Matricaria Flower/Leaf Extract
Plant-Derived
Preservative
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe, Egypt. Chamomile flowers and leaves from the Asteraceae family are primarily cultivated in Europe and Egypt. The extract is produced through solvent extraction, typically using water or ethanol to isolate the plant's active compounds.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-60-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Quells irritation
Reduces redness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 644)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 644)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.002–0.1%
Rinse-off0.0002–0.02%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR