Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) leaf extract

AKA: German Chamomile, Matricaria Leaf Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Europe, Egypt. Chamomile leaves from the Asteraceae (daisy) family are native to Europe and cultivated in Europe and Egypt. The extract is produced by solvent extraction of the dried leaves using water or ethanol.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract 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
Leaf
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-60-0
Form
Liquid
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 →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2018
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR