Matricaria chamomilla (Chamomile) flowers

AKA: German Chamomile, Chamomile Flowers
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Matricaria Chamomilla (Chamomile) Flowers is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
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
One of the most extensively documented medicinal herbs, used for over 2,000 years in Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and European herbalism. Traditionally applied topically and in infusions for calming irritated skin, reducing inflammation, and promoting wound healing.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR