Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile) essential oil

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AKA: German Chamomile Essential Oil
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe, Egypt. Derived from the flowers of Matricaria recutita, a plant in the Asteraceae family native to Europe and cultivated in Egypt. Extracted through steam distillation of the dried flower heads to obtain the volatile essential oil.
Matricaria Recutita [German Chamomile] Essential Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-60-0
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR