Chamomile
INCI: Chamomilla recutita
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 5 Aug 2026
Also known as: Chamomilla recutita, Matricaria recutita, Matricaria chamomilla
Derived from plant species Chamomilla recutita, Matricaria recutita and Matricaria chamomilla Has moderate antioxidant activities that can help defend skin
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What Is Chamomile?
Ingredient derived from plant species Chamomilla recutita, Matricaria recutita, and Matricaria chamomilla. Chamomile tea, brewed from dried flower heads, has been used traditionally for a variety of concerns. The main constituents of the flowers include phenolic compounds, primarily the flavonoids apigenin, quercetin, patuletin, luteolin, and their glucosides, all of which function as antioxidants.
The principal components of the oil extracted from the flowers are the terpenoids a-bisabolol and its oxides and azulenes, including chamazulene. Chamomile has moderate antioxidant activities and studies indicate it is has potent skin-soothing action, among other benefits.
Adverse responses to chamomile have been reported among those who are aggravated by other plants in the daisy family. If you’re allergic to plants in the daisy family, you may need to avoid products that contain chamomile.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Chamomile in cosmetics: Soothing and anti-inflammatory Mol Med Report, 2010
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