INCI Name
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
Botanical Name
Matricaria recutita (syn. Chamomilla recutita)
Blue Chamomile essential oil is a steam-distilled oil from the flowers of Matricaria recutita. Rich in chamazulene and α-bisabolol, it provides a deep blue hue and soothing qualities for sensitive and mature skin. Widely used in creams, serums, balms, and masks, it is valued for its calming aroma and skin-conditioning support.
Fragrance, skin-conditioning agent, soothing, calming support
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
0.1–1% in facial care; up to 3% in body care (always dilute)
Known for its calming blue oil rich in chamazulene; provides soothing, balancing support; traditionally valued for sensitive and mature skin
Primary Components:
Chamazulene, α-bisabolol, bisabolol oxide, sesquiterpenes
Avoid use if allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family; dilute properly; patch test recommended
Preferred Extraction Method:
Steam-distilled
Prefer steam-distilled, organic, cosmetic-grade oil; verify high chamazulene and α-bisabolol content; origin often Germany or Hungary
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Blue Chamomile Essential Oil
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