INCI Name
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water
Botanical Name
Chamomilla recutita (syn. Matricaria chamomilla)
Chamomile Hydrosol (Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water) is the gentle aromatic water co-produced during steam distillation. Containing water-soluble actives with trace aromatics, it helps calm the look of redness and provides a soothing, refreshing base for toners, mists, gels, and lotions—especially suited to sensitive skin.
Skin conditioning, soothing, fragrance, toner base
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
10–100% (up to 100% as toner/hydrosol)
Calms visible redness, soothes irritation, refreshing toner and after-sun mist
Primary Components:
Water-soluble fractions; trace terpenoids; flavonoid derivatives
Avoid if allergic to Asteraceae/ragweed; patch test for very sensitive skin
Preferred Extraction Method:
Steam distillation (hydrosol)
Use genuine hydrosol (not reconstituted EO + water); organic preferred; ensure preservation for shelf life
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Chamomile Hydrosol
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