Chamomile Powder

INCI Name

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Powder

Botanical Name

Matricaria recutita (syn. Chamomilla recutita)

Chamomile powder is a milled botanical that lends soothing and skin-conditioning benefits to masks, soaks, and scrubs. Rich in flavonoids such as apigenin and quercetin, it’s valued for calming and balancing properties. Source organically and patch test for sensitive individuals.

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Primary Function
Botanical Extract
Add'l Function
Abrasive/Exfoliant
Antioxidant
Scent Profile
Herbaceous
Floral
Mild
Calming
Fresh
Is It Natural?
100% Natural
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Skin Type Suitability

Sensitive
Dry
Normal
Combination
All
Considered Safe for Teens
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Typical Product Use

Skin conditioning, soothing, masking agent, gentle exfoliant, natural colorant

Product Type(s):

Mask
Scrub
Soak
Powder
Cleanser

Typical Usage Range:

0.5–2% (leave-on creams/lotions); 1–20% (wash-off & dry masks/scrubs); start low for sensitive skin

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Supportive Qualities

Traditionally used to comfort skin; supports calm, even-toned appearance; mild astringent; suited for sensitive routines

Primary Components:

Apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, (-)-α-bisabolol (trace), chamazulene (trace), polysaccharides

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Important to Know

Allergy to Asteraceae (ragweed) family; potential sensitization; avoid eye contact; patch test advised

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Dried, finely milled flower powder

Prefer organically grown, pesticide-tested lots; verify species (Matricaria recutita); request COA & micro counts; select ultra-fine mesh grind for face use

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More information*

Explore additional safety and regulatory data from trusted external sources:

Cosmetics Info
Cosmetic Ingredient Review
EWG's Skin Deep
INCIDecoder
SkinSAFE
SpecialChem

*The ingredient details on this page are intended for general educational use and should not be considered exhaustive. Additional properties, uses, or safety considerations may be available from other sources. Root & Ritual Apothecary is not affiliated with Cosmetics Info, Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), INCIDecoder, SkinSafe, EWG Skin Deep, or SpecialChem. External links are provided solely for informational purposes; Root & Ritual does not control or guarantee the accuracy, methodology, or conclusions of third-party sources, including consumer rating systems such as EWG.