Dried Chamomile Flowers

INCI Name

Chamomilla Recutita Flower

Botanical Name

Matricaria chamomilla (syn. Chamomilla recutita)

Dried chamomile flowers (Chamomilla recutita) are prized for their soothing and calming effects on sensitive or irritated skin. Rich in bisabolol, chamazulene, and flavonoids, they help reduce redness and support a healthy skin barrier. Used in masks, toners, and bath soaks, chamomile brings a gentle herbal aroma and comforting properties ideal for delicate complexions.

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Primary Function
Botanical Extract
Add'l Function
Antioxidant
Scent Profile
Herbal
Mildly Sweet
Floral
Is It Natural?
100% Natural
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Botanical Building Blocks for Every Blend

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Skin Type Suitability

Sensitive
Dry
Mature
Normal
Combination
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Typical Product Use

Soothing agent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, fragrance, skin-conditioning

Product Type(s):

Toner
Mask
Soak
Balm
Serum

Typical Usage Range:

0.5–5% in infusions, extracts, or powders (adjust depending on formulation type)

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Supportive Qualities

Calms irritated skin, reduces redness, supports wound healing, used traditionally for eczema and dermatitis relief, promotes relaxation and skin comfort

Primary Components:

Apigenin, Bisabolol, Chamazulene, Matricin, Flavonoids, Terpenoids

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Important to Know

Possible allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae (daisy) family, may cause irritation in highly allergic individuals

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Air-dried whole flowers

Choose organically grown, dried whole flower heads; verify botanical name Chamomilla recutita; avoid oxidized or moldy batches

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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.