Chamomile is an essential ingredient added to skin care and beauty cosmetic products to enhance skin health. This material is naturally grown in many locations on earth. Chamomile contains active Flavonoid and Essential Oil compounds, which are particularly advantageous in the care of sensitive skin. It also contains phenolic derivatives primarily the flavonoids apigenin, quercetin, patuletin, luteolin, and their glucosides, which have an antiseptic and healing quality, which is most helpful in relieving skin congestion. These soften the skin, making it an effective ingredient in any anti-aging cosmetic product. Chamomile oil also has great wound healing properties and is extensively used with skin problems such as rashes, acne, eczema, psoriasis, hypersensitive skin and allergic conditions. Another main active ingredients in Chamomile is alpha-Bisabolol which promotes granulation and tissue regeneration as a natural anti-inflammatory compound. Anti-inflammatory properties-due to the inhibition of histamine release, anti-free radical action and inhibition of the super oxide radical synthesis is key. In addition, these compounds show remarkable vasodilator action, augmenting blood flow to the skin and soothing of irritation. Increased blood flow at the skin surface level has often been tied to anti-age and anti-wrinkle claims in cosmetic products. Chamomile has moderate antioxidant and antimicrobial activities as well.

Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower oil is the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of Matricaria recutita. It is classed as an essential oil and is used as a miscellaneous skin-conditioning agent and fragrance ingredient. It is a natural ingredient.

Beneficial Cosmetic Applications:
  • Skin Care as tonic for sensitive and irritated skin
  • Body Care for tired legs and sensitive skin
  • Body Care in sun protector products and after-sun soothing products
  • Hair Care in repairing products for blond hair and scalp soothing products