Chamomile

Best

Plant extracts

Chamomile at a glance

  • Derived from plant species Chamomilla recutita, Matricaria recutita and Matricaria chamomilla
  • Has moderate antioxidant activities that can help defend skin
  • Studies indicate it is has potent skin-soothing action
  • If you’re allergic to plants in the daisy family, you may need to avoid products that contain chamomile

Chamomile description

Ingredient derived from plant species _Chamomilla recutita_, _Matricaria recutita_, and _Matricaria chamomilla_. Chamomile tea, brewed from dried flower heads, has been used traditionally for a variety of concerns. The main constituents of the flowers include phenolic compounds, primarily the flavonoids apigenin, quercetin, patuletin, luteolin, and their glucosides, all of which function as antioxidants. The principal components of the oil extracted from the flowers are the terpenoids a-bisabolol and its oxides and azulenes, including chamazulene. Chamomile has moderate antioxidant activities and studies indicate it is has potent skin-soothing action, among other benefits. Adverse responses to chamomile have been reported among those who are aggravated by other plants in the daisy family. If you’re allergic to plants in the daisy family, you may need to avoid products that contain chamomile.

Chamomile references

  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, January 2009, pages 36-40
  • Phytotherapy Research, July 2006, pages 519-530

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

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