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Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) oil
AKA “Matricaria Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) oil
AKA: Matricaria Oil
Essential Oil · Soothing · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Soothing
Fragrance
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8002-66-2
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Quells irritation
Reduces redness
Traditional Use
Chamomile-infused or extracted oil has been used in traditional European herbalism for topical application to irritated or inflamed skin. The oil extract preserves fat-soluble beneficial compounds from the plant.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Soothing
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
2
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
→
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Impact of Fermentation on the Phytochemical Profile and Bioactivity Characteristics of Aqueous Matricaria recutita L. Root Extracts.
Mailänder LK, Nosrati Gazafroudi K, Greiß M, Lorenz P, Nicolay S et al.
Chemistry & biodiversity, 2024
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Impact of NaCl stress on phytoconstituents and bioactivity of Matricaria chamomilla: a multi-analytical approach.
Shakir N, Anwaar S, Jabeen N, Anwar T, Qureshi H et al.
Scientific reports, 2024
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR