The flower of German chamomile, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Chamomilla recutita flower is, according to CosIng, the flower of German chamomile, Chamomilla recutita (also known as Matricaria chamomilla), of the daisy family (Asteraceae). Unlike an extract, the INCI name refers to the plant material itself. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in soaps, bath products, masks and other products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show whether the flowers are whole, ground or otherwise processed.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.