INCI name

CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER OIL

German chamomile essential oil

An essential oil distilled from chamomile flowers.

What it is

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of German chamomile, Matricaria recutita (syn. Chamomilla recutita). CosIng lists it as fragrance and skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Used in creams, facial oils, balms, cleansers and fragranced 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.

An essential oil is a natural mixture of many substances; its composition can vary with origin and processing, and the label does not show it.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
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.

Products with this ingredient (26)

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