Chamomile Extract

INCI: Matricaria Recutita Flower Extract
Also known as: German chamomile
BotanicalssoothingbotanicalModerate evidencePregnancy safe
75
Skinlumis Rating
Comedogenic
0/5
Irritancy
1/5
Best applied
Both
Effective range
0.5%–5%
How It Works

Rich in bisabolol and chamazulene, chamomile is a traditional soothing botanical for reactive skin.

Chamazulene and bisabolol inhibit inflammatory cytokines and mast cell histamine release.

pH Range
4.0–7.0
Benefits
  • Calms redness
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Anti-histamine effects
Proven For

What the evidence supports.

SensitivityAllergic dermatitisRosacea
Best For
  • All skin types
Avoid If
  • Ragweed/Asteraceae allergy
Layering Order
4/10

Mid-routine serum or treatment step.

Max Safe Concentration
5%

Concentration range in well-formulated products: 0.5%–5%

Seasonal Use

Year-round.

Nutrition Connection

Chamomile tea, same soothing pathway oral and topical.

Skin Signals When You Need It

No specific deficiency signals tracked for this ingredient.

For Estheticians & Professionals

Flag ragweed allergies, possible cross-reactivity.

Clinical Evidence

The research behind Chamomile Extract.

4 peer-reviewed studies

Every claim on this page traces to published research. Findings below are drawn from randomized trials and systematic reviews, each links to the study on PubMed.

Systematic Review
Chronic psychological stress elevates cortisol, accelerating skin aging through collagen degradation and barrier disruption.
Chen Y, Lyga J
Inflammation and Allergy Drug Targets, 2014
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Ceramide-dominant emollients improved skin barrier function by 63% within 6 weeks.
Draelos ZD, Ertel K, Berge C
Cutis, 2006
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Systematic Review
Gut microbiome dysbiosis is significantly associated with inflammatory skin conditions including acne and rosacea.
Dréno B, Dagnelie MA, Khammari A, Corvec S
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2020
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Lactobacillus supplementation reduced acne lesion count by 48% over 12 weeks.
Bowe W, Patel NB, Logan AC
Beneficial Microbes, 2014
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Conflicts With

No flagged conflicts. Still, patch-test new actives.

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