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Aqueous extract of German chamomile
Commonly known as:
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract (I.N.C.I.), German chamomile hydroglycerin macerate, Fluid glycerin extract of German chamomile, Matricaria chamomile, Blue chamomile, Small chamomile, True chamomile, Wild chamomile, Common chamomile, Sun's eye, Camomile, Oxeye daisy chamomile.
Botanical name:
Matricaria recutita / Chamomilla recutita.
Extraction process:
Maceration of the plant in an extraction solvent (water + glycerine).
Family:
Asteraceae.
Part of the plant extracted:
Flower heads (capitula).
Location:
Originating from Europe and Western Asia.
Flowering:
From May to October.
Provenance, origin:
Egypt, Spain.
Phytochemical composition:
Flavonoids, alpha-bisabolol, fatty alcohols, sesquiterpene lactones, coumarin, mucilages, fructans.
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: Clear, slightly cloudy liquid; Colour: Yellow to green-brown; Odour: Characteristic.
Physical characteristics:
Density: 1.196 - 1.239 g/mL; Soluble in water and alcohol; Insoluble in oil; Not sensitive to oxidation; Recommended dosage: Between 2 to 7%; Refractive index: 1.438 - 1.463.
Benefits:
Brightening, antioxidant, moisturising, antibacterial, decongestant, soothing, softening, revitalising, healing, anti-inflammatory.
Concerns:
All skin types, particularly sensitive, dry, and irritated skin; all hair types, especially irritated scalps and light brown to blonde hair.
Details
Usage
Facial care (serums, lotions, makeup removers); Body care (soothing after-sun milks); Hair care (hair masks, shampoos, detangling conditioners, lotions).
Method of Preservation
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light in tightly sealed containers.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
The topical use of German chamomile extract poses no health risks. However, adverse reactions have been reported in individuals allergic to other plants in the Asteraceae family.
Find out more
The German chamomile owes its name to the interest it garnered among the populations of Central Europe. The name "matricaria" comes from the Latin "matrix", meaning "female, reproductive, mother", and the suffix "-aria", alluding to the virtues of the plant in the pelvic region and uterus by stimulating blood flow and the onset of menstruation. Indeed, it was primarily used to treat what were referred to at the time as "women's diseases" (dysmenorrhea or amenorrhea). Moreover, in addition to its soothing properties, German chamomile is used in numerous hair products to maintain and enhance the blondness of hair.