Profile: German Chamomile Hydrosol
Commonly known as: Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water (I.N.C.I.), also known as German Chamomile, Blue Chamomile, Small Chamomile, True Chamomile, Wild Chamomile, Common Chamomile, Sun's Eye, Camomèle, and Bull's Eye Chamomile.
Botanical name: Matricaria recutita / Chamomilla recutita.
Extraction process: Steam distillation of capitula derived from organic farming.
Family: Asteraceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Flowering tops (capitula).
Cultivation area, origin: Originally from Eastern Europe and the Middle East, but now widespread across all continents.
Blooming: From May to October (in summer).
Origin, provenance: France, Italy.
Phytochemical composition: Sesquiterpenols (alpha-bisabolol), sesquiterpenes (chamazulene), flavonoids (apigenin, apigenin-7-glucoside, luteolin, quercetin, isorhamnetin, myricetin, patuletin).
Sensory properties: Appearance: Clear liquid; Colour: Colourless; Scent: Mild, subtly herbaceous.
Physical properties: pH: 4.5 - 7.0.
Concerns: Soothing, healing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-radical, regenerating, vasodilating, brightening.
Effect: All skin types, particularly sensitive, dry, and irritated skin; all hair types, especially those with irritated scalps and light brown to blonde hair.
Details
Properties
Anti-inflammatory, soothing: Preventing the onset of an inflammation process by inhibiting the release of histamine and blocking the entry of Ca2+ into mast cells and basophils, due to the presence of chamazulene in its composition, thus relieving sensitive skin prone to redness and allergies;
Antioxidant, anti-radical: Trapping free radicals by acting as non-enzymatic inhibitors of lipid oxidation, a property attributed to flavonoids;
Healing, regenerating: Promote cellular repair by locally stimulating the synthesis of prostaglandins and the renewal of cells;
Vasodilatory, brightening: Increasing blood flow to the skin by relaxing the walls of the blood vessels, an effect primarily due to bisabolol and to a lesser extent bisabolol oxides, for a luminous skin.
Applications
Facial Care (serums, lotions, makeup removers);
Body Care (soothing after-sun milks);
Haircare (hair masks, shampoos, detangling conditioners, lotions).
Method of Preservation
Store away from moisture, light and temperature fluctuations, at room temperature in a dry place. If you notice a change in appearance or smell, cease using your hydrosol.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
The hydrosol of Roman chamomile presents no contraindications. It can be used by pregnant and/or breastfeeding women, as well as children. There is a very rare risk of skin reactions. As a precaution, always remember to test a small amount of the product in the crook of your elbow. Avoid contact with the eyes.