Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower water
AKA “Matricaria Flower Water”
Water
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Ingredient Facts
Chamomilla recutita (Matricaria) flower water
AKA: Matricaria Flower Water
Water · Masking · EWG: 2
Plant-Derived
Clean
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-60-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Masking
Quells irritation
Reduces redness
Traditional Use
Chamomile hydrosol or flower water, produced as a byproduct of essential oil distillation, has been used in European skincare for centuries as a gentle toning and soothing agent. Popular in Victorian-era beauty preparations for sensitive skin.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Impact of Fermentation on the Phytochemical Profile and Bioactivity Characteristics of Aqueous Matricaria recutita L. Root Extracts.
Mailänder LK, Nosrati Gazafroudi K, Greiß M, Lorenz P, Nicolay S et al.
Chemistry & biodiversity, 2024
Impact of NaCl stress on phytoconstituents and bioactivity of Matricaria chamomilla: a multi-analytical approach.
Shakir N, Anwaar S, Jabeen N, Anwar T, Qureshi H et al.
Scientific reports, 2024
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR