Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water

INCI: CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER WATER

CAS Number
84082-60-0
Function
Masking; Skin conditioning; Soothing. Aqueous distillate obtained by steam distillation of fresh Matricaria recutita flowers. Contains water-soluble phenolic compounds including quercetin and luteolin. Provides anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and calming activity; suitable for sensitive, rosacea, eczema, and acne-prone skin. Commonly used as a hydrosol in toners, mists, and baby care.
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA concentration limit for cosmetic use. Included in the CIR amended safety assessment (2018) alongside other Chamomilla recutita-derived ingredients; Expert Panel concluded safe as used. Widely used in infant and sensitive skin formulations, indicating strong safety acceptance.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Excellent safety profile as an aqueous hydrosol. Gentle enough for baby and sensitive skin formulations with CIR affirmation and EU approval. Rich in soothing phenolics; well-tolerated across all skin types including atopic and rosacea-prone.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

skin-conditioning soothing anti-inflammatory hydrosol baby-safe sensitive-skin cir-affirmed-safe asteraceae-family eu_children_restricted

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water safe in cosmetics?

Excellent safety profile as an aqueous hydrosol. Gentle enough for baby and sensitive skin formulations with CIR affirmation and EU approval. Rich in soothing phenolics; well-tolerated across all skin types including atopic and rosacea-prone. The EU classifies Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water allowed in the EU?

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water do in cosmetics?

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water functions as: Masking; Skin conditioning; Soothing. Aqueous distillate obtained by steam distillation of fresh Matricaria recutita flowers. Contains water-soluble phenolic compounds including quercetin and luteolin. Provides anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and calming activity; suitable for sensitive, rosacea, eczema, and acne-prone skin. Commonly used as a hydrosol in toners, mists, and baby care.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-60-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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