Is Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil safe in cosmetics?
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Also known as: Oils, chamomile, german, Chamomile oil, German, Oil of chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla and/or Anthemidis nobilis), Matricaria chamomilla flower oil
INCI: CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER OIL
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil (CAS 8002-66-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Masking; Skin conditioning; Perfuming. Volatile essential oil steam-distilled. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Masking; Skin conditioning; Perfuming. Volatile essential oil steam-distilled from dried flower heads of Matricaria recutita. Key actives include (-)-alpha-bisabolol (up to 41%), chamazulene (anti-inflammatory blue pigment), and 120+ additional terpenoids and flavonoids. Provides soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activity.
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No concentration limit set by FDA for cosmetic use. CIR Expert Panel (amended 2018) concluded safe as used in cosmetics when formulated to be non-sensitizing. Contains bisabolol (separately affirmed safe by CIR 2015). Origin of plant material (Argentine vs European) affects anthecotulide content and sensitization risk.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil.
Regulatory Flags
essential-oil
skin-conditioning
anti-inflammatory
soothing
fragrance
asteraceae-cross-reactivity
cir-affirmed-safe
plant-origin-matters
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Oils, chamomile, german
Chamomile oil, German
Oil of chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla and/or Anthemidis nobilis)
Matricaria chamomilla flower oil
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - body oil
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil allowed in the EU?
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil do in cosmetics?
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil functions as: Masking; Skin conditioning; Perfuming. Volatile essential oil steam-distilled from dried flower heads of Matricaria recutita. Key actives include (-)-alpha-bisabolol (up to 41%), chamazulene (anti-inflammatory blue pigment), and 120+ additional terpenoids and flavonoids. Provides soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activity.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8002-66-2.
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