Can chamomile in skincare cause an allergic reaction?

It can for some people. Chamomile belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) plant family, so anyone with a known ragweed or daisy allergy occasionally reacts to it, which is why patch testing is worth doing first.

Is chamomile extract safe for sensitive skin?

Published safety assessments found it generally well tolerated when formulated to be non-sensitizing, though any botanical extract can trigger a reaction in someone with a matching plant allergy.

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Chamomile

Watch if sensitive·Moderate evidence·INCI: Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract

Chamomile extract is used for its soothing and mild antioxidant reputation and is generally well tolerated. It belongs to the Asteraceae (Compositae) plant family, so people with a known ragweed or daisy-family allergy occasionally react to it and may want to patch test first.

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Questions

Can chamomile in skincare cause an allergic reaction?: It can for some people. Chamomile belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) plant family, so anyone with a known ragweed or daisy allergy occasionally reacts to it, which is why patch testing is worth doing first.
Is chamomile extract safe for sensitive skin?: Published safety assessments found it generally well tolerated when formulated to be non-sensitizing, though any botanical extract can trigger a reaction in someone with a matching plant allergy.

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Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.