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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.

Worth knowing

  • Known contact sensitizer for some

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Products with Chamomile

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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.