Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract is a botanical ingredient obtained from the plant of the same name Chamomilla recutita or Matricaria chamomila (Camomile), an herbaceous medicinal plant that is 15 to 50 cm tall and flowers after a few weeks. Chamomile flowers contain phenolic compounds such as flavonoids like glycogen, apigenin, flavono glycoside and luteolin.

Industrial production involves an extended maceration period and usually steam distillation.

What it is used for and where

Cosmetics

Cosmetic biocide. Ingredient that must possess broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal activity against film formation caused by bacteria.

CAS   84082-60-0

EC number   282-006-5