Chamomilla Recutita Flower/Leaf/Stem 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
Flavoring agent. The purpose of this ingredient is to modify the solution to add flavour. Natural flavouring extracts are rather expensive, so the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries resort to synthesised substances that have sensory characteristics mostly similar to natural flavourings or are naturally equivalent. This ingredient is isolated through chemical processes or is synthesised from chemicals. It is also referred to as Aroma.
Skin conditioning agent - Miscellaneous. This ingredient has the task of modifying the condition of the skin when it is damaged or dry by reducing its flakiness and restoring its elasticity.
CAS 84082-60-0
EC number 282-006-5
