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Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

This is chamomile.

What it does

An extract of German chamomile flowers, added to soothe and condition skin.

Good to know

Chamomile is in the daisy family. People allergic to daisy-family plants may react, but a dermatology review found allergy to German chamomile is rare.

Often found in: Shampoos, Toothpastes, Hand creams, Aftershaves

Around the world

• United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
• EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
• Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
• Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source

Sources

• Contact sensitization from Compositae-containing herbal remedies and cosmetics (Contact Dermatitis, 2002) (Medical)
• A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of chamomile tea (Phytother Res, 2006) (Independent)