Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract

Anthemis nobilis flower extract is taken from the flowers of a plant commonly known as Roman chamomile or English chamomile. Its formal Latin name is Chamaemelum nobile. Chamomile’s use in traditional medicine dates to the Middle Ages, when it was used as a digestive aid and a painkiller.

Modern research finds that Anthemis nobilis flower extract is a rich source of antioxidants in the form of polyphenols, compounds which fight oxidative stress. It also has soothing properties.

Adverse responses to chamomile have been reported among those who are aggravated by other plants in the daisy family. If you’re allergic to plants in the daisy family, you may need to avoid products that contain chamomile. It’s also important to make sure that you’re selecting products with Anthemis nobilis flower extract instead of oil, as the oil contains volatile compounds that cause sensitization, even if you don’t have a daisy allergy. Confusingly, the oil from chamomile also contains soothing properties but the risk from the less desirable compounds is too great.

The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel has found Anthemis nobilis flower extract safe as it is currently used in skin care products. Reported concentrations of this extract in leave-on and rinse-off products range from 0.000025-0.1%.