Matricaria Oil
Also known as: Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower oil, Chamomilla recutita, German chamomile
Has antioxidant benefits | Also has soothing and antibacterial properties
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What Is Matricaria Oil?
Matricaria oil, also called Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower oil, is oil extracted from a genus of flowering plants known as Matricaria. Most of this oil used in cosmetics specifically comes from the Chamomilla recutita plant, also known as German chamomile.
Studies demonstrate matricaria oil has – as with many plant-derived oils – a wealth of antioxidant benefits. Further research demonstrates it also has soothing properties, along with antibacterial compounds that make it a popular addition in many skin care products.
Naturally bluish green to green in color, since the use levels of this oil are so low (between 0.00001-0.29%) it typically does not impart a noticeable color to skin care products despite still being efficacious in these amounts.
Note that as with all plant oils, routine exposure to air and light will cause the oil to oxidize and discolor (it will turn brown). Do not purchase products with this ingredient that are packaged in clear or jar containers.
Matricaria oil is considered safe as used in cosmetics. Irritation tests using a 4% concentration of the oil—much greater than what’s typically used in cosmetics—was shown to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing after a 48-hour occluded patch test.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, January 2024, pages 59-77 [URL]
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Planta Medica, July 2020, pages 114-121 [URL]
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Fitoterapia, October 2019, ePublication [URL]
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International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2018, pages 51S–79S [URL]
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