Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract.
What is it?
Chamomilla Recutita, commonly known as Matricaria or German Chamomile, is a flowering plant known for its soothing and calming properties. The extract from its flowers is widely used in skincare for its soothing, antioxidant, and calming effects. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract is rich in beneficial compounds like flavonoids, terpenoids, and chamazulene, making it a powerful ingredient for calming and nurturing the skin.
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Chamomilla Recutita, commonly known as Matricaria or German Chamomile, is a flowering plant known for its soothing and calming properties. The extract from its flowers is widely used in skincare for its soothing, antioxidant, and calming effects. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract is rich in beneficial compounds like flavonoids, terpenoids, and chamazulene, making it a powerful ingredient for calming and nurturing the skin.
Where does it come from?
Chamomilla Recutita is native to Europe and Western Asia but is now cultivated in various parts of the world, including North America. The extract is derived from the dried flower heads of the plant through processes like steam distillation or solvent extraction. This method preserves the active compounds that give Chamomilla Recutita its beneficial properties, making it a popular ingredient in skincare and herbal remedies.
What are the benefits?
What are the benefits?
- Soothing: Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract is highly effective in reducing skin irritation and redness, making it ideal for soothing irritated or sensitive skin.
- Calming: It provides a gentle, calming effect on the skin, helping to alleviate discomfort.
- Antioxidant Protection: Rich in antioxidants, this extract helps protect the skin from environmental damage and free radicals, which can lead to premature skin damage.
- Moisturizing: It aids in retaining moisture in the skin, helping to keep it hydrated and soft.
- Wound Repair: Chamomilla Recutita promotes the repair of minor wounds and irritation thanks to its natural repairing properties.
How is it used in our products?
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract is used in B20 Softening Foot Balm from OLIVEDA. Included for its soothing and moisturizing properties, it protects and calms sensitive skin.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract is certified organic by EcoCert COSMOS.
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