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Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

German chamomile flower extract

Safety Notes

Rich in alpha-bisabolol apigenin and chamazulene; potent anti-inflammatory and soothing; well-documented clinical efficacy for irritated skin; low sensitization potential (Compositae allergy in sesquiterpene lactone-sensitive individuals, flag); asteraceae/compositae allergy cross-reactivity, screen patients with known Compositae allergy

Function & Common Use

Function

Active (soothing / anti-inflammatory)

Category

Active Ingredient

Common In

Sensitive skin products soothing creams baby care eye products

Origin

Vegetable (chamomile flowers)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract safe to use in skincare?

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Rich in alpha-bisabolol apigenin and chamazulene; potent anti-inflammatory and soothing; well-documented clinical efficacy for irritated skin; low sensitization potential (Compositae allergy in sesquiterpene lactone-sensitive individuals, flag); asteraceae/compositae allergy cross-reactivity, screen patients with known Compositae allergy

Is Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract allowed in India?

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract used for in cosmetics?

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract functions as: Active (soothing / anti-inflammatory). It is commonly found in: Sensitive skin products soothing creams baby care eye products.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS84082-60-0
EC281-654-3

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