What it is
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water is the water phase collected from steam-distilling German chamomile flowers, carrying water-soluble aromatic compounds from the plant. It is used as a gentle, skin-conditioning base or additive that can replace part of the water in soothing-themed formulas, including sunscreens and after-sun products. It contributes a light botanical character and a soft skin feel.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated and used in products marketed as calming. Because it is derived from a plant in the Asteraceae (daisy) family, people with known ragweed or chamomile allergies may react, and it carries naturally occurring aromatic constituents that act as a mild fragrance.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; the aqueous byproduct of steam-distilling German chamomile flowers.
History
Chamomile has a long traditional use in folk skincare and herbal preparations, and its flower water is a common modern soothing botanical.
Questions everyone asks
What is chamomile flower water?
It is the aromatic water collected when German chamomile flowers are steam-distilled, used as a soothing skincare base.
Who should be cautious with it?
People allergic to chamomile or other Asteraceae plants such as ragweed may wish to avoid it.