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Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water

What Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water is & what it does

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water is the aromatic water (hydrosol) obtained from Roman chamomile flowers, typically as a byproduct of steam distillation. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it serves mainly as an aqueous base or fragrant component and is valued for its soothing, gentle reputation. Being a water-based botanical, it carries small amounts of the plant's water-soluble constituents.

What does Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water do in skincare?

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water, the hydrosol of Roman chamomile, is used mainly as an aqueous base and fragrant botanical in skincare and sunscreen formulas. It is valued for its gentle, soothing reputation and adds a light floral note. As a water-based ingredient, it carries small amounts of chamomile's water-soluble constituents.

Is Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water natural or synthetic?

It is a naturally derived ingredient, produced from Roman chamomile flowers, usually as the aromatic water collected during steam distillation. It is not a synthetic chemical. As with any botanical, its exact composition can vary with the source plant and processing.

Is Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water safe?

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water is widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered well tolerated at the levels found in products. As a chamomile botanical, it may be a concern for people specifically sensitive to plants in the daisy (Asteraceae) family. If you have known plant allergies or sensitive skin, patch testing is a reasonable precaution.

Sunscreens with Anthemis Nobilis Flower Water

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