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Chamomile Flower Oil

What Chamomile Flower Oil is & what it does

Chamomile Flower Oil is an aromatic oil obtained from the flowers of the chamomile plant, used in skincare and sunscreen formulas as a botanical additive and fragrance component. It is often included for its traditional reputation as a soothing botanical and for the scent it lends to a product. A notable property is its content of naturally occurring compounds such as bisabolol and chamazulene, which give some chamomile oils a faint blue or green tint.

Is Chamomile Flower Oil safe?

Chamomile Flower Oil is widely used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe at the low levels found in skincare and sunscreen products. As a botanical oil it contains naturally occurring fragrance compounds, so people prone to fragrance or plant sensitivities may want to patch test first. If you have known allergies to plants in the daisy family, check the full ingredient list before use.

Is Chamomile Flower Oil natural or synthetic?

Chamomile Flower Oil is a natural ingredient, obtained from the flowers of the chamomile plant rather than made in a lab. Its exact composition can vary with the plant source and extraction method. Because it is a natural botanical extract, its scent and color can differ slightly from batch to batch.

Is Chamomile Flower Oil vegan?

Chamomile Flower Oil is plant-derived and contains no animal-sourced material, so it is generally considered vegan. Whether a finished product is fully vegan also depends on its other ingredients and on the brand's own animal-testing policy. Check the brand's labeling if vegan status is important to you.

Sunscreens with Chamomile Flower Oil

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