Active ingredient

Chamomilla

INCIChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

2%Typical concentration

Last reviewed by BIOSAR Scientific Team, PharmD, Cosmetic Chemistry, Pharmacy practice on April 28, 2026.

What it is

Chamomilla refers to Chamomilla recutita, the binomial name for the same plant marketed as chamomile. Its active profile mirrors chamomile extract — bisabolol and chamazulene fractions that calm reactive skin and reduce visible erythema. Effective at 0.5% to 5% in sensitive-skin and after-sun formulations. Pairs broadly with most actives. No major conflicts.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Safe

Considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Topical Chamomilla recutita is considered acceptable during pregnancy and lactation per Mother to Baby and LactMed. Asteraceae cross-allergy is a documented but uncommon trigger; patch testing is recommended in atopic individuals.

Mechanism in detail

What Chamomilla does

Botanical extract that calms the appearance of irritation. Suitable for sensitive and baby skin routines.

Evidence

What the research says

≈ steroidChamomile that soothed on par with a steroid creamIn a half-side human trial on eczema-prone skin, chamomile cream calmed irritation with mild superiority over 0.5% hydrocortisone. A gentle botanical that held its own against a topical steroid.Read the study →Patzelt-Wenczler R, Ponce-Pöschl E. Proof of efficacy of Kamillosan cream in atopic eczema. Eur J Med Res. 2000;5(4):171-175.

From the BIOSAR catalog

Chamomilla

Considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What Chamomilla does

What the research says

Products formulated with Chamomilla

Cica Serum

Cleansing Foaming Gel

Resveratrol & Ferulic Acid Serum