Matricaria Chamomilla Extract

Chamomile Extract

Chamomile is a soothing flower, treasured for centuries by sensitive, reactive skin.

Used to soothe: bisabolol is the compound behind chamomile's reputation on irritated skin.
Contains antioxidant flavonoids: apigenin and quercetin among them.
Well tolerated by most skin types: bisabolol and chamazulene are classified as non-sensitisers.

INCI:

Matricaria Chamomilla Extract

Derivation:

🌹 Flower

Country of origin:

🇲🇽 Mexico

Name in Mexico:

Extracto de Manzanilla

Chamomile Extract

Why we use it

Around 120 secondary metabolites have been documented in chamomile, roughly 28 terpenoids and 36 flavonoids among them, which is a lot for a single flower extract. Its compounds have been studied for how they act on the mediators behind visible irritation, and traditional use goes back centuries on skin that stings and flushes. One thing worth knowing: chamomile belongs to the Asteraceae family, so if you react to that family this is one to skip. Otherwise it is among the best-tolerated ingredients we work with, which is why it turns up at three points in the routine: in the Removing Balm, in the Soothing Toner and in the Shielding Sunscreen, the moments when skin is most easily provoked.

Suitable for

All skin types

Targets

Look of Redness, Barrier Support, Antioxidant Support, Signs of Aging

Benefits

Soothe, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Anti-aging

Studies

European Union herbal monograph on Matricaria recutita L., flos
https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-monograph/final-european-union-herbal-monograph-matricaria-recutita-l-flos-first-version_en.pdf

Assessment report on Matricaria recutita L., flos and Matricaria recutita L., aetheroleum
https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/herbal-report/final-assessment-report-matricaria-recutita-l-flos-and-matricaria-recutita-l-aetheroleum-first-version_en.pdf-0

Essential Oil of Matricaria chamomilla Alleviates Psoriatic-Like Skin Inflammation by Inhibiting PI3K/Akt/mTOR and p38MAPK Signaling Pathway
https://www.dovepress.com/essential-oil-of-matricaria-chamomilla-alleviate-psoriatic-like-skin-i-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-CCID

Chamomile, a novel and selective COX-2 inhibitor with anti-inflammatory activity
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2009.09.007

Chamomile: an anti-inflammatory agent inhibits inducible nitric oxide synthase expression by blocking RelA/p65 activity
https://www.spandidos-publications.com/10.3892/ijmm_00000545

Pharmacological and biological effects of alpha-bisabolol: An updated review of the molecular mechanisms
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lfs.2022.120728

Topical apigenin improves epidermal permeability barrier homoeostasis in normal murine skin by divergent mechanisms
https://escholarship.org/uc/item/1s85v4rs

In-silico receptor interactions, phytochemical fingerprint and biological activities of Matricaria chamomilla flower extract and the main components
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-14729-y

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Products with have Chamomile Extract

Oil cleansing

Removing Balm - Mamey, Guayaba & Aguacate

Step 01: Oil cleanse • 80g

£35.00

Toner

Soothing Toner - Rosa & Caléndula

Step 04: Tone • 95mL

£26.00

Sunscreen

Shielding Sunscreen - Tamarind & Zinc Oxide

Step 07: Protect • 75mL

£37.00

£44.00

Our approach to ingredients

At Viva Maia, we create skincare that brings together the rich heritage of pre-Hispanic traditions and modern scientific insight. Our formulations are made with 100% natural ingredients, carefully chosen for their proven effectiveness and their respect for the environment. Inspired by Mexico’s extraordinary biodiversity, we work with potent, sustainably sourced botanicals. Many of these ingredients are cultivated by us and transformed in-house into extracts, powders, and oils, crafted with care and attention to quality.

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