{"product_id":"chamomile-flowers","title":"Chamomile Flowers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChamomile Flowers — INCI Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGerman chamomile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name (whole dried flowers):\u003c\/strong\u003e Chamomilla Recutita Flower\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative label format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name (ground flowers):\u003c\/strong\u003e Chamomilla Recutita Flower Powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name (extract):\u003c\/strong\u003e Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMatricaria chamomilla\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical synonyms:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMatricaria recutita\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChamomilla recutita\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e German Chamomile, Blue Chamomile, Common Chamomile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae\/Compositae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried flower heads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAS number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84082-60-0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 282-006-5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile Flowers are dried flower heads obtained from German chamomile. They possess a characteristic sweet, herbal and apple-like aroma and are used in cosmetic products for their botanical appearance and skin-conditioning properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile flower powder is officially classified as a skin-conditioning cosmetic ingredient. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small dried flowers with yellow centres and white-to-cream petals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, herbal and mildly apple-like\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insoluble in water and oil; suitable for dispersion or infusion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical usage rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacial masks and cleansing powders: 0.5–3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoap: 0.1–2%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody scrubs: 0.5–3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBath salts and bath teas: 1–10%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHair masks and herbal rinses: 1–5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative product topping: As required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for facial masks, soaps, bath teas, bath salts, body scrubs, cleansing powders, herbal hair products, infused oils, balms, massage oils and decorative botanical formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFormulation guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse finely ground and sieved flowers in facial products to prevent excessive abrasion. Whole flowers may turn brown when exposed to high temperatures or alkaline soap formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried chamomile can introduce microorganisms into water-based products. Use cosmetic-grade material, an effective preservative system and appropriate stability and microbial testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople sensitive to ragweed, daisies, chrysanthemums or other Asteraceae-family plants may also react to chamomile. Patch testing is advisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLabel declarations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole German chamomile flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccode\u003eIngredients: Chamomilla Recutita Flower\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround German chamomile flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ccode\u003eIngredients: Chamomilla Recutita Flower Powder\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial extract:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the supplier’s complete INCI, including carriers such as water, glycerine, propanediol or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoman chamomile distinction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoman chamomile is a different botanical and should not use the German-chamomile INCI:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Roman chamomile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anthemis Nobilis Flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman chamomile powder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anthemis Nobilis Flower Powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoman chamomile extract:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChamaemelum nobile\u003c\/em\u003e \/ \u003cem\u003eAnthemis nobilis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Formulators Hub Kenya","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":55472083829041,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"250g","offer_id":55472083861809,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.formulatorshubkenya.com\/products\/chamomile-flowers","provider":"Formulators Hub Kenya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}