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German chamomile oil: is it comedogenic? What it does in skincare

INCI name: Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil

Acne verdict Watch

Worth watching on acne-prone skin

  • ComedogenicNo published rating
  • IrritancyNo published rating

What it does

Blue chamomile essential oil, soothing compounds but allergy risk.

  • Masking
  • Skin conditioning

German chamomile oil in plain English

German chamomile oil is a deep blue essential oil steamed from chamomile flowers, with a herbal, apple-like scent. It contains soothing compounds like bisabolol, but as a whole oil it can still cause reactions, especially in people allergic to plants in the daisy family. Like most essential oils it contains natural fragrance allergens, which can irritate or sensitize skin over time. If your acne-prone skin is easily irritated, unscented products are the safer pick.

Is german chamomile oil bad for acne?

Not usually, but it is worth watching. German chamomile oil is not a proven pore-clogger, but scent ingredients like this can irritate sensitive skin, and irritated skin can make breakouts look and feel worse. Notice how your skin reacts when a product lists it near the top.

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Also called

  • Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
  • Chamomile oil
  • Blue chamomile oil
  • Matricaria oil
  • Matricaria chamomilla flower oil
  • Chamomilla recutita flower oil

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Frequently asked questions

Is german chamomile oil comedogenic?

German chamomile oil has no published comedogenic rating in Fulton's 1989 table. It is not a proven pore-clogger, but it is worth watching on acne-prone skin.

What does german chamomile oil do in skincare?

In short: blue chamomile essential oil, soothing compounds but allergy risk. In formulas it is used for masking and skin conditioning.

What else is german chamomile oil called on ingredient labels?

On ingredient lists, german chamomile oil can also appear as Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Chamomile oil, Blue chamomile oil, Matricaria oil or Matricaria chamomilla flower oil.

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