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Botanical Extract · Aqueous or Oil · Standard or Concentrated

Chamomile Extract

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Experience the gentle power of Formulate Labs' Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, a standard or concentrated hydroglycerin stock standardized for key actives like protein hydrolysates, apigenin, and bisabolol. This INCI-standard active ensures versatile cosmetic formulation, distinct from supplier-specific branded complexes.

  • Choose aqueous hydroglycerin (base + preservation) or oil macerate in MCT, sunflower, jojoba, or squalane
  • Standard or concentrated loading in every variant. Oil stocks are unpreserved.
  • COA + SDS + TDS per selected recipe · 1 kg, 5 kg, and 17 kg
Strength: Standard
Stock type: Aqueous hydroglycerin
Base: Water + Propanediol + Glycerin Extract Full composition
Preservation: Linatural™ MBS-4 INCI breakdown
Aqueous stock with water, propanediol, and glycerin carrying the selected extract loading. Balanced humectancy with propanediol solubilization - default for aqueous phase for soothing serums and toners. Preserved with Linatural™ MBS-4 at 2%.
Target pH
4.5 – 5.1
Shelf life (RT · cold)
12–18 mo · 18–24 mo
Final INCI deck (this stock, ordered by %)
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid
Size: 1 kg Formulation guide
1
German Chamomile
Bioactive Peptide & Flavonoid Extract
COA & SDS
Every batch
Cosmetic grade
Aqueous hydroglycerin
Specifications

Everything you need on the technical data sheet.

INCI Name
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Common names
German Chamomile · Matricaria
Strength
Standard or concentrated extract in hydroglycerin stock
Solubility
Aqueous / water phase
Appearance
Amber to brown aqueous fluid
pH (bulk material)
4.5 – 5.1
Add at
Cool-down < 40–45 °C
Shelf Life
12–18 mo RT · 18–24 mo refrigerated
chamomilla botanical extract - chamomilla hydroglycerin stock Nature's Soothing Essence
The extract

Unlock the Calming Power of German Chamomile

Formulate Labs offers Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, derived from the German Chamomile (*Matricaria recutita*). While this botanical is also known by trade names such as Chamomilla recutita flower powder and Matricaria chamomilla, Formulate Labs supplies the pure INCI ingredient, ensuring you receive the isolated bioactive fractions, not a proprietary supplier blend.

Dual mechanism: *Chamomilla Recutita* Flower Extract is a multifunctional active valued for its soothing and protective properties, driven by a synergistic blend of bioactive components, including protein hydrolysates and flavonoids like apigenin and bisabolol. Mechanistically, these components help to moderate skin's response to external stressors by downregulating proinflammatory pathways and inhibiting the release of cytokines. Furthermore, the extract’s constituents exhibit antioxidant activity, neutralizing reactive oxygen species (ROS). This combination of actions supports skin barrier integrity and calms visible signs of irritation.

Use levels: For optimal efficacy, incorporate Formulate Labs' Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract at concentrations ranging from 0.5% to 5.0% of your total formulation. This guidance refers to the typical dosing of our Standard or Concentrated hydroglycerin stock, suitable for a wide array of skin and scalp care applications.

Market context: Formulate Labs provides the potent, INCI-standard active, offering maximum formulation flexibility compared to major suppliers who often market branded complexes. Competitors like Crodarom focus on sustainability and traditional storytelling for sensitive skin, while SymEssence/Extrapone-class actives highlight multifunctional blends. BASF and Active Concepts often synergize chamomile with other advanced actives for anti-aging and clean beauty markets, focusing on cellular defense and barrier repair.

We ship standard or concentrated extract stock with selectable preservation - ready to meter into finished formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*

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Standard / concentrated
2
Hydroglycerin bases
4
Preservation options
Aqueous
Water-phase compatible
Ingredient deck assessment

What this material is and isn’t.

Botanical
Leaf/stem extract; pentacyclic triterpene saponins
Aqueous stock
Hydroglycerin carrier; water phase
Cruelty-free
No animal testing in our process
Cosmetic grade
For professional formulation use

Common and trade names (Chamomilla recutita flower powder, Matricaria chamomilla) refer to the botanical source, whereas Formulate Labs supplies the pure INCI ingredient.

Made to Order

Built fresh on our robotic platform.

Every lot is produced to order in our AI-powered robotic factory. Nothing sits on a warehouse shelf going stale - you get a date-of-manufacture-fresh batch every time.

01
Order placed
You pick a size and quantity. We confirm specs against your formulation if you have one.
02
Robotic production
Your inputs go in. We process, blend, and fill sealed packaging - all inside our AI-powered robotic factory.
03
Batch QC + COA
Every batch is tested for actives, pH, micro, and appearance. A batch-specific COA, SDS, and TDS ship with the order.
Why formulators reach for it

Science-backed cosmetic positioning.

Soothes & Calms Skin
Helps moderate skin's response to external stressors, visibly calming irritation and discomfort on the skin's surface.
Antioxidant Protection*
Bioactive peptides and flavonoids neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS), helping to defend skin cells against oxidative damage.
Supports Barrier Integrity
Contributes to the maintenance of a healthy skin barrier, crucial for protecting against environmental aggressors.
Reduces Visible Redness
Downregulates proinflammatory pathways, effectively reducing the appearance of redness and signs of skin reactivity.

* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Published research

Peer-reviewed literature for due diligence.

Our understanding of *Chamomilla Recutita* Flower Extract's efficacy is supported by robust scientific literature, highlighting its multifaceted benefits for cosmetic applications. These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.

2024
Peer-Reviewed Study

Apigenin from Chamomile Reduces Granzyme B Induction and Cytotoxic T-Cell Activity

See journal record

This study establishes a molecular basis for the extract's soothing cosmetic benefits, demonstrating that key flavonoids can temper the activity of cytotoxic T-cells, supporting its use in reducing visible signs of skin reactivity and irritation.

2024
Meta-Analysis

A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials on the Efficacy of Chamomile as an Anti-Inflammatory

See journal record

This comprehensive analysis validates chamomile's significant soothing and calming effects, confirming its structure/function benefits in reducing visible irritation and discomfort on the skin's surface.

2020
Research Paper

Antioxidant and Cellular-Protective Capacities of Bioactive Peptides from *Matricaria chamomilla* Protein Hydrolysates

See journal record

This research highlights the potent antioxidant properties of bioactive peptides within the flower extract, supporting its role in anti-aging and skin-protection formulations against oxidative stressors.

These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the extract stocks on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.

Composition

What’s in this hydroglycerin stock.

Bulk composition at the selected Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract loading. Base carrier components scale proportionally when preservative is added; extract stays at the selected loading. Updates dynamically when you change base or preservation above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected variant (FL-CRF-W1-MBS4-5PCT-001).

Water · 61.137% Propanediol · 25.474% Glycerin · 10.189% Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract · 1.2% Linaturalâ„¢ MBS-4 · 2%
Water
CAS7732-18-5
Solvent
61.137%
Propanediol
CAS504-63-2
Humectant / solubilizer
25.474%
Glycerin
CAS56-81-5
Humectant carrier
10.189%
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
CASContact for COA
Starting botanical load 4% · modeled extracted solids, not an assay
Active botanical extract (triterpene-rich)
1.2%
Linatural™ MBS-4
Multifunctional preservative
2%
Inside Linatural™ MBS-4
Propanediol
CAS504-63-2
1.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin
CAS70445-33-9
0.2%
Benzoic Acid
CAS65-85-0
0.1%
Formulation guide

Built for chemists who sweat the details.

Typical use rate (this stock)
0.5% – 5.0%
pH compatibility
4.5 – 5.1 (stock target; finished-formula pH window per stability data)
Solubility
Water-soluble; suitable for the aqueous phase of emulsions, serums, and toners.
Temperature
Thermally sensitive. Add during the cool-down phase of formulation (< 50°C).
Incompatibilities
Generally compatible with most anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants and electrolytes. Avoid use with strong oxidizing agents.
Pairs well with
Pairs well with bio-ferments and peptides for enhanced cellular defense and barrier repair benefits.
Self-preserving
Yes - 2% Linatural MBS-4. Boost preservation per your finished-formula needs
Need something different?
Custom extract loading, alternate carriers, bulk sizing, or a regulatory packet - reach out and we’ll quote.

Documentation

SDS + TDS are issued per selected recipe. Links swap when you change selections above. A sample COA shows the standard extract QC panel (pH, organoleptic, TAMC/TYMC). Lot-specific COAs ship with every order.

Phytochemistry note

We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected carrier. The botanical carries polar phenolics, flavonoid glycosides, and related extractable fractions. Those markers support antioxidant and skin-conditioning cosmetic stories. This is not a solvent isolate or a standardized marker extract. Lot identity appears on the COA and TDS.

Quality & claims

Quality, process, and what we will (and will not) claim.

This is a ready-to-use cosmetic extract stock, not a finished consumer product and not a standardized marker isolate. We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier. Aqueous lots are released on pH, organoleptic, TAMC, and TYMC (total counts only). Oil macerates are released on organoleptic only. A sample COA is on this page; the lot-specific COA ships with the order.

Download sample Certificate of Analysis
What we sell
A made-to-order cosmetic extract stock in 1 kg, 5 kg, and 17 kg. Choose aqueous hydroglycerin (base + preservation) or, where offered, an oil macerate. Strength is Standard or Concentrated. We sell the INCI extract in our carrier - not a supplier trade-name SKU and not a finished leave-on product.
How it is made
We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier on our robotic platform, then fill to order. Aqueous stocks ship preserved at the system you select. Oil macerates ship anhydrous (no water-phase preservative). Extracted solids on the composition bar are modeled from the starting botanical load - they are not an HPLC assay.
Standard extract QC
  • Organoleptic (all stocks): appearance, odor, consistency
  • Aqueous only: pH (typical 4.5–5.5 for the selected preservative)
  • Aqueous only: TAMC < 100 CFU/g and TYMC < 10 CFU/g (total counts; no pathogen panel)
  • Oil macerates: organoleptic only - no pH, TAMC, or TYMC
Not on the default panel: marker assays, heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, or individual pathogen screens. Ask if you need those quoted.
What we can claim
Cosmetic structure/function language only: skin- or hair-conditioning, antioxidant cosmetic stories, and appearance-based well-aging positioning supported by published literature. INCI, composition, SDS/TDS, and a lot COA. Compatible with intended cosmetic use under FDA cosmetic rules and EU 1223/2009 when the finished formula is properly assessed.
What we cannot claim
No disease, treatment, cure, or prevent claims. No ingestible / TCM drug positioning. No guarantee that published pathways will reproduce in your finished formula. Not certified organic, COSMOS, vegan, kosher, halal, or non-GMO unless a separate certificate is issued. We do not sell this as a dietary supplement. We do not name a vendor or country of origin for the incoming powder on this page.
Documents with the order
SDS and TDS for the selected recipe (links above swap with your selection). Sample COA on this page for the standard QC panel. Lot-specific COA ships with every batch. Custom loading, alternate carriers, or a fuller regulatory packet - email materials@formulatelabs.ai.
What exactly ships?
A bulk cosmetic extract stock in 1 kg, 5 kg, or 17 kg. Aqueous lots use Water + Propanediol + Glycerin or classic hydroglycerin, with a selectable preservation system. Oil macerates (where offered) ship in a carrier oil, unpreserved. Botanical INCI is Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract. The finished-product INCI is the full selected deck in descending order. We sell the INCI extract in our carrier, not a supplier trade-name SKU.
How is it made?
We start from the raw botanical powder and cook it into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier on our robotic platform, then fill to order. Aqueous stocks ship preserved at the system you select. Oil macerates ship anhydrous (no water-phase preservative). Extracted solids on the composition bar are modeled from the starting botanical load - they are not an HPLC marker assay.
What is on the COA?
Aqueous: appearance, odor, consistency, pH, TAMC < 100 CFU/g, TYMC < 10 CFU/g (total counts only - no pathogen panel). Oil: organoleptic only; no pH, TAMC, or TYMC. The sample COA on this page shows representative passing numbers. Your lot COA carries the real lot number and measurements. Marker assays, heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, and individual pathogen screens are not on the default panel. Ask if you need those quoted.
Is this a standardized marker isolate?
No. This is a whole-botanical powder extraction into the selected carrier, not a solvent isolate and not a standardized marker extract unless a separate assay is specified and quoted. Composition percentages for extracted solids are modeled from starting botanical load.
Where is the botanical from, and is the stock certified?
Stock is manufactured to order in Fenton, MO. Incoming botanical powder varies by lot. We do not list a vendor or country of origin on this page. The finished extract stock is not certified organic, COSMOS, vegan, kosher, halal, or non-GMO unless a separate certificate is issued. No fragrance is added. Full deck disclosure is on the SDS for the selected recipe.
What can we claim on a finished formula?
Cosmetic structure/function language only: skin- or hair-conditioning, antioxidant cosmetic stories, and appearance-based well-aging positioning. Published literature is due diligence, not finished-product claim substantiation. Do not claim diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of disease. Do not position this as an ingestible, TCM drug, or dietary supplement.
Lead time and shelf life?
Made to order on our robotic platform. Aqueous target shelf life is 12–18 months at room temperature, 18–24 months refrigerated, preservative-dependent. Oil macerates are similar unopened ranges; protect from light and heat. Use-by on the lot COA governs the batch you receive.
Compliance & safety

The fine print, in plain English.

What it’s for
As a widely used botanical ingredient in cosmetics, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract is suitable for formulations targeting sensitive, reactive, or compromised skin, as well as general soothing and antioxidant protection.
Claims guidance
Formulators can confidently make structure/function claims related to skin soothing, calming, and antioxidant protection. These include reducing the appearance of redness and irritation, comforting sensitive skin, and helping to defend against environmental stressors. Always ensure compliance with regional regulations.
Storage
  • Store tightly closed, protected from light and heat.
  • Refrigeration optional for extended shelf life per TDS.
  • Aqueous botanical - monitor for color shift over time.
Regulatory
  • Finished-product INCI lists components in descending order per the selected variant deck.
  • Cosmetic function: skin conditioning agent, antioxidant, soothing agent
  • Full blend composition disclosed on SDS/TDS (FL-CRF series).
  • One major supplier notes COSMOS certification for their version, indicating acceptance in natural and organic formulations.
  • Compatible with FDA cosmetic regulations and EU 1223/2009 for intended cosmetic use when properly incorporated.
Handling
To preserve the integrity of bioactive components, incorporate during the cool-down phase of formulation (below 50°C) or into the water phase. Protect the final product from direct UV exposure to maintain stability.
Questions
Documentation, regulatory, or custom sizing - email materials@formulatelabs.ai.

Statements contained on this page (including any marked with *) have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is a cosmetic raw material and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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