Roman Chamomile Flowers Extract in Glycerin and Purified Water
For Use as an Ingredient in skin care products.
Ingredients: Glycerin - Vegetable/Palm Free, Purified Water, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Herbal Strength: This is a 20:1 strength Roman Chamomile powder extracted into a glycerin base at approx. 1%.
Dose Rate: Chamomile extract is generally regarded as safe but there are a few people who have experienced skin reactions to chamomile extract and as such we recommend patch testing before use. Typical concentrations of extract in a skin care product would be between 0.2-10%.
Caution: Do not use Chamomile products if you are allergic to plants like dasies, dandelions, artichokes.
Action: The main soothing active in chamomile is extracted in the oil (bisabolol) however, there are a range of additional flavones that contribute to the soothing effect that are found in the dried flower including flavone glycosides (apigenin-7 glucoside), Flavonols (quercetin glycosides and luteolin glycosides).
Useage rate: A dose rate of between 0.1-3% in your product is appropriate for a gentle soothing action. You can use up to 5% for a stronger action but be aware of the potential for skin irritation at higher rates.
Water soluble. Add to water based products after cooling.
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