Matricaria Oil

Bueno

Antioxidante

Matricaria Oil at a glance

  • Has antioxidant benefits
  • Also has soothing and antibacterial properties
  • Deemed safe as used in cosmetics
  • Commercial oil usually comes from the Chamomilla recutita, or German chamomile, plant

Matricaria Oil description

Matricaria oil, also called _Chamomilla recutita_ (_matricaria_) flower oil, is oil extracted from a genus of flowering plants known as _Matricaria_. Most of this oil used in cosmetics specifically comes from the _Chamomilla recutita_ plant, also known as German chamomile. Studies demonstrate matricaria oil has – as with many plant-derived oils – a wealth of antioxidant benefits. Further research demonstrates it also has soothing properties, along with antibacterial compounds that make it a popular addition in many skin care products. Naturally bluish green to green in color, since the use levels of this oil are so low (between 0.00001-0.29%) it typically does not impart a noticeable color to skin care products despite still being efficacious in these amounts. Note that as with all plant oils, routine exposure to air and light will cause the oil to oxidize and discolor (it will turn brown). Do not purchase products with this ingredient that are packaged in clear or jar containers. Matricaria oil is considered safe as used in cosmetics. Irritation tests using a 4% concentration of the oil—much greater than what’s typically used in cosmetics—was shown to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing after a 48-hour occluded patch test.

Matricaria Oil references

  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, January 2024, pages 59-77
  • Planta Medica, July 2020, pages 114-121
  • Fitoterapia, October 2019, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2018, pages 51S–79S

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Calificaciones de ingredientes

Excelente

Ingrediente sobresaliente con beneficios reales para la piel. Su eficacia está demostrada y respaldada por estudios independientes.

Bueno

Aunque no son tan beneficiosos como los de la categoría excelente, suelen ser necesarios para mejorar la textura, la estabilidad o la absorción de una fórmula.

Aceptable

Puede presentar ciertas limitaciones en cuanto a su apariencia, estabilidad o eficacia. A veces, son ingredientes básicos o que no cuentan con suficiente respaldo científico.

Poco recomendable

Aunque puede ofrecer algunos beneficios se recomienda evitarlo por su probabilidad de causar irritación, especialmente si se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Desaconsejable

Ha demostrado provocar efectos adversos como irritación, inflamación o sequedad, especialmente si se utiliza en altas concentraciones o junto con otros ingredientes irritantes.

Desconocido

No hemos encontrado este ingrediente en nuestro diccionario. Registramos todos los ingredientes desconocidos y actualizamos la información de forma continua.

Sin calificar

Ingrediente registrado, pero con la información científica disponible pendiente de revisar.