Chamomile Flower Oil
Chamomile Flower Oil is a gentle, soothing botanical extract widely used in British skincare and haircare. Known for its delicate floral scent and calming properties, it brings a touch of natural comfort to creams, serums, balms and cleansing oils. Shoppers often choose it for sensitive or reactive skin formulas.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, chamomile flower oil is valued for its ability to soothe and condition the skin and scalp. Rich in bisabolol and other naturally occurring compounds, it helps reduce the appearance of redness and irritation while supporting the skin’s natural barrier. Its light, non-greasy texture makes it ideal for use in facial oils, moisturisers, after-sun products and gentle hair treatments, leaving skin and hair feeling soft, calm and comfortable.
Key benefits
- Calms and soothes sensitive skin
- Helps reduce the appearance of redness
- Conditions and softens dry or rough skin
- Adds shine and softness to hair
- Suitable for use around the delicate eye area
- Provides a delicate natural floral scent
Best for
sensitive skin, dry skin, reactive skin, mature skin, irritated scalp
Where it comes from
Chamomile Flower Oil is steam-distilled from the daisy-like flowers of the chamomile plant, most commonly the Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) or German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla). Both varieties are grown in the UK and across Europe.