Chamomille essential oil
Description
Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis, syn. Chamaemelum nobile) is highly concentrated and at the same time perhaps the synonym of gentleness among essential oils. Its sweetish aroma, subtly reminiscent of fresh hay, does not resemble the chamomile tea we know, it is more complex, greener, and lightly floral, making it highly appreciated in natural perfumery as well.
It is important to know that Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) is a completely different product from German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) or Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum), which are often confused, especially since the latter two are blue due to the azulenes formed during distillation. Roman Chamomile does not contain azulenes and is not blue, it is yellowish to colorless. Its profile is predominantly antispasmodic and calming.
air Olfactory profile: Sweetish, fruity, slightly reminiscent of hay and green apples, with warm floral undertones. Complex and more persistent. A top-to-middle note.
Ingredients: Roman Chamomile Essential Oil (Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil)
100% pure and natural, botanically and biochemically defined, undenatured, undiluted, unrectified
Obtained by steam distillation from the flowers of Anthemis nobilis
encrypted_add_circle Cosmetic Properties and Benefits
- Calming and soothing for the skin: Contributes to soothing skin prone to redness, irritation, or pruritus, perfect in formulas for reactive, couperose-prone skin, or skin with mild eczema and dermatitis.
- Care for damaged skin: Traditionally used for the care of skin with minor burns, superficial scars, and persistent irritations.
- Antispasmodic in topical applications: Traditionally used for abdominal massage in case of cramps and spasms, a great ingredient in localized massage oils.
- Fine fragrance in cosmetics: Brings a delicate floral-fruity note to creams, serums, and personal care products.
air_freshener Aromatherapeutic Properties
- Nervous system calmer: Traditionally used for states of anxiety, restlessness, irritability, and nervous tension.
- Restful sleep: Traditionally used to facilitate sleep, used in a diffuser or applied diluted before bedtime.
- Emotional balancer: Traditionally associated with states of irritability, excessive perfectionism, and accumulated tension - an oil of "comforting touch" in traditional aromatherapy.
hub Recommended Synergies
Sensitive, couperose-prone, or reddened skin: Calendula Macerated Oil, Calendula CO2 Extract, Moringa Oil, Organic Camellia Oil, Lavender Floral Water.
Dry, damaged, or eczema-prone skin: Tamanu Oil, Organic Borage Oil, Calendula Macerated Oil, Rosa Mosqueta Oil, Cupuacu Butter.
Antispasmodic massage and cramps: Marjoram Essential Oil, Copaiba Essential Oil, Organic Lavender Essential Oil, St. John's Wort Macerated Oil.
Aromatherapy - calm and sleep: Organic Lavender Essential Oil, Organic Petitgrain Essential Oil, Red Mandarin Essential Oil.
Natural perfumery: Geranium Bourbon Essential Oil, Rose Absolute, Neroli Essential Oil, Bergamot Essential Oil.
Practical Applications and DIY Recipes
Roman Chamomile essential oil is used exclusively as an ingredient in cosmetic preparations and aromatherapeutic compositions. Do not apply undiluted to the skin. It is one of the essential oils with the best tolerance profiles. For maximum dosages, consult the IFRA certificate attached to the product.
face Face Care
- Serum for reactive skin: A few drops of Roman Chamomile in Moringa Oil with a touch of Calendula CO2 Extract. A light, fast-absorbing serum for a uniform and calm skin appearance.
- Couperose-prone skin serum: Add 1 drop of Roman Chamomile to your daily dose of face cream or mix 5 drops into 15 ml of Rosa Mosqeta Oil.
- Soothing mask: A few drops of Roman Chamomile in White Clay moistened with Chamomile Floral Water and a few drops of Calendula Macerated Oil. Botanically coherent and gentle for sensitive or irritable skin.
- Facial massage oil: A few drops in Organic Camellia Oil, highly suitable for the daily routine of any skin type.
digital_wellbeing Body Care
- Antispasmodic abdominal massage oil: A few drops of Roman Chamomile, a few of Marjoram, and a few of Copaiba, diluted in St. John's Wort Macerated Oil. Massage in circular movements on the abdomen - traditionally used for digestive or menstrual cramps and spasms.
- Balm for disrupted skin: A few drops of Roman Chamomile with a little Tamanu Oil mixed into Shea Butter Nilotica. Applied locally to areas showing signs of mild eczema or dermatitis - a combination featuring three converging active ingredients.
- Bite-soothing oil: A few drops of Roman Chamomile and a few of Peppermint diluted in Aloe Vera Oil. Cools, softens, and soothes the skin.
air_freshener Aromatherapy & Diffusion
- "Evening Peace" Blend: Roman Chamomile + Organic Lavender + Vetiver in the diffuser - a floral-earthy composition that calms both nervousness and circular evening thoughts.
- Blend for little and big restlessness: Roman Chamomile + Organic Lavender + Organic Red Mandarin - a gentle trio, ideal for diffusing in rooms 30 minutes before sleep.
fragrance DIY Perfumery
- Delicate fruity-floral note: Roman Chamomile brings a fine and unusual dimension of freshly cut hay to floral or green perfumes. Use it in small doses - intense and persistent, it can discreetly dominate the entire composition. It harmonizes with Neroli, Geranium Bourbon, and Bergamot for light-floral accords, or with Rose Absolute for a complex, warm floral profile.
Questions and Answers (FAQ)
Q: Why is it not blue, as I expected?
A: The confusion comes from the fact that two other oils, German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) and Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum), are intensely blue due to chamazulene formed during the distillation process. Roman Chamomile does not contain chamazulene and does not turn blue. It is yellowish to slightly greenish, with a sweet-fruity aroma that is completely different from the other two. They are not interchangeable, each has its own profile and specific applications.
Q: It smells completely different from chamomile tea, is it the same product?
A: It is the same plant, but completely different processes. Tea results from a water infusion, which extracts water-soluble compounds. The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation and exclusively contains volatile compounds, an entirely different family of molecules. Isobutyl angelate and the other esters found in the oil do not exist in chamomile tea. This is why the aroma is so different: fruitier, more complex, and more persistent.
Technical Data, Warnings
Product for cosmetic, aromatic, and perfumery use. Do not apply undiluted to the skin.
Store in a dry and cool place, away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.
For dilutions in accordance with legal regulations, consult the IFRA certificate attached to the product on the website.
Sensitive individuals should perform a tolerance test; perform a skin patch test in the bend of the elbow 24 hours before use. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive mucous membranes. In case of an accident, rinse abundantly with a vegetable oil.
For use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, in case of chronic diseases, for the elderly, or for young children, the recommendation is to consult a doctor.
Bibliography and Sources
- Tisserand, R., & Young, R. - Essential Oil Safety (2nd ed.) - safety profile, usage limits, and the distinction between Roman, German, and Blue Tansy chamomiles.
- Franchomme, P., & Pénoël, D. - L'Aromathérapie Exactement - classification of monoterpenic esters and the antispasmodic and calming properties of Roman chamomile.
- Srivastava, J. K. et al. - “Chamomile: A herbal medicine of the past with bright future” (Molecular Medicine Reports, 2010) - synthesis of documented properties of chamomile species in dermatological and nervous applications.
- Lawless, J. - The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils - complete profile of Anthemis nobilis: properties, cosmetic and aromatherapeutic applications, and its distinction from the German variant.
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