The actives and the oils
Chamomile
Chamomile extract comes from the flowers of German chamomile. On a list it appears as Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract.
- On a list as
- Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
- What it does
- Soothing botanical
- Where it comes from
- Plant: German chamomile flowers
- Vegan?
- Yes
Why it’s in a formula
It is valued for a calming, comforting effect and is a common part of botanical blends in creams, cleansers and masks.
- Chamomile belongs to the daisy family. People allergic to ragweed or related plants occasionally react to it.
Where you’ll find it at Divina
Read from each piece’s published ingredient list. 7 pieces.
Le Purifiant
Foaming Cleanser — 200ml
$72
Listed as Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
Vegan, going by its list
La Brume
Rose Face & Body Mist — 118ml
$48
Listed as Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Extract
Vegan, going by its list
La Crème de Jour
Day Cream — 30ml
$96
Listed as Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Not vegan: honey (as mel extract)
Le Masque d'Argile
Purifying Clay Mask — 118ml
$64
Listed as Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Vegan, going by its list
Le Teint Nu
Tinted BB Veil — 30ml
$68
Listed as Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Cruelty-free; vegan status not confirmed
Le Fond de Teint Liquide
HD Liquid Foundation — 30ml
$78
Listed as Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Vegan, going by its list
Le Gommage Corps
Apricot Body Scrub — 236ml
$46
Listed as Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Not vegan: honey
Questions
Is chamomile good for sensitive skin?
It is one of the classic soothing botanicals and most people do well with it. If you have a daisy-family allergy, patch-test first.
How we know: every ingredient list on this site is the manufacturer’s own, read piece by piece and shade by shade, and the pieces above are worked out from those lists each time the site is built. Ingredient names and functions follow the EU’s CosIng database. This page describes cosmetic ingredients; it isn’t medical advice.
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