Chamomile
Tny Blooms for Soothing and Healing
Chamomile, Matricaria recutita, one of the most beloved herbs in traditional herbalism, has been used for centuries to comfort irritated skin, promote healing, and soothe the senses. A gentle member of the daisy family, chamomile is rich in anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antioxidant compounds that calm redness, ease discomfort, and nourish delicate or sensitive skin.
Historically, chamomile infusions were used to soothe rashes, burns, and sunburn, while chamomile creams and oils were applied to ease itching from eczema, dermatitis, and other irritated skin conditions.
Chamomile’s calming phytochemicals—especially chamazulene and bisabolol—give it exceptional benefits for sensitive, dry, inflamed, or reactive skin. It has also been shown to help ease rosacea flare-ups and support relief from sunburn discomfort. In addition, its mild astringent qualities help deep-clean pores, making chamomile a supportive herb for acne-prone skin.
Beyond topical care, chamomile is widely known as a relaxing tea, traditionally used to help soothe stress, mild depression, nervous tension, headaches, and insomnia—qualities that complement its gentle nature in baby care and nighttime skincare rituals.
Key Skin Care Benefits
- Soothes & Calms Irritation: Reduces redness, itching, and inflammation from eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, sunburn, and rashes, and helps ease discomfort and calm reactive or easily irritated skin.
- Supports Healing & Repair: Encourages wound healing and soothes sores, abrasions, and minor skin injuries.
- Gentle on Sensitive & Acne-Prone Skin: Natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties help calm breakouts, while mild astringency helps deep-clean pores without stripping moisture.
Special Benefits for Baby Skin
- Chamomile’s gentleness makes it one of the safest botanicals for baby care.
- Soothes irritation from diaper rash, eczema, cradle cap, and dry patches.
- Calms the scalp, easing flakiness or dryness associated with cradle cap.
- Softens and nourishes delicate skin with naturally soothing plant compounds.
- Promotes relaxation, as a gentle massage with chamomile oil can help settle the nervous system.
Hair & Scalp Benefits
- Soothes Scalp & Reduces Irritation: Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial compounds calm dandruff, itchiness, and dryness.
- Strengthens & Nourishes Hair: It conditions and softens, and helps strengthen follicles to reduce breakage and encourage healthy growth.
- Adds Shine & Enhances Color: Restores natural sheen to dark hair and can brighten lighter hair tones, creating soft highlights—especially when used as a chamomile tea rinse.
- Promotes Growth: Helps create a healthier scalp environment that supports stronger, more resilient hair.
How We Use Chamomile
We craft our chamomile oil infusions by gently warming dried chamomile flowers in organic plant oils. This slow, steady heat releases the flower’s skin-loving compounds without harming their potency, creating a rich, golden infusion used as the base of many of our soothing products, such as healing salves and bath and body oils.
In addition to infused oils, we use whole chamomile flowers in:
- natural soap for gentle, natural exfoliation
- soothing herbal bath teas
- a natural baby powder blend
Chamomile appears throughout our formulations, bringing calm, comfort, and gentle healing to skin and scalp.
