Organic Chamomile CO2 Extract

Product Benefits

• Soothes skin after cleansing, shaving, or sun exposure.

• Reduces redness on the face, body, and scalp.

• Balances complexion without a heavy residue.

• Moisturises dry skin thanks to jojoba’s biomimetic lipids.

• Suitable for eczema-prone skin with its gentle, lightweight finish.

• Suitable for psoriasis-prone skin and other easily irritated complexions.

• Can help improve skin texture when used daily.

• Concentrated CO₂ extraction retains matricin-rich azulenes for superior skin comfort.

• Vegan, cruelty-free, and COSMOS-certified ingredients.

• Liquid at 40°C; easy to portion, easy to disperse, highly cost-effective.

Product Description

Organic Chamomile CO₂ Extract is nature’s whisper of calm in a botanical concentrate. Every drop starts in organic European chamomile fields where Matricaria recutita blooms under open skies. While both Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile) and Chamaemelum nobile (Roman chamomile) are used traditionally, this extract is sourced from Matricaria recutita. Flowers are harvested at peak freshness, then processed using super-critical carbon dioxide – a solvent-free technology that preserves fragile aromatic esters and rare azulene precursors better than steam distillation. The extract is made from dried flowers, resulting in a concentrated flower extract that retains the plant’s bioactive compounds.

Often pure CO₂ extracts are too thick for precise dosing so we dilute the concentrate 1:9 in golden organic jojoba oil. Jojoba, a liquid wax ester similar to human sebum, is the perfect carrier: stable, non-greasy, and universally tolerated.

The result is a translucent green-brown liquid with a softly herbaceous, honey-apple aroma that is the true, fresh scent of chamomile flowers – far subtler and sweeter than the sharper notes of essential oil.

Skin lovers use this extract for its gentle comfort on sensitive skin. Formulators love its versatility: add a drop to beard oils for post-shave calm, swirl into sleep-mask creams for bedtime bliss, or spotlight it in baby-bump balms where fragrance must be mild yet nourishing.

From spa cabinets to artisan studios, Organic Chamomile CO₂ Extract brings a touch of botanical calm to modern self-care.

A History of Calm: Chamomile through the Ages

Ancient Egyptians dedicated chamomile to Ra, the sun god, believing its golden heads had restorative powers.

Medieval herbalists brewed gentle infusions for topical use.

Chamomile’s enduring popularity lies in its unique blend of naturally occurring bisabolol, chamazulene, and matricin – molecules more abundant in CO₂ extracts due to low-temperature processing.

The CO₂ Advantage

Super-critical extraction uses carbon dioxide in a state that is neither gas nor liquid.

Under controlled pressure, CO₂ becomes a gentle solvent that slips between plant cells, dissolving lipophilic compounds without heat stress or oxygen exposure.

When pressure is released, the CO₂ returns to gas, leaving behind a solvent-free, pure concentrate rich in fingerprint-true phytochemicals.

This method retains a fuller spectrum of the plant: delicate esters, waxes, and azulene precursors that would otherwise degrade, giving the final ingredient a broader skin-loving profile.

Sustainability & Ethics

Our chamomile is grown under EU organic regulation, with no synthetic herbicides or pesticides in the soil or for pollinators.

CO₂ is captured and recycled within the extraction facility, with minimal environmental impact.

Jojoba oil is sourced from desert-adapted shrubs that require minimal irrigation and provide livelihoods in arid regions.

Every batch is traceable, audited, and comes with certificates of analysis.

Sensory Profile

• Colour: Green-brown with micro-flashes of blue when held to light – evidence of natural matricin conversion to chamazulene.

• Aroma: Sweet herbal with notes of apple-infused hay. Subtle, never overpowering.

• Texture: Silky, medium-light; absorbs readily without stickiness.

Each sensory attribute ensures artisans and consumers alike that the extract is as close to the living flower as possible.

Skin-Loving Composition

The active ingredients in chamomile are what make chamomile work, its therapeutic effects, and its benefits for skin health. While final phytochemical percentages vary by harvest, typical key constituents include:

• Flavonoids: Apigenin & Luteolin – plant antioxidants that pair well with vitamin E, contributing to the therapeutic effects and overall benefits of chamomile for skin health.

• Wax Esters (from jojoba) – biomimetic lipids that support the skin barrier.

These active ingredients are what make chamomile work, providing antioxidant and skin-calming benefits as seen in traditional use. This blend of activities is why a little goes a long way to sensorial serenity.

How to use it

• Use 0.5% - 2%
  
  
• It can be used in water (not in purely water-based products, as it is oil-based and will not mix) and oil-based products.

• Can also be added (without any heating required) to already-made products such as gels, lotions, creams, shampoos, liquid soaps, and body washes.