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CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT

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Data: Limited

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  • Neurotoxicity (low)

Cancer

Cancer concern is LOW

Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity

Developmental & reproductive toxicity concern is LOW

Allergies & Immunotoxicity

Allergies & immunotoxicity concern is LOW

Products with this Ingredient

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conditioner121 products
shampoo111 products
moisturizer108 products
beach & sport sunscreen97 products
facial moisturizer/treatment89 products
body wash/cleanser88 products
foundation60 products
facial cleanser58 products
mask57 products
concealer53 products
moisturizer with SPF39 products
liquid hand soap24 products
serums & essences23 products
makeup remover23 products
hand cream22 products
baby lotion22 products
baby wipes21 products
baby shampoo20 products
lipstick19 products
toners/astringents19 products
antiperspirant/deodorant17 products
exfoliant/scrub17 products
baby sunscreen17 products
hair color and bleaching16 products
eye liner16 products
baby soap16 products
lip balm with SPF15 products
around-eye cream14 products
body firming lotion14 products
bubble bath12 products
bronzer/highlighter12 products
lip balm11 products
CC cream9 products
shaving cream8 products
toothpaste7 products
makeup primer7 products
hair styling aide6 products
hair spray6 products
detangler6 products
diaper cream6 products
after shave5 products
lip gloss5 products
baby bubble bath5 products
hand sanitizer5 products
sunless tanning4 products
hair treatment/serum4 products
anti-aging4 products
eye shadow4 products
Facial Sun Care3 products
shaving cream (men's)3 products
facial powder3 products
body spray3 products
brow liner3 products
blush3 products
after sun product3 products
bar soap2 products
makeup with SPF2 products
bath oil/salts/soak2 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)2 products
eye makeup remover2 products
vapor rubs2 products
BB cream2 products
fragrance for men1 products
styling mousse/foam1 products
glitter1 products
styling gel/lotion1 products
oil controller1 products
body oil1 products
mouthwash1 products

Allergies/immunotoxicity

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Concern Reference
Limited evidence of [[system]] toxicity or allergiesEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA) 2018. GHS Data from ECHA Website. Appears as: chemical_names: Matricaria recutita, ext.; -; blue chamomile oil; Chamomile (flower oil); Chamomile essential oil; Chamomile oil blue; Chamomile oil, Blue; Essential oil of Matricaria recutita (Asteraceae) obtained from flower tops by steam distillation of Egypt orig; cas_numbers: 8002-66-2, 84082-60-0

Developmental/reproductive toxicity

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Concern Reference
Weak evidence of possible pregnancy/birth effects associated with chamomile consumption.Laura Cuzzolin, Francesco Francini-Pesenti, Giovanna Verlato, Marco Joppi, Paola Baldelli & Giuseppina Benoni 2010. Use of herbal products among 392 Italian pregnant women: focus on pregnancy outcome. Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety 19(11), 1151-8.

Neurotoxicity

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Concern Reference
Derivatives of C. recutita may impact behavioral/neurological endpoints in humans.Sepide Miraj & Samira Alesaeidi 2016. A systematic review study of therapeutic effects of Matricaria recuitta chamomile (chamomile). Electronic physician 8(9), 3024-3031.

Data gaps

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Concern Reference
70 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Data Sources

  • European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) 2018. GHS Data from ECHA Website. Appears as: chemical_names: Matricaria recutita, ext.; -; blue chamomile oil; Chamomile (flower oil); Chamomile essential oil; Chamomile oil blue; Chamomile oil, Blue; Essential oil of Matricaria recutita (Asteraceae) obtained from flower tops by steam distillation of Egypt orig; cas_numbers: 8002-66-2, 84082-60-0
  • Laura Cuzzolin, Francesco Francini-Pesenti, Giovanna Verlato, Marco Joppi, Paola Baldelli & Giuseppina Benoni 2010. Use of herbal products among 392 Italian pregnant women: focus on pregnancy outcome. Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety 19(11), 1151-8.
  • Sepide Miraj & Samira Alesaeidi 2016. A systematic review study of therapeutic effects of Matricaria recuitta chamomile (chamomile). Electronic physician 8(9), 3024-3031.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.

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