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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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conditioner131 products
moisturizer118 products
shampoo117 products
facial moisturizer/treatment91 products
body wash/cleanser81 products
foundation81 products
concealer71 products
facial cleanser66 products
mask64 products
beach & sport sunscreen47 products
makeup remover29 products
liquid hand soap26 products
serums & essences26 products
toners/astringents25 products
baby wipes23 products
moisturizer with SPF23 products
baby lotion20 products
lipstick19 products
baby shampoo19 products
exfoliant/scrub19 products
around-eye cream18 products
hair color and bleaching17 products
hand cream16 products
eye liner16 products
body firming lotion15 products
antiperspirant/deodorant14 products
baby soap13 products
bronzer/highlighter13 products
bubble bath13 products
eye shadow11 products
lip balm10 products
CC cream9 products
baby sunscreen9 products
hair spray8 products
makeup primer8 products
shaving cream8 products
lip balm with SPF8 products
toothpaste7 products
baby bubble bath7 products
anti-aging6 products
diaper cream6 products
hair treatment/serum6 products
hand sanitizer6 products
after shave6 products
hair styling aide5 products
sunless tanning5 products
detangler4 products
shaving cream (men's)4 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)4 products
lip gloss4 products
foot moisturizer3 products
after sun product3 products
styling gel/lotion3 products
blush3 products
bath oil/salts/soak3 products
brow liner3 products
body spray3 products
eye makeup remover2 products
BB cream2 products
vapor rubs2 products
baby oil2 products
facial powder2 products
oil controller1 products
bar soap1 products
depilatory1 products
body oil1 products
fragrance for men1 products
styling mousse/foam1 products
glitter1 products
mouthwash1 products
beard care1 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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