Chamomile

Chamomile visibly strengthens the skin by increasing firmness and moisture while smoothing fine lines, easing irritation, and supporting recovery from surface damage. It suits both dry skin and oily skin particularly well, and comes in gentle creams, toners, exfoliators, and cleansers. Because it layers easily, this botanical ingredient integrates smoothly into any daily skincare routine.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016
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Popular chamomile products
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Weleda
Skin Food
£9.00
- NIVEA MEN Sensitive Post Shave Balm
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Anua
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
£17.00
- PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant
- Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream
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Estée Lauder
Micro Essence Treatment Lotion
£42.00
- Advanced Clinicals Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion
- Proactiv Renewing Cleanser
Chamomile creams
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Weleda
Skin Food
£9.00
- NIVEA MEN Sensitive Post Shave Balm
- Advanced Clinicals Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion
- Peach & Lily Glass Skin Water-Gel Moisturizer
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Eminence
Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer
£44.27
What reviewers say about popular chamomile products
The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular chamomile product on Lovi.
Weleda Skin Food Intense hydration ★4.7 · 10.0k+ reviews
NIVEA MEN Sensitive Post Shave Balm Soothes irritation ★4.5 · 3.0k+ reviews
- Non-greasy hydration
- Makeup primer utility
- “immediately soothing”
Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner Soothes redness & irritation ★4.6 · 12.0k+ reviews
- Lightweight & fast absorbing
- Helps acne & breakouts
- “Like holy water for sensitive skin”
PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant Smooths texture ★4.5 · 3.5k+ reviews
Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream Absorbs quickly ★4.6 · 52.4k+ reviews
- Great value
- Improves skin texture
- “Absorbs quickly and feels non-greasy”
Estée Lauder Micro Essence Treatment Lotion Expensive price point ★4.5 · 1.2k+ reviews
- Deep hydration plumping
- Improves skin texture
- “too pricey”
Chamomile toners
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Anua
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
£17.00
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Estée Lauder
Micro Essence Treatment Lotion
£42.00
- Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent
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Ole Henriksen
Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner
£29.99
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Mario Badescu
Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender
£8.95
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Clarins
Soothing Toning Lotion
£17.91
- Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner
- cocokind Glow Essence
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Aēsop
Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Toner
£47.00
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Darphin
Intral Toner with Chamomile
£28.13
- Mamonde Chamomile Pure Toner
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True Botanicals
Calm Nutrient Mist
£148.35
Chamomile exfoliators
- PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant
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Paula's Choice
Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA
£34.00
- Peter Thomas Roth Max Complexion Correction Pads
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Paula's Choice
8% AHA Gel Exfoliant
£38.00
- ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator
- Dermalogica Exfoliant Accelerator 35
- Medimine Phyto Enzyme Powder Wash
Chamomile cleansers
- Proactiv Renewing Cleanser
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Simple
Micellar Cleansing Water
£19.48
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Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
£13.14
- Burt's Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream
- Honest Beauty Gentle Gel Cleanser
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Peach & Lily
Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser
£47.76
- Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
- Keys Soulcare Golden Cleanser
- Derma E Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
- Paula's Choice Softening Cream Cleanser
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Caudalie
Vinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser
£24.00
- The Outset Gentle Micellar Antioxidant Cleanser
Chamomile masks
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Torriden
DIVE-IN Mask
£5.10
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I'm From
Mugwort Mask
£13.49
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MISSHA
Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Hydro-Gel Face Mask
£35.20
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Garnier SkinActive
Moisture Bomb Sheet Mask
£9.39
- Éminence Calm Skin Arnica Masque
Chamomile for dry skin
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Clarins
Soothing Toning Lotion
£17.91
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The Body Shop
Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter
£21.99
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MISSHA
Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Hydro-Gel Face Mask
£35.20
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I'm From
Mugwort Mask
£13.49
- Medimine Phyto Enzyme Powder Wash
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Eminence
Calm Skin Chamomile Moisturizer
£44.27
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True Botanicals
Calm Nutrient Mist
£148.35
- Éminence Calm Skin Arnica Masque
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Estée Lauder
Micro Essence Treatment Lotion
£42.00
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Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
£13.14
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Weleda
Skin Food
£9.00
- Dermalogica Exfoliant Accelerator 35
Chamomile for oily skin
- Medimine Phyto Enzyme Powder Wash
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Paula's Choice
8% AHA Gel Exfoliant
£38.00
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Aēsop
Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Toner
£47.00
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Estée Lauder
Micro Essence Treatment Lotion
£42.00
- Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent
- ZO Skin Health Exfoliation Accelerator
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Mario Badescu
Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender
£8.95
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Anua
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
£17.00
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Cetaphil
Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes
£13.14
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I'm From
Mugwort Mask
£13.49
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Ole Henriksen
Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner
£29.99
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Darphin
Intral Toner with Chamomile
£28.13
Questions and answers
What does chamomile do for the skin?
Chamomile helps protect against signs of skin aging by improving dermal density and elasticity, and it may reduce fine wrinkles and moisture loss. Topical use also helps calm the skin and supports recovery from radiation-induced irritation.
How do you use chamomile?
Chamomile is applied topically as a cream, gel, or oil to help soothe the skin and manage concerns like irritation or signs of aging. It may be used as part of your regular skincare routine or alongside specific treatments as needed.
Should you use chamomile in the morning or at night?
Chamomile helps protect against UVA-induced skin aging when applied topically as a cream during the day.
Can you use chamomile every day?
Yes, you can use chamomile every day as it helps protect against signs of skin aging and improves skin moisture when applied topically. Topical application may also reduce skin irritation and symptoms like itching during daily care routines.
Does chamomile cause purging or irritation?
Chamomile is unlikely to cause irritation and may even help soothe discomfort like itching and burning on the skin. Studies show it is well-tolerated when applied topically to calm sensitive or stressed areas.
Which skin types is chamomile best for?
Chamomile is best for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin types, as well as specific concerns like dark spots, dry sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin, with top-rated products including Clarins Soothing Toning Lotion and Paula's Choice 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant. Lovi rates these products as having a Superior fit for these skin types.
Research on chamomile
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