Chamomile flower, 100 g
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Using chamomile in home cosmetics
Chamomile flower is mainly used for the preparation of herbal infusions in the water phase, oil macerates, glycerin extracts, bath mixtures, soaps and gentle skin products.
In cosmetics, chamomile is used as a plant ingredient for the care of sensitive, dry or stressed skin. It gives the products a pleasant herbal character and helps to support well-groomed skin.
How to use chamomile
You can use chamomile in home cosmetics in several ways. For products containing water, a short chamomile infusion is prepared, which must be thoroughly filtered and used as part of the water phase.
Because it is an aqueous plant extract, it is always necessary to use a suitable preservative in the finished product. For anhydrous products, chamomile is most often macerated in vegetable oil. The macerate prepared in this way is suitable for balms, ointments, body butters and massage oils.
Solubility and processing
The dried flower is not soluble in water or oil. It is therefore converted into cosmetic products in the form of an extract or a macerate.
- Herbal infusion: pour a small amount of flower with hot water at a temperature of approximately 80–90 °C, steep briefly and then strain thoroughly through a fine filter.
- Use in emulsions: chamomile infusion is added to the aqueous phase and heated together with it according to the specific recipe.
- Oil macerate: use only completely dry herb, clean utensils and always filter the finished macerate well.
Recommended dosage
- Herbal infusions: 2–5% dried flower relative to the amount of water.
- Oil macerates: usually 5–10% dried herb relative to the amount of oil.
- Bath salts and mixtures: approximately 1–5%.
- Soaps: Use in smaller quantities, as the plant parts in the product may darken over time.
What can you make from chamomile
Chamomile Facial Gel
Light water gel with chamomile infusion, glycerin and aloe vera. The recipe contains a water phase, therefore it is necessary to use preservative and check pH.
Ingredients
| Phase | Ingredient name | % | Conversion to grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Chamomile infusion from Chamomile flower, 100 g | 89.4 | 89.4g |
| A | Glycerin - palm free, 200 g | 3.0 | 3.0 g |
| A | Xanthan gum, 50 g | 0.8 | 0.8 g |
| B | Aloe Vera Juice, 100 ml | 6.0 | 6.0 g |
| C | Cosgard, 10 ml | 0.6 | 0.6 g |
| C | Lactic acid, 100 ml | 0.2 | 0.2 g |
Procedure
- Prepare a strong chamomile infusion: pour hot water over dried chamomile at a temperature of approximately 80–90 °C, steep for 10–15 minutes and filter thoroughly.
- After cooling, top up the infusion with boiled or demineralized water to the required weight.
- Mix xanthan gum in glycerin, then gradually stir the mixture into the chamomile infusion.
- Let hydrate for 10-20 minutes and mix again until a smooth gel forms.
- At temperatures below 40 °C add Aloe Vera Juice and Cosgard.
- Check the pH. For a facial gel, aim for around pH 5.0–5.5. Adjust with lactic acid drop by drop as needed.
- Fill into clean, disinfected packaging.
Packaging and use
- Suitable packaging: airless bottle, pump bottle or clear cup for quick consumption.
- Usage: apply a thin layer to clean skin.
- The recipe contains water and herbal infusion, therefore a preservative is necessary.
- Consume ideally within 2-3 months and store out of direct sunlight.
Gentle Chamomile Cream O/W
Light oil-in-water emulsion with chamomile infusion, almond oil and Olivem 1000 emulsifier. Suitable as a basic face or body cream.
Raw materials
| Phase | Ingredient name | % | Conversion to grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Chamomile infusion from Chamomile flower, 100 g | 69.7 | 69.7g |
| A | Glycerin - palm free, 200 g | 3.0 | 3.0 g |
| A | Xanthan gum, 50 g | 0.2 | 0.2 g |
| B | Almond oil, refined, 1 l | 13.0 | 13.0g |
| B | Shea butter, refined, 500 g | 5.0 | 5.0 g |
| B | Emulsifier Olivem 1000, 50 g | 6.0 | 6.0 g |
| B | Vitamin E natural, 5 g | 0.2 | 0.2 g |
| C | Panthenol provitamin B5 75%, 20 ml | 2.0 | 2.0 g |
| C | Cosgard, 10 ml | 0.6 | 0.6 g |
| C | Lactic acid, 100 ml | 0.3 | 0.3 g |
Procedure
- Prepare chamomile infusion, filter it thoroughly and weigh the required amount for phase A.
- Mix xanthan gum into glycerin and add to phase A.
- Heat phase A to 70–75 °C.
- In a separate container, weigh out phase B and heat it also to 70–75 °C until the Olivem 1000 and shea butter are completely dissolved.
- While stirring constantly, pour oil phase B into water phase A and mix for 2-3 minutes with a stick blender.
- Continue stirring during cooling to form a stable emulsion.
- At a temperature below 40 °C add phase C: panthenol, Cosgard and gradually lactic acid.
- Check the pH. For a face cream, aim for around pH 5.0–5.5.
- Fill into a clean, sanitized cup or airless container.
Packaging and use
- Suitable packaging: airless packaging or cosmetic cup.
- Usage: apply a small amount to clean skin or body skin.
- The emulsion contains an aqueous phase and an herbal infusion, therefore a preservative is necessary.
- Ideally consume within 2–3 months.
Anhydrous Chamomile Balm
Simple waterless balm made from chamomile oil macerate, shea butter and beeswax. With proper hygiene and without adding water, it usually does not require a preservative.
Raw materials
| Phase | Ingredient name | % | Conversion to grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Chamomile oil macerate from Chamomile flower, 100 g and Almond oil, refined, 1 l | 76.8 | 76.8g |
| B | Beeswax yellow flakes, 100 g | 13.0 | 13.0g |
| B | Shea butter, refined, 500 g | 10.0 | 10.0g |
| C | Vitamin E natural, 5 g | 0.2 | 0.2 g |
Procedure
- First, prepare the chamomile oil macerate. Pour the dried chamomile into a clean, dry container and cover with almond oil.
- For warm maceration, heat in a water bath to approximately 40–50 °C for several hours. For cold maceration, let stand for 2–3 weeks and shake regularly.
- Thoroughly filter the macerate through a fine cloth or filter so that no plant particles remain in the oil.
- Weigh out 76.8 g of the finished macerate, add beeswax and shea butter.
- Heat in a water bath until the wax and butter dissolve. Do not overheat the mixture.
- After dissolving, set aside, let cool slightly and stir in vitamin E.
- Fill into clean, dry cups and let set at room temperature.
Packaging and use
- Suitable packaging: aluminum or glass cup.
- How to use: apply a small amount to dry areas of the skin as needed.
- This is a anhydrous product, a preservative is not normally necessary unless water gets into the balm.
- Remove with a clean spatula or dry fingers.
| Unit weight (g) | 100 |
| Package size | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Ekokoza |
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