Mother Nature. The beautiful gift that keeps on giving – giving us amazing skincare botanicals that is. And we’re here to talk about another one of them.

Did you know that chamomile is probably one of the most important ingredients in skincare? Well, now you do. Chamomile is one of the best skincare plants out there today. This powerful, apple-scented herb can be found in several different forms, like chamomile essential oil, extracts, tea, supplements, and creams, but thankfully they all offer natural beauty benefits.

Chamomile has many healing properties, including antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic. It is also considered to be hypoallergenic with the ability to neutralize skin irritants.

Unsurprisingly, chamomile is one of our most commonly sought after ingredient here at Mash Labs. Let’s highlight all of its beneficial goodness, and explore some of the most popular uses of chamomile in today’s skincare world.

Benefits & Uses

• As previously mentioned, chamomile has anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiseptic, and antioxidant properties.
• Great for anti-aging! Works to fight and block out irritants by eliminating free radicals which damage your skin and accelerate the aging process.
• It serves as a natural skin lightener, working to promote a healthy glow of the skin as it heals and restores its natural moisture content.
• Chamomile is a strong anti-inflammatory, making it great for sensitive and acne-prone skin types who have inflammation.
• It’s rich in antioxidants, which helps with reducing acne inflammation, breakouts, and minor scars.
• Excellent disinfectant properties, and is used to heal minor wounds.
• Soothes and heals burns, making it great for post-peel applications.
• Last, but definitely not least, chamomile extracts work well with other skincare products by increasing their powers and effectiveness.

Chamomile is one of nature’s most precious gifts and is one ingredient everyone should want in their skincare products. It’s a fabulous skincare herb, suitable for all skin types - whether you have acne-prone skin, dry skin, or pigmentation areas. The countless benefits of this herb demonstrate yet again that botanical extracts are generally the best choice for your skin.