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Data: Fair

Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract

  • Products with this ingredient are allowed for use in EWG VERIFIED but must meet use restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data.
  • This ingredient's score is higher if used in product forms that are inhalable (e.g., sprays, powders) because of respiratory concerns. The score is lower if used in product forms that have lower risk of inhalation (e.g., solids, liquids)
  • This ingredient's score is higher if used in products that may not meet industry safety guidelines or U.S. and international government requirements. The score will be lower if used in products that meet these safety guidelines and requirements.

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Other Concerns

Use restrictions (low), Neurotoxicity (low), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low), and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low)

SYNONYMS

● CHAMOMILE, ENGLISH EXTRACT
● CHAMOMILE FLOWERS EXTRACT
● ANTHEMIS NOBILIS EXTRACT
● EXTRACT (ANTHEMIS NOBILIS L.) CHAMOMILE FLOWER, ROMAN
● CHAMOMILE, ROMAN EXTRACT
● ROMAN EXTRACT (ANTHEMIS NOBILIS L.) CHAMOMILE FLOWER
● ENGLISH EXTRACT CHAMOMILE
● ROMAN EXTRACT CHAMOMILE
● ANTHEMIS NOBILIS, EXT.
● CHAMOMILE FLOWER EXTRACT

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

Extract of the camomile (Anthemis nobilis) flowers.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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anti-aging6 products
after sun product3 products
facial moisturizer/treatment51 products
serums & essences31 products
toners/astringents20 products
bath oil/salts/soak6 products
exfoliant/scrub17 products
facial cleanser53 products
conditioner98 products
makeup remover17 products
antiperspirant/deodorant11 products
moisturizer49 products
hand cream25 products
body firming lotion13 products
body wash/cleanser38 products
concealer24 products
makeup primer9 products
shampoo75 products
hair styling aid26 products
styling gel/lotion25 products
hair removal waxes1 products
baby shampoo7 products
baby soap8 products
baby lotion9 products
hair relaxer1 products
around-eye cream8 products
mask35 products
bar soap8 products
hair spray14 products
nail treatment1 products
detangler6 products
hair treatment/serum26 products
styling mousse/foam4 products
mascara3 products
foundation72 products
baby wipes4 products
eye liner2 products
shaving cream4 products
shaving cream (men's)2 products
baby toothpaste2 products
bronzer/highlighter3 products
other eye makeup2 products
foot moisturizer6 products
liquid hand soap6 products
setting powder/spray2 products
body spray12 products
tooth whitening1 products
facial powder2 products
muscle/joint soreness3 products
body oil3 products
hand sanitizer3 products
bubble bath2 products
daily use with SPF4 products
skin fading/lightener3 products
Eye Shadow Primers1 products
recreational sunscreen2 products
BB cream3 products
lip balm10 products
sunless tanning1 products
diaper cream4 products
damaged skin treatment1 products
foot cleansing1 products
lip gloss8 products
baby oil1 products
after shave2 products
eye shadow16 products
Face Wipes1 products
Hair Styling Gel3 products
personal cleansing1 products
CC cream1 products
toothpaste3 products
hair color and bleaching1 products
baby bubble bath1 products
Bath and Body Wipes1 products
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eyelash glue1 products
fragrance for women1 products

Neurotoxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more animal studies show neuromuscular effects at high dosesEvidence Supports Tradition: The in Vitro Effects of Roman Chamomile on Smooth Muscles(2018-01-01)

Use restrictions

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualificationsCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Allergies/immunotoxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
immune system or allergies - weight of evidence unknown/unassessedCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Limited evidence of skin toxicity or allergiesEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as toxic or harmful.European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Wildlife and environmental toxicityEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of skin irritationEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Developmental/reproductive toxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more human case studies show equivocal effectsUse of herbal products among 392 Italian pregnant women: focus on pregnancy outcome(2010-11-01)
  • Evidence Supports Tradition: The in Vitro Effects of Roman Chamomile on Smooth Muscles(2018-01-01)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Use of herbal products among 392 Italian pregnant women: focus on pregnancy outcome(2010-11-01)

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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