{"title":"Chamomile","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChamomile: A Natural Moisturizer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7719\/1993\/files\/chamomile-tea-a-natural-moisturizer.jpg\" alt=\"Natural Chamomile Tea\" style=\"float: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ewg.org\/skindeep\" title=\"A daisy shaped flower botanical rates a 0 on the skin deep scale.\"\u003eEWG Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"img-responsive\" alt=\"EWG Rating of Chamomile Flowers\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7719\/1993\/files\/score-image-2.png?v=1614782633\" width=\"85\" height=\"85\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e{Matricaria Recutita, Chamaemelum Nobile or Anthemis Nobilis}\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e {German Chamomile or Roman Chamomile}\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e {Asteraceae}\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart most commonly used:\u003c\/strong\u003e flower heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile makes a beautiful tea. It helps calm and soothe facial complexions by helping the skin retain moisture. Not to mention helps our bodies relax and decompress stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor super shiny, silky hair, use it as a rinse. These days, when we think of chamomile, we believe in tea. Chamomile tea is used worldwide to calm anxiety and soothe a worried mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuckily, it has these same effects when applied to the skin. Another everyday use for chamomile is in lotions and creams designed to alleviate dry and itchy skin. In addition, dermatologists recommend OTC lotions with chamomile to relieve sensitive, irritated skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile has antibacterial properties, which help unclog pores and prevent blemishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an \u003ca title=\"Antioxidants in Chamomile\" href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/antioxidants\"\u003eantioxidant\u003c\/a\u003e, it fights the effects of sun damage and environmental pollutants. In addition, because it is a natural moisturizer, chamomile delivers antioxidants deep into the skin, where they can help neutralize destruction caused by free radicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also improves skin regulation of natural moisture processes, which means the surface will hold moisture better and produce less moisture, preventing pimples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used in a scrub, it can eliminate dead skin cells while encouraging new skin cells to grow, as it hydrates and soothes the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust as it nourishes the skin externally, drinking chamomile tea will help moisturize the skin from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eErase Dark Patches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile is often added to eye creams as it has natural circulation boosters, which can help diminish the look of \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/how-to-fade-the-look-of-dark-circles\" title=\"Fade Under-Eye Dark Circles\"\u003eunder-eye circles\u003c\/a\u003e. Dark circles are created under the eyes when capillaries break and deposit blood particles under the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreased circulation can reduce the look of these circles by purifying the skin and carrying away these blood particles. In addition, its natural purifying abilities help minimize the look of discoloration on the surface, often caused by too much sun exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7719\/1993\/files\/daisy-flower-photo-coming-soon.jpg\" alt=\"chamomile used in eye creams\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen applied over time, it can lighten these patches by breaking up the skin's impurities. It can also lighten hair over time if used as a rinse regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, because it moisturizes and soothes skin, it can alleviate a dry scalp, which results in dandruff and brittle, straw-like hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile in creams, lotions, and even makeup is there for its ability to reduce inflammation and irritation. It is excellent for rashes, burns, bug bites, poison ivy, and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen mixed into a bath, it can quickly moisturize the entire body, soothing any areas of irritation. When using chamomile for the first time, please test a small patch on the inside of your elbow before using it elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Some people are allergic to chamomile as it is part of the ragweed family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca title=\"WSU Human Development Skincare Specialist\" href=\"\/en-de\/pages\/about\"\u003eKari Thomas\u003c\/a\u003e wrote this article.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0069\/7719\/1993\/collections\/314b03c05db11d7aa8490d5aea87470d_04bb4df2-d4f4-4531-98bc-6368f761b25d-1998711.jpg?v=1762819156","url":"https:\/\/nituralorganicskincare.com\/en-de\/collections\/chamomile-natural-moisturizer.oembed","provider":"Skin Perfection Natural and Organic Skin Care","version":"1.0","type":"link"}