Recipe
Chamomile flower water (hydrosol)
- Herb:
- German chamomile Matricaria chamomilla
- Method:
- Hydrosol (hydrolat)
- Plant part:
- Flower
AdvancedRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Choose a finished cosmetic chamomile hydrosol with ingredients, intended use, manufacturer and expiry information. Hydrosol is neither essential oil nor tea.
- Use and store according to the label, including after opening; do not add water or tea or contaminate the contents.
- Do not apply to the eyes or ingest unless the product is explicitly intended for that use. Refrigeration or a home skin test alone does not establish microbiological safety.
Notes
Selecting and using a finished cosmetic flower water; this is not a home-distillation or treatment guide. Avoid with an Asteraceae allergy.
Why it works
Without a verified manufacturing and preservation process, no safe shelf life can be inferred for a home hydrosol. FDA describes cosmetic microbial contamination and effective preservation; this is not evidence of medicinal effects of chamomile water.
Related
German chamomile — Herb card
Hydrosol (hydrolat) — Processing method detail