Botanical Name - Matricaria recutita
Aroma - Strong, warm herbaceous
Extraction - Steam distillation
Part of Plant - Flower heads
Country of Origin - Germany / France
Chemical Constituents - Trans beta farnesene, chamazulene (responsible for the deep blue colour of the oil), azulene
Uses - Relaxing and supporting to the nervous system. Calms, soothes and cools the skin. Is very anti-inflammatory and helps aid skin healing. Particularly useful for sensitive, allergic or dry skins.
Organic Certificate - This essential oil is certified organic by the Soil Association, which means you can be sure that it has been produced to the highest ethical and environmental standards. The Soil Association’s standards exceed the UK government's minimum requirements for organic products in many areas but particularly in animal welfare, GM and the use of pesticides. Standards are constantly reviewed to ensure they deal with current issues.