Beautiful skin is in our nature – and Herbacin has known that since 1905. Chamomile, in particular, is highly valued in herbal cosmetics for its versatile properties.
Even in ancient times, people understood the power of plants. Not only in the treatment of illness, but also in skincare, humans have long relied on the healing strength of nature.
The so-called “true chamomile” (Matricaria chamomilla) is a valuable plant in herbal cosmetics and should not be confused with its close relatives, such as “false chamomile.” True chamomile belongs to the daisy family. With its delicate white and yellow petals, the humble herb is a simple natural beauty that resembles a daisy.
The beneficial effects of chamomile on the human body were already mentioned in the 1st century AD by Dioscorides. Later on, famous herbalists such as Paracelsus praised its wide-ranging healing potential.
True chamomile is known to be:
- Soothing to irritation
- Antibacterial
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antispasmodic
- Calming during restlessness
While classic chamomile tea for digestive complaints is made from dried flowers, herbal skincare primarily uses liquid extracts from the flower heads.
The benefits of chamomile for your skin
Chamomile oil and chamomile extract contain concentrated plant-based active ingredients, including mucilage, flavonoids, and essential oils. The subtle fragrance comes from coumarin, which can have a mildly toxic effect if consumed or used excessively.
The natural compounds found in true chamomile stimulate skin metabolism and support the skin’s natural regeneration process. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, chamomile helps the skin heal itself. That’s why skincare products with chamomile are suitable for almost every skin type – including oily, blemished, or irritated skin.
One of the most precious compounds for herbal skincare is bisabolol, a natural component found in chamomile. It helps the skin absorb active ingredients more effectively. That makes chamomile-based skincare easy to combine with other powerful botanicals – ideal for targeting specific skincare needs or concerns.
At Herbacin, the use of chamomile in our skincare products has a tradition going back more than 100 years. Our founders – a pharmacist couple from Eisenach – developed the world-famous kamille hand cream and even used chamomile from their own biodynamic cultivation in the early days. Over the decades, our product range continued to grow – because the skin’s needs are as diverse as nature itself. Today, chamomile is a key ingredient in many Herbacin products.
Herbacin Intensiv Pflegecreme wurde speziell auf die Bedürfnisse empfindlicher Haut abgestimmt und bietet perfekten Ganzjahresschutz, ohne ein fettiges Hautgefühl zu hinterlassen. Eine einzigartige Wirkstoffkombination aus pflanzlichem Glycerin und Bio-Kamille sowie den intensiv pflegenden Eigenschaften von Aloe Vera und Vitamin E. Sie eignet sich für alle, die ihre empfindliche Haut nachhaltig gegen belastende Umwelteinflüsse schützen wollen.
One of our most popular and gentle skincare collections worldwide is Herbacin kamille. The kamille products are designed to offer reliable, everyday care for your skin, hands, and nails – perfectly suited to the hectic pace of modern life. A soothing solution for men and women all over the world.