Beautiful skin is in our nature – something Herbacin has known since 1905. Camomile, in particular, is highly valued in herbal skincare for its versatile properties.
Even in ancient times, people recognized the power of plants. Not only for treating illnesses, but also for caring for the skin, nature has always played an essential role.
The so-called “true camomile” (Matricaria chamomilla) is a valuable plant in herbal skincare and should not be confused with related species such as “dog chamomile.” It belongs to the daisy family and is a delicate yet resilient plant, with soft yellow and white blossoms reminiscent of daisies.
Its positive effects on the human body were already documented in the 1st century AD by Pedanius Dioscorides, and renowned natural healers such as Paracelsus also praised the many benefits of camomile.
The “true camomile” is known for being:
- Soothing and calming to irritated skin
- Antibacterial
- Anti-inflammatory
- Relaxing
- Comforting and calming in times of restlessness
While traditional chamomile tea for digestive discomfort uses dried blossoms, herbal skincare primarily relies on liquid extracts derived from the flower heads.
The Benefits of Camomile for Your Skin
Camomile oil and camomile extract contain concentrated plant actives such as mucilage, flavonoids, and essential oils. Coumarin is responsible for the subtle scent and is only considered mildly toxic when consumed or used in excessive amounts.
The plant compounds found in “true chamomile” help stimulate the skin’s metabolism and support its natural regeneration processes. Its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties also promote the skin’s ability to repair itself. This makes chamomile-based skincare suitable for almost every skin type – including blemish-prone, oily, or irritated skin.
One particularly valuable component of chamomile in herbal skincare is bisabolol. This plant-derived active helps improve the absorption of other ingredients into the skin. As a result, chamomile can be easily combined with a variety of other actives – making it ideal for addressing specific skincare needs and concerns.
At Herbacin, the use of camomile in skincare has a tradition spanning more than 100 years. The founders, a pharmacist couple from Eisenach, developed the now globally popular kamille hand cream and even used plants from their own biodynamic cultivation in the early days. Over the decades, the range of herbal skincare products has continued to grow – reflecting the diverse needs of people, just like nature itself. Camomile remains a key ingredient in many Herbacin products to this day.
Herbacin Intensive Moisture Cream is specially developed to meet the needs of sensitive skin and provides year-round protection without leaving a greasy feel. Its unique combination of plant-based glycerin and organic chamomile, together with the intensive care benefits of aloe vera and vitamin E, helps protect sensitive skin from everyday environmental stress.
One of our most popular and gently effective skincare lines worldwide is Herbacin kamille. Designed to meet the demands of modern, busy lifestyles, the Herbacin kamille range offers all-around care and protection for skin, hands, and nails – for men and women around the world.