German Chamomile Hydrosol
INCI Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
Overview
A gentle, herbaceous hydrosol distilled from German chamomile flowers.
What it is
German Chamomile Hydrosol is the water collected when German chamomile is steam-distilled. It carries a soft, herbaceous, faintly sweet character.
Where it comes from and how it’s made
German chamomile is grown widely across Europe. The water that condenses alongside the essential oil during distillation is collected separately as the hydrosol.
What it does in a formulation
As a light, fragrant water, German Chamomile Hydrosol is used in place of some or all of the water in a formula, bringing a soft, herbaceous note into the finished product.
Why Lovebee uses it
Chamomile’s gentle, trusted reputation carries through beautifully in hydrosol form — we like it for formulas that want that same calm, familiar character in a softer register.
Good to know
- Vegan and entirely plant-derived.
Common questions
- What does German Chamomile Hydrosol smell like?
Soft, herbaceous, and faintly sweet.
- Is German Chamomile Hydrosol the same as the essential oil?
No. The hydrosol is the water collected during distillation and is much more dilute than the essential oil.
- Is German Chamomile Hydrosol vegan?
Yes — it’s a plant-derived ingredient with no animal inputs.
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