What Is Roman Chamomile Essential Oil
L'Roman chamomile essential oil is obtained by distilling the flower heads ofAnthemis nobilis. The name is misleading: it is not the same plant as common chamomile, Chamomilla recutita, but a distinct species with a different composition.
How Is It Different from Common Chamomile?
The difference is visible at a glance: distilled common chamomile produces a blueoil, due to the chamazulene formed during distillation. Roman chamomile does not. Its volatile fraction is dominated by angelate esters, which give it a sweet, fruity aroma and a profile more suited to comfort and relaxation than to reducing redness.
Which Products Is It Used In?
In LeLang formulas, it features in body treatments and the purifying face mask, where the aromatic component contributes to the result just as much as the functional one. Like all essential oils, it is used at very low concentrations, always diluted in the formula.
Benefits and Usage Precautions
It is one of the most expensive essential oils: the distillation yield is extremely low, which is why it appears in only a few selected formulas. It belongs to the Asteraceae family: anyone allergic to ragweed or mugwort should try it on a small area first.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Roman chamomile and common chamomile?
They are two distinct species. Distilled German chamomile produces a blue oil due to chamazulene; Roman chamomile does not, and its volatile fraction is dominated by angelate esters.
Why is Roman chamomile essential oil so prized?
Because the distillation yield is extremely low: it is one of the most expensive essential oils and appears in only a few select formulas.
Can Roman chamomile essential oil be used undiluted?
No. Like any essential oil, it is used at very low concentrations, always diluted in the formula.
Is Roman chamomile suitable for people with allergies?
It belongs to the Asteraceae family: anyone allergic to ragweed or mugwort should test the product on a small area first.
The selection of ingredients is curated by Elisa Avalle, founder of LeLang and a dermocosmetics specialist. Each formula is created and developed in LeLang laboratories.