What are the benefits of chamomile in natural skincare?

When it comes to skin care, chamomile is a bit of a superstar. Extremely gentle, it goes about its business providing nurturing support in a very understated manner. However, it’s gentleness is no reason to underestimate it!

The Greeks and Egyptians used crushed chamomile flowers to treat the skin conditions caused by dry, harsh weather, and today medics still report chamomile's anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties.

The word anti-inflammatory comes up a lot when talking about chamomile, and this is basically at the root its power.

• Dry skin
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Sensitive skin

Chamomile also has some antibacterial benefits, so it can be a gentle way of calming the early signs of spots and blemishes.

It’s important to remember that if you have any broken skin it’s best to speak to your doctor before applying any products. However, as far as sensitive skin goes, we’re big fans of this little hero ingredient!