Skin Ingredient: Chamomile
If you have ever sipped a chamomile tea before bed and felt your shoulders drop, you already know what this little flower can do. But chamomile is not just your bedtime ritual in a cup. When it comes to your skin, it is one of the most powerful calming botanicals on the planet and one of the key reasons we built it into our RELAX sheet mask.
What is chamomile?
Chamomile is a flowering herb from the daisy family that has been used medicinally for over 5,000 years. Ancient Egyptians considered it sacred and used it to treat fevers and skin irritations. Today it is one of the most researched botanical ingredients in modern skincare, and for good reason. German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is the variety most commonly used in skincare, and it contains a compound called azulene, which gives the oil its distinctive blue colour and is responsible for much of its anti-inflammatory power.
What does chamomile do for your skin?
The short version: it calms everything down. The longer version is a lot more interesting.
It reduces redness and inflammation
Chamomile contains several active compounds including chamazulene, alpha-bisabolol, and apigenin. These have been shown to suppress the production of pro-inflammatory molecules in the skin. For anyone dealing with redness, rosacea, eczema flare-ups, or general irritation, chamomile is one of the most effective natural ingredients you can apply topically. It soothes the skin barrier rather than stripping it further, which is exactly what reactive skin needs.
It is a powerful antioxidant
Your skin is constantly fighting off free radicals from UV exposure, pollution, and daily stress. Left unchecked, these unstable molecules break down collagen and accelerate the visible signs of ageing. Chamomile is rich in flavonoids and other antioxidants that help neutralise free radical damage before it accumulates. Think of it as a quiet, consistent form of protection you apply rather than swallow.
It speeds up cell regeneration
Alpha-bisabolol, one of chamomile's key compounds, has been shown to accelerate the healing of damaged skin and support cell turnover. This makes it valuable for addressing uneven skin texture, post-blemish marks, and dull skin. Regular use helps your skin renew itself more efficiently, which over time means a clearer, more even complexion.
It soothes sensitive and reactive skin
If your skin tends to react to almost everything, chamomile is one of the most reliable ingredients to reach for. It has a calming effect on mast cells in the skin, which are responsible for triggering allergic-type reactions. This makes it particularly helpful for sensitised or compromised skin barriers, where even gentle products can sometimes feel like too much.
It supports moisture retention
Chamomile also has emollient properties that help the skin hold onto moisture, creating a soft, protective layer that prevents water loss without clogging pores. Paired with hyaluronic acid, the effect is noticeably deeper hydration that lasts long after the mask comes off.
Why chamomile is in the RELAX sheet mask
When we formulated the RELAX mask, we wanted an ingredient that worked on two levels at once: calming the visible signs of stress on the skin while also supporting the sensory experience of slowing down. Chamomile does both. Combined with lavender, hyaluronic acid, evening primrose oil, ginseng, and Australian Kakadu plum, the RELAX mask is designed for skin that needs to recover, not just be maintained.
Our bio-cellulose technology means the chamomile is not just sitting on top of your skin. It is being delivered deeper into the skin's layers through a material that mirrors your own skin's cellular structure. The result is more effective absorption and a longer-lasting effect than you would get from a standard cotton mask. Learn more about how bio-cellulose works.
How to get the most out of chamomile for your skin
The RELAX mask works best applied to clean skin after a warm shower, when your pores are open and ready to receive. Settle in for 20 minutes and let the chamomile and lavender do their thing. Pair it with the guided meditation on the QR code to take the calming effect from your skin right through to your nervous system. The difference when you do both at once is noticeable.
If your skin is going through a stressed or reactive period, masking two to three times a week gives chamomile enough time to build a genuine calming effect rather than just a one-off fix. Consistency is where the real results come from.
Shop the RELAX sheet mask and give your skin the calm it has been asking for.