Anthemis Nobilis Oil (Roman Chamomile Essential Oil) is a therapeutic-grade essential oil steam-distilled from the flowers of Anthemis nobilis (Chamaemelum nobile), presenting as almost colourless to very pale blue. One of the most prized and gentle essential oils in aromatherapy, Roman Chamomile is renowned for its intensely sweet, warm, apple-like floral fragrance and exceptional calming, anti-inflammatory, and skin-soothing properties — making it one of the most valued oils for sensitive skin, anxiety relief, and children’s formulations.
Applications:
- Aromatherapy (calming diffuser blends, stress and anxiety relief, sleep support)
- Skincare (sensitive and reactive skin formulations, anti-inflammatory serums, rosacea support)
- Baby & Children’s Care (gentle calming products, bath oils, soothing balms)
- Personal Care (facial toners, calming mists, premium skincare formulations)
Key Features & Benefits:
- Almost colourless – high purity therapeutic-grade Roman Chamomile oil
- No animal substance – suitable for vegan and Halal-compliant formulations
- Exceptional calming and anti-anxiety aromatherapy properties
- Gentle anti-inflammatory action safe for sensitive and children’s skin
- Sweet, warm, apple-like floral fragrance profile
Composition: an ester oil
Roman chamomile oil is unusual among essential oils in being dominated by esters, mainly esters of angelic acid (such as isobutyl angelate and 2-methylbutyl angelate) and of isobutyric acid. These esters carry its sweet, fruity, apple-like note and are the main markers on a GC-MS report. It contains little or none of the chamazulene and bisabolol that characterise German chamomile, which is why the colour is pale; a strong blue colour would indicate German chamomile or a blend. See Chamomile Roman Oil for the Roman versus German comparison.
Allergy and sensitive-skin positioning
Chamomile belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family, so people sensitised to other members of that family, such as ragweed, chrysanthemum or calendula, may also react to chamomile. For products positioned for sensitive skin or children, that belongs in the finished-product safety assessment alongside the declarable fragrance allergens.
Storage
Store sealed, cool and dark. Esters can slowly hydrolyse in the presence of moisture, which flattens the fruity top note, so keep containers dry and tightly closed.
What to ask for on the certificate of analysis
- Species (Chamaemelum nobile, syn. Anthemis nobilis) and INCI name (Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil)
- GC-MS profile with the main angelate and isobutyrate esters quantified
- Physical constants: relative density, refractive index, optical rotation, ester value
- Declarable fragrance allergens and a current IFRA certificate
- Country of origin and batch number
