German chamomile (scientific name Matricaria chamomilla or Chamomilla recutita) is a medicinal herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. Distilled from the flowers of the plant, German chamomile essential oil is known for its deep blue hue, which comes from a chemical compound called chamazulene.

German chamomile essential oil is packed with chamazulene and bisabolol, two compounds known for their exceptional anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties.