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Chamomile Water – Benefits, Side Effects & Uses

by ThankMeNow Editors on Sep 10, 2025
The 2026 pharmacological profile of Chamomile Water focuses on its high heat capacity and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like chamazulene (in trace amounts). These allow the water to act as a heat sink, drawing "flush" away from the skin's surface. In modern routines, it is increasingly used as a "Pre-Active Primer" to lower the skin's surface temperature before applying potent ingredients like Retinoids or L-Ascorbic Acid, which can often feel "hot" upon application.