Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
Why We Love It:
Chamomile is a fantastic herb for both your skin and sleep. If you are pregnant, you may experience discomfort in either one of these areas. Chamomile is a helpful moisturizer to use for with sunburn, windburn, and stretching skin. Chamomile has antioxidants that help soothe the skin. Apart from offering a soothing sensation, chamomile has been known to be an effective scent to induce relaxation and promote sleep.
Chamomile is generally safe to use topically; however, chamomile allergies can occur. If you are allergic to plants in the Asteraceae family, be sure to exercise caution before using products that contain the herb
What It Looks Like:
Chamomile is a highly aromatic herb with finely cut leaves and small, many-rayed white flowers with yellow centers. The chamomile flowers bloom daily throughout the growing season and easily reseed themselves.
What We Use It In:
Pregnant Belly Oil | Pregnant Belly Salve | Everyday Baby Balm
