Azulene and chamomile

Chamomile flower water and a drop of natural blue are the idea behind the Azulene Soother line.

A chamomile flower floating in clear water
Chamomile flower in clear water. Illustration

What it is

Chamomile is a small daisy-like flower that has been used in skin care for a long time. In the Azulene Soother line, SANTE uses chamomile flower water as the base of the formula, in place of plain water.

Azulene is the deep blue pigment that chamomile gives up when it is heated. SANTE explains that azulene is not simply extracted from chamomile: during steam distillation a compound called matricin changes into the deep blue chamazulene. That is why the gels and creams in this line are blue without any added dye.

The form used in the products is guaiazulene, listed on the pack as “Guaiazulene”. SANTE uses oil-soluble guaiazulene in creams, balms and gels, and a water-soluble form of azulene in toners, ampoules and waters.

Chamomile flower water share

  • Mist87%
  • Modeling Pack81%
  • Cream76%
  • Gel75%
  • Mask59%
  • Cream Mask59%
  • Cleansing Milk55%
  • Lotion54%
Azulene Soother products, chamomile flower water in place of purified water. SANTE reports this in its guide (as of 2026); where the pack label states a different figure, the label figure is shown.
Dried chamomile flowers and petals on pale linen

How the blue is made

  1. Matricinin chamomile flowers
  2. Steam distillationat a high temperature
  3. Chamazulenedeep blue
100 kg of chamomile to about 1 g of azulene, the figure in SANTE’s guide.1863Named from azul, Spanish for blue, by the chemist Septimus Piesse, as SANTE’s guide tells it.

Where SANTE makes it

Made by SANTE Cosmetics in Busan, Korea. The Azulene Soother line launched in August 2019.

Where it is used

Chamomile flower water or chamomile flower extract appears in every product shown further down this page. Several also contain hyaluronic acid, centella and panthenol, which are there to help skin feel comfortable and hydrated.

A smear of pale blue cream on white stone

What skin it suits

The Azulene Soother line is made for skin that feels dry, hot or easily upset, and for people who want a simple, comforting routine. SANTE describes it as hydration and soothing first. The light gel and lotion suit warmer days and oilier skin. The cream suits skin that feels tight in winter.

Products with azulene and chamomile

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