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Chamomile
ORY® product lines:
☑ Skincare
☑ Haircare
☑ Handmade Soap
☑ Cosmetics — full dual-use botanical (see also the Chamomile Extract document)
Chamomile — German (Matricaria chamomilla) or Roman (Chamaemelum nobile) — is the daisy-like flower behind ORY®‘s bisabolol, azulene, and chamomile-extract ingredients. This document covers the dried flower and its oil infusion, the form used in Build-Your-Own oils, balms, and soap. Steeping dried flowers in oil captures the lipophilic soothing terpenes (alpha-bisabolol, bisabolol oxides, and matricin) along with flavonoids such as apigenin, producing an infusion with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing activity documented in reviews [1, 2]. A chamomile cream performed comparably to low-potency hydrocortisone in atopic eczema [3]. The main caution is allergy in people sensitive to the daisy family [4].
What is Chamomile made of?
Dried chamomile flower heads infused in oil release [1, 2]:
German chamomile gives more bisabolol and chamazulene; Roman chamomile gives a sweeter, apple-like scent and ester-based calming — ORY® uses German for skin activity, Roman for aroma.
- Alpha-bisabolol and bisabolol oxides A/B: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound-healing sesquiterpenes.
- Matricin (converts to blue chamazulene with heat): Anti-inflammatory; gentle warm infusions may take on a faint blue-green tint.
- Apigenin and other flavonoids (partially oil-soluble): Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory.
- Coumarins (umbelliferone): Antimicrobial.
- Carrier oil fatty acids and vitamin E: Emollient base.
What skin type is best suited for Chamomile?
Chamomile-infused oil suits all seven ORY® skin types and is a first choice for reactive skin:
- Sensitive: Calms redness, itch, and reactivity; eczema-prone skin [3].
- Dry: Infusion nourishes and soothes tight, flaky skin.
- Mature: Antioxidant flavonoids; gentle eye-area oil.
- Normal: Daily calming face or body oil.
- Combination: Jojoba infusion on reactive zones.
- Acne-prone: Anti-inflammatory; light carrier, sparing use.
- Oily: Grapeseed infusion at low levels, or use the water extract.
What hair type is best suited for Chamomile?
Chamomile oil calms the scalp and chamomile rinses brighten blonde hair:
- Sensitive scalp: Soothing pre-shampoo oil.
- Color-treated or chemically processed: Calms post-service scalp; enhances golden and blonde tones.
- Dry or damaged: Conditions scalp and ends.
- Dandruff-prone scalp: Anti-inflammatory and antifungal support.
- Curly and coily: Light sealing oil.
- Mature or thinning, straight, wavy: Scalp comfort.
- Oily scalp: Ends only.
What are the benefits of Chamomile?
Chamomile’s benefits are supported by reviews and clinical work [1–4]:
- Anti-inflammatory: Bisabolol, chamazulene, and apigenin reduce redness and swelling.
- Eczema relief: Comparable to low-potency hydrocortisone in a clinical study [3].
- Wound healing: Promotes re-epithelialization.
- Antimicrobial: Activity against skin bacteria and fungi.
- Antioxidant: Flavonoids protect against oxidative stress.
- Emollient: Infused oil restores dry, irritated skin.
- Scalp soothing and blonde brightening: Calms scalp; golden tone in rinses.
- Soap mildness and aroma: Infusion and chamomile tea (as lye water) yield a gentle, lightly scented bar.
Dual use across ORY® product lines
Chamomile’s dried flowers, tea, and infused oil serve all four ORY® lines.
| ORY® line | Dual use? | How it is used | Typical level |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ORY® Skincare |
Yes |
Face and body oils, calming balms, baby oils, eye-area oils, cleansing balms. |
10–100% infused oil |
|
ORY® Haircare |
Yes |
Scalp oils, hair oils; chamomile tea rinses and shine sprays for blonde hair. |
5–20% infused oil |
|
ORY® Handmade Soap |
Yes |
Chamomile-infused oil in the recipe and/or strong chamomile tea as lye water; dried flowers as gentle exfoliant (flowers brown). |
10–30% of oils as infusion; 100% of water as tea |
|
ORY® Cosmetics |
Yes |
Lip balms, calming tinted balms, eye-area products. |
5–20% infused oil |
Pros and cons of Chamomile
Pros
Cons
- Clinically supported soother: [1, 3].
- Three calming compounds: Bisabolol, azulene, apigenin.
- Customer-selectable carrier: Build-Your-Own friendly.
- Gentle aroma: Supports “calm” positioning without added fragrance.
- Affordable: Widely available.
- Asteraceae allergy: Documented contact allergen in ragweed-sensitive people [4]; patch test.
- Infusion potency varies: Flower quality and method matter.
- Oil rancidity: 6–12 months; add vitamin E.
- Flowers brown in soap: Use petals sparingly for looks; calendula holds color better.
- Water-soluble actives left behind: Pair with the extract for full benefit.
What is the best application of Chamomile?
Chamomile-infused oil is a leave-on calmer for skin and scalp:
- Face oil: PM on damp skin for sensitive or dry skin.
- Eye-area oil: Apricot-kernel chamomile infusion for delicate skin.
- Calming balm: With calendula infusion and beeswax for eczema-prone areas.
- Baby oil: Gentle massage oil.
- Scalp oil: Pre-shampoo for itchy scalps.
- Blonde rinse: Strong chamomile tea after shampooing.
- Soap: Chamomile-tea bars for sensitive skin.
- Cosmetics: Lip balm; calming tinted balm.
Best oils to infuse Chamomile
ORY® customers can choose the carrier oil for their Chamomile infusion. Recommended options:
- Jojoba: Stable, balanced, ideal for face and scalp; closest to skin sebum.
- Sweet almond: Gentle, nourishing; classic for baby and body products.
- Sunflower (high-oleic): Light and affordable; good for lotions and soap.
- Olive: Traditional salve and soap base; heavier.
- Grapeseed: Light option for oily or acne-prone skin.
- Apricot kernel: Light, silky; good for facial and eye-area oils.
- Recommendation: Jojoba or sweet almond for skin and hair; sunflower or olive for soap.
Peer-reviewed references
- Srivastava JK, Shankar E, Gupta S. Chamomile: a herbal medicine of the past with a bright future. Molecular Medicine Reports. 2010;3(6):895–901.
- McKay DL, Blumberg JB. A review of the bioactivity and potential health benefits of chamomile tea (Matricaria recutita L.). Phytotherapy Research. 2006;20(7):519–530.
- Patzelt-Wenczler R, Ponce-Pöschl E. Proof of efficacy of Kamillosan® cream in atopic eczema. European Journal of Medical Research. 2000;5(4):171–175.
- Paulsen E. Contact sensitization from Compositae-containing herbal remedies and cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis. 2002;47(4):189–198.
Disclaimer:
The information on this page is provided by ORY International, LC for educational purposes only. It summarizes published research about chamomile flower and chamomile-infused oil as an ingredient, including laboratory and animal studies and clinical studies of formulas that may differ from ORY® products. Results from these studies may not apply to every person or to ORY® products. This page is not medical advice and does not replace advice from a dermatologist, physician, or other qualified healthcare provider.
ORY® Skincare, Haircare, Handmade Soap, and Cosmetics products are cosmetics. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease or condition, including eczema, atopic dermatitis, rosacea, acne, dandruff, wounds, or infections. References to FDA or Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) findings describe the ingredient, not ORY® products, and do not mean FDA has reviewed or approved any ORY® product.
Results vary by skin and scalp type, formulation, and use. Chamomile is in the daisy (Asteraceae) family and is a known contact allergen for some people, especially those allergic to ragweed, and any cosmetic can cause irritation, sometimes from other ingredients. Always patch test, follow label directions, and stop use if irritation occurs. If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are buying for a child, consult a healthcare provider before use.
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