ORY® product lines:
☑ Skincare
☑ Haircare
◐ Handmade Soap (superfat)
☑ Cosmetics — calming duo; four-line with soap limited to superfat
Chamomile + Calendula Infused Squalane / Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride is an ORY® Build-Your-Own infused oil: dried Chamomile and Calendula steeped in the customer’s choice of Squalane or Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride, then strained and protected with vitamin E and rosemary antioxidant. It is ORY®‘s gentlest infused oil — two clinically supported calming flowers in the two lightest, most inert carriers — designed for sensitive, reactive, post-procedure, and baby skin. Each botanical brings peer-reviewed support — Chamomile: reviews document anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing activity, and a chamomile cream performed comparably to low-potency hydrocortisone in atopic eczema; Calendula: calendula extract accelerated wound healing in preclinical models, reduced radiation dermatitis in a phase III randomized trial, and is supported by a systematic review of wound-healing studies. This is the calming-flower duo in its purest, lightest form. Because it is an anhydrous oil, it needs no preservative and can be used neat, blended into creams and balms, massaged into the scalp, folded into cosmetics, or added to handmade soap as a superfat or recipe oil, depending on the carrier.
What is Chamomile + Calendula Infused Squalane / Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride made of?
Chamomile + Calendula Infused Squalane / Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride is compounded from dried botanicals and cold-pressed or plant-derived carriers. Components and what each contributes:
Carrier selection: customers choose one carrier — Squalane for every skin type including oily, acne-prone, and sensitive; Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride for every skin type; the neutral Build-Your-Own base.
- Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla (German chamomile) flowers): alpha-bisabolol, bisabolol oxides, matricin/chamazulene, apigenin (partly oil-soluble). Evidence — reviews document anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing activity, and a chamomile cream performed comparably to low-potency hydrocortisone in atopic eczema.
- Calendula (Calendula officinalis petals): faradiol triterpene esters, carotenoids (lutein, beta-carotene), phytosterols — highly oil-soluble. Evidence — calendula extract accelerated wound healing in preclinical models, reduced radiation dermatitis in a phase III randomized trial, and is supported by a systematic review of wound-healing studies.
- Squalane: weightless, sebum-identical, non-comedogenic, never rancid; best for every skin type including oily, acne-prone, and sensitive; hair — fine to medium hair and scalp serums (silicone-free slip); soap — does not saponify — superfat only (1–3%); shelf life 3+ years.
- Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride: light, odorless, silky, oxidation-resistant; best for every skin type; the neutral Build-Your-Own base; hair — light hair oils and scalp serums; soap — saponifies to a soft, low-lather bar — small superfat only (2–5%); shelf life 2+ years.
- Vitamin E (0.5–1%) and rosemary oleoresin (0.1%): Antioxidant protection of the infusion.
What skin type is best suited for Chamomile + Calendula Infused Squalane / Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride?
Chamomile + Calendula Infused Squalane / Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride suits the following ORY® skin types (carrier choice fine-tunes the fit):
- Sensitive: Chamomile and calendula calm redness and reactivity; the carrier keeps it light.
- Dry: Nourishing without heaviness; choose squalane for the silkiest feel.
- Mature: Wound-healing and antioxidant support; silky feel.
- Normal: Daily calming face and body oil.
- Combination: Light enough for mixed skin.
- Oily: Squalane/CCT are non-comedogenic; use 2–3 drops.
- Acne-prone: Anti-inflammatory botanicals in a non-clogging carrier; supports healing of marks.
What hair type is best suited for Chamomile + Calendula Infused Squalane / Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride?
Chamomile + Calendula Infused Squalane / Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride is used on the scalp and hair as follows:
- Sensitive scalp: Calming pre-shampoo or leave-on scalp oil.
- Color-treated: Post-color scalp comfort; chamomile/calendula enhance golden tones.
- Dry or damaged: Light ends serum.
- Straight and wavy: Weightless shine (1–2 drops).
- Curly and coily: Light sealing oil over leave-ins.
- Dandruff-prone, oily scalp, mature or thinning: Soothing base; pair with the rosemary blends for active scalp support.
What are the benefits of Chamomile + Calendula Infused Squalane / Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride?
The blend’s benefits combine each botanical’s evidence with the carrier’s properties:
- Chamomile: Reviews document anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing activity, and a chamomile cream performed comparably to low-potency hydrocortisone in atopic eczema.
- Calendula: Calendula extract accelerated wound healing in preclinical models, reduced radiation dermatitis in a phase III randomized trial, and is supported by a systematic review of wound-healing studies.
- Squalane carrier: Weightless, sebum-identical, non-comedogenic, never rancid; suits every skin type including oily, acne-prone, and sensitive.
- Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride carrier: Light, odorless, silky, oxidation-resistant; suits every skin type; the neutral Build-Your-Own base.
- Antioxidant-protected: Vitamin E and rosemary oleoresin extend shelf life and protect the botanicals.
- Preservative-free: Anhydrous; no water, no preservative needed.
Dual use across ORY® product lines
Chamomile + Calendula Infused Squalane / Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride serves the ORY® lines as an infused oil; its soap role depends on the carrier’s saponification behavior.
| ORY® line | Dual use? | How it is used | Typical level |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ORY® Skincare |
Yes |
Calming facial oils, post-procedure and eczema-prone balms, baby oils, eye-area oils (squalane), cleansing oils (CCT). |
5–100% |
|
ORY® Haircare |
Yes |
Soothing scalp oils, light ends serums, post-color scalp comfort. |
5–100% |
|
ORY® Handmade Soap |
Limited |
Superfat at trace only (squalane does not saponify; CCT/jojoba give soft bars); infused botanicals add label value. |
1–5% superfat |
|
ORY® Cosmetics |
Yes |
Lip oils, calming foundation emollient, cream blush base, makeup removers. |
5–30% |
Pros and cons of Chamomile + Calendula Infused Squalane / Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride
Pros
Cons
- Evidence-backed botanicals: Chamomile and Calendula each carry peer-reviewed support.
- Customer-matched carrier: Choice of carrier tailors feel and skin fit.
- Preservative-free and multi-use: Neat, in creams, on the scalp, in cosmetics, in soap.
- Natural positioning: Whole-botanical infusion in plant carriers.
- Stable: Antioxidant-protected; shelf life 2+ years (shortest carrier).
- Infusion captures oil-soluble actives only: Water-soluble compounds (green tea catechins, willow salicin) are only partly transferred — pair with extracts for full activity.
- Potency varies: Botanical quality, ratio, and steeping time affect strength; ORY® standardizes its method.
- Allergy cautions: daisy-family (Asteraceae) allergy — patch test; Asteraceae allergy — patch test.
- Carrier limits: Squalane: does not saponify — superfat only (1–3%); Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride: saponifies to a soft, low-lather bar — small superfat only (2–5%).
- Claims discipline: Hair and healing benefits are cosmetic (“supports,” “helps calm”) — not drug claims.
What is the best application of Chamomile + Calendula Infused Squalane / Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride?
Chamomile + Calendula Infused Squalane / Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride is applied as a leave-on oil and built into products:
- Facial oil: 3–5 drops of the infused oil on damp skin AM/PM, after serum, before moisturizer.
- Cream or balm booster: 5–15% in ORY® creams and balms.
- Cleansing oil: 20–40% with CCT for gentle makeup removal.
- Body oil: After bathing on damp skin.
- Scalp oil: Massage in, leave 20–30 minutes, shampoo (2–3× weekly).
- Cosmetics: Lip oil, foundation emollient, cream blush base.
- Soap: Per the carrier’s soap role in the dual-use table.
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.
- 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.
- Pommier P, Gomez F, Sunyach MP, D’Hombres A, Carrie C, Montbarbon X. Phase III randomized trial of Calendula officinalis compared with trolamine for the prevention of acute dermatitis during irradiation for breast cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2004;22(8):1447–1453.
- Givol O, Kornhaber R, Visentin D, Cleary M, Haik J, Harats M. A systematic review of Calendula officinalis extract for wound healing. Wound Repair and Regeneration. 2019;27(5):548–561.
- Huang ZR, Lin YK, Fang JY. Biological and pharmacological activities of squalene and related compounds: potential uses in cosmetic dermatology. Molecules. 2009;14(1):540–554.
- Huang WC, Tsai TH, Chuang LT, Li YY, Zouboulis CC, Tsai PJ. Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of capric acid against Propionibacterium acnes: a comparative study with lauric acid. Journal of Dermatological Science. 2014;73(3):232–240.
Disclaimer:
The information on this page is provided by ORY International, LC for educational purposes only. It summarizes published research about Chamomile + Calendula Infused Squalane / Caprylic-Capric Triglyceride 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, dermatitis, wounds, radiation dermatitis, acne, sunburn, dandruff, or any other condition. 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 and calendula are in the daisy (Asteraceae) family, so people allergic to ragweed or related plants may react. 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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