Green Tea + Calendula Infused Argan / Coconut / Avocado Oil

At ORY®, we believe you should know what’s in your products and why. This page lists the published research behind what we say about Green Tea + Calendula Infused Argan / Coconut / Avocado Oil. Each section starts with our claim, then tells you how well the research supports it, then lists the sources so you can read them yourself.

Please note: Some studies on this page tested green tea and calendula for medical conditions, and most used extracts, creams, or oral forms rather than an oil infusion. We share them for transparency. ORY® infused oils are cosmetics and are not intended to treat any condition.

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Supported — backed by peer-reviewed research or official safety reviews.

Supported, with caveats — the research points this way, but mostly from laboratory or animal studies, or at different strengths than ORY® uses.

Limited evidence — little or no published research yet. We say so openly.

1. General Description and Role

Claim: Green Tea + Calendula Infused Argan / Coconut / Avocado Oil is an ORY® Build-Your-Own infused oil: dried green tea and calendula steeped in the customer’s choice of Argan Oil or Coconut Oil or Avocado Oil, then strained and protected with vitamin E and rosemary extract. It helps skin and hair feel soft, nourished, and comfortable.

Verification: Supported. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has found each component safe in cosmetics: green tea leaf ingredients are safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing; calendula-derived ingredients are safe as used; plant oils including argan oil are safe as used; coconut oil is safe as used; plant oils including avocado oil are safe as used. CIR has not reviewed this specific blend.

Citations:

    • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. (2019). Safety assessment of Camellia sinensis-derived ingredients as used in cosmetics. International Journal of Toxicology, 38(3 Suppl), 48S–70S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581819889914
      • What it shows: CIR safety assessment (Green Tea).
    • Andersen, F. A., Bergfeld, W. F., Belsito, D. V., et al. (2010). Final report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel amended safety assessment of Calendula officinalis-derived cosmetic ingredients. International Journal of Toxicology, 29(6 Suppl), 221S–243S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581810384883
      • What it shows: CIR safety assessment (Calendula).
    • Burnett, C. L., et al. (2017). Safety assessment of plant-derived fatty acid oils. International Journal of Toxicology, 36(3 Suppl), 51S–129S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581817740569
      • What it shows: CIR safety assessment (Argan Oil).
    • Burnett, C. L., et al. (2011). Final report on the safety assessment of Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil and related ingredients. International Journal of Toxicology, 30(3 Suppl), 5S–16S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581811400636
      • What it shows: CIR safety assessment (Coconut Oil).
2. Composition and Production

Claim: Green tea leaves contribute some catechins (mainly water-soluble, so only partly captured by oil), chlorophyll, and aroma compounds. Calendula petals contribute oil-soluble faradiol esters and carotenoids. The carrier makes up most of the product. Argan Oil is light-to-medium and nourishing and suits dry, normal, and mature skin. Coconut Oil is rich and solid at cool temperatures, and suits dry body skin but not acne-prone faces. Avocado Oil is rich and nourishing and suits very dry and mature skin.

Verification: Supported. ORY® steeps dried (never fresh) botanicals in the carrier, strains them out, and adds 0.5–1% vitamin E and 0.1% rosemary extract. An oil infusion captures mainly oil-soluble compounds, so its strength differs from the extracts used in research. ORY® infused oils are made by steeping dried plant material in a carrier oil. The carrier oil makes up most of the finished product, so its own properties matter as much as the botanical’s — including allergy: nut-derived carrier oils such as sweet almond oil may not suit people with tree-nut allergies.

Citations:

    • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. (2019). Safety assessment of Camellia sinensis-derived ingredients as used in cosmetics. International Journal of Toxicology, 38(3 Suppl), 48S–70S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581819889914
      • What it shows: Describes botanical composition.
    • Andersen, F. A., Bergfeld, W. F., Belsito, D. V., et al. (2010). Final report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel amended safety assessment of Calendula officinalis-derived cosmetic ingredients. International Journal of Toxicology, 29(6 Suppl), 221S–243S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581810384883
      • What it shows: Describes botanical composition.
    • Burnett, C. L., et al. (2017). Safety assessment of plant-derived fatty acid oils. International Journal of Toxicology, 36(3 Suppl), 51S–129S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581817740569
      • What it shows: Describes carrier composition.
    • Burnett, C. L., et al. (2011). Final report on the safety assessment of Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil and related ingredients. International Journal of Toxicology, 30(3 Suppl), 5S–16S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581811400636
      • What it shows: Describes carrier composition.
3. Skin Type Suitability

Claim: This infused oil suits normal, dry, and mature skin (argan or avocado) and dry body skin (coconut). Choose argan or avocado, not coconut, for acne-prone faces. People with daisy-family allergy should patch test or avoid it.

Verification: Supported, with caveats. We found no clinical studies of this blend. Suitability is based on the carrier and the safety data for each ingredient. Chamomile and calendula can cause allergy in people sensitive to daisy-family plants. In an animal test, coconut butter scored high for clogging pores.

Citations:

4. Hair and Scalp Suitability

Claim: In haircare, this infused oil helps hair feel soft and look glossy.

Verification: Limited evidence. A lab study found EGCG stimulated cultured hair follicles. In a lab study on hair samples, coconut oil reduced protein loss during washing. Hair-growth and hair-loss claims are drug claims, and ORY® does not make them. ORY® haircare products are not intended to treat dandruff or scalp conditions.

Citations:

    • Kwon, O. S., et al. (2007). Human hair growth enhancement in vitro by green tea epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). Phytomedicine, 14(7–8), 551–555. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17092697/
      • What it shows: Lab study of EGCG on hair follicles.
    • U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 21 CFR 310.527 — Drug products offered over-the-counter for external use as hair growers or for hair loss prevention. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/21/310.527
      • What it shows: FDA treats hair-growth and hair-loss products as drugs.
    • Rele, A. S., & Mohile, R. B. (2003). Effect of mineral oil, sunflower oil, and coconut oil on prevention of hair damage. Journal of Cosmetic Science, 54(2), 175–192. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12715094/
      • What it shows: Lab study on hair samples.
5. Benefits

Claim: This infused oil helps skin and hair feel soft, smooth, and nourished and provides antioxidant support.

Verification: Supported, with caveats. Most of the moisturizing benefit comes from the carrier; for example, coconut oil moisturized dry skin as well as mineral oil in a randomized trial. Human studies of green tea for sun protection and acne used water-soluble polyphenols or EGCG, not an oil infusion, and those are drug claims. Calendula has been studied for wounds and for skin reactions during radiation therapy, with mixed trial results; these are medical uses. ORY® does not make wound, eczema, acne, sun-protection, or hair-growth claims for this oil.

Citations:

    • Katiyar, S. K., Ahmad, N., & Mukhtar, H. (2000). Green tea and skin. Archives of Dermatology, 136(8), 989–994. https://doi.org/10.1001/archderm.136.8.989
      • What it shows: Review of green tea and skin.
    • Elmets, C. A., Singh, D., Tubesing, K., Matsui, M., Katiyar, S., & Mukhtar, H. (2001). Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 44(3), 425–432. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11209110/
      • What it shows: Human UV study (not an oil infusion).
    • Yoon, J. Y., Kwon, H. H., Min, S. U., Thiboutot, D. M., & Suh, D. H. (2013). Epigallocatechin-3-gallate improves acne in humans by modulating intracellular molecular targets and inhibiting P. acnes. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 133(2), 429–440. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23096708/
      • What it shows: Acne study of EGCG (a medical use).
    • Givol, O., Kornhaber, R., Visentin, D., Cleary, M., Haik, J., & Harats, M. (2019). A systematic review of Calendula officinalis extract for wound healing. Wound Repair and Regeneration, 27(5), 548–561. https://doi.org/10.1111/wrr.12737
      • What it shows: Systematic review of wound healing (a medical use).
    • Pommier, P., Gomez, F., Sunyach, M. P., D’Hombres, A., Carrie, C., & Montbarbon, X. (2004). 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, 22(8), 1447–1453. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2004.07.063
      • What it shows: Radiation dermatitis trial (a medical use).
    • Sharp, L., Finnilä, K., Johansson, H., Abrahamsson, M., Hatschek, T., & Bergenmar, M. (2013). No differences between Calendula cream and aqueous cream in the prevention of acute radiation skin reactions – Results from a randomised blinded trial. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 17(4), 429–435. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2012.11.003
      • What it shows: Later trial with no difference from a plain cream.
    • Boucetta, K. Q., Charrouf, Z., Aguenaou, H., Derouiche, A., & Bensouda, Y. (2015). The effect of dietary and/or cosmetic argan oil on postmenopausal skin elasticity. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 10, 339–349. https://doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S71684
      • What it shows: Study combining oral and topical argan oil.
    • Agero, A. L., & Verallo-Rowell, V. M. (2004). A randomized double-blind controlled trial comparing extra virgin coconut oil with mineral oil as a moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis. Dermatitis, 15(3), 109–116. https://doi.org/10.2310/derm.1.2004.2015
      • What it shows: Randomized trial of coconut oil in dry skin.
    • Rele, A. S., & Mohile, R. B. (2003). Effect of mineral oil, sunflower oil, and coconut oil on prevention of hair damage. Journal of Cosmetic Science, 54(2), 175–192. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12715094/
      • What it shows: Lab study on hair samples.
    • U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2019, February 26). Sunscreen drug products for over-the-counter human use (proposed rule), 84 FR 6204. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/02/26/2019-03019/sunscreen-drug-products-for-over-the-counter-human-use
      • What it shows: FDA sunscreen rules.
    • U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 21 CFR Part 333, Subpart D — Topical acne drug products for over-the-counter human use. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-333/subpart-D
      • What it shows: FDA acne drug rule.
6. Use Across ORY® Product Lines

Claim: Green Tea + Calendula Infused Argan / Coconut / Avocado Oil is used in all four ORY® product lines; its soap role depends on the carrier.

Verification: Supported. Soap use by carrier: Argan Oil — superfat or 5–10% of oils; Coconut Oil — recipe oil at 20–30% of oils; Avocado Oil — recipe oil at 5–20% of oils. Being oil-only, the infusion needs no preservative if kept free of water.

Product lineTypical levelHow ORY® uses it
Skincare5–100%Face oils (argan), body oils and butters (coconut or avocado), and balms.
Haircare5–100%Hair oils, masks, pre-shampoo treatments (coconut), and shine serums (argan).
Handmade Soap5–30% of oilsCoconut and avocado as recipe oils; argan as superfat.
Cosmetics5–30%Lip balms, cream sticks, foundations (argan), and cleansing balms (coconut).

Citations:

7. Pros

Claim: CIR-reviewed botanicals in a carrier matched to each customer’s skin and hair.

Verification: Supported. Each component has a CIR safety conclusion.

Citations:

    • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. (2019). Safety assessment of Camellia sinensis-derived ingredients as used in cosmetics. International Journal of Toxicology, 38(3 Suppl), 48S–70S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581819889914
      • What it shows: CIR safety assessment (Green Tea).
    • Andersen, F. A., Bergfeld, W. F., Belsito, D. V., et al. (2010). Final report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel amended safety assessment of Calendula officinalis-derived cosmetic ingredients. International Journal of Toxicology, 29(6 Suppl), 221S–243S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581810384883
      • What it shows: CIR safety assessment (Calendula).
    • Burnett, C. L., et al. (2017). Safety assessment of plant-derived fatty acid oils. International Journal of Toxicology, 36(3 Suppl), 51S–129S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581817740569
      • What it shows: CIR safety assessment (Argan Oil).
    • Burnett, C. L., et al. (2011). Final report on the safety assessment of Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil and related ingredients. International Journal of Toxicology, 30(3 Suppl), 5S–16S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581811400636
      • What it shows: CIR safety assessment (Coconut Oil).
8. Cons

Claim: Infusion strength varies, the botanical research used other forms, and some ingredients carry allergy cautions.

Verification: Supported. We list these limits so you have the full picture:

    • Variable strength. Depends on botanical quality, ratio, and steeping time.
    • Different forms in research. Studies used extracts, creams, essential oils, or oral products, not this infusion.
    • Partial capture. Oil captures only part of green tea’s water-soluble catechins.
    • Daisy-family allergy. Chamomile and calendula can cause allergy.
    • Coconut. Can clog pores on the face.
    • No blend-specific trials. Evidence is for individual ingredients.

Citations:

    • Paulsen, E. (2002). Contact sensitization from Compositae-containing herbal remedies and cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis, 47(4), 189–198. https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-0536.2002.470401.x
      • What it shows: Allergy.
    • Katiyar, S. K., Ahmad, N., & Mukhtar, H. (2000). Green tea and skin. Archives of Dermatology, 136(8), 989–994. https://doi.org/10.1001/archderm.136.8.989
      • What it shows: Review of green tea and skin.
    • Elmets, C. A., Singh, D., Tubesing, K., Matsui, M., Katiyar, S., & Mukhtar, H. (2001). Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 44(3), 425–432. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11209110/
      • What it shows: Human UV study (not an oil infusion).
9. Safety Notes

Claim: Patch test before use; for external use only.

Verification: Supported. Follow these precautions:

    • Patch test any new product on a small area for 24–48 hours before full use.
    • If you are allergic to ragweed, chamomile, daisies, or other plants in the daisy (Asteraceae) family, patch test carefully or avoid this product.
    • If you have a nut or seed allergy, check the carrier before use.
    • Store away from heat and light, keep water out of the bottle, and discard if it smells rancid.
    • Stop use if redness, burning, itching, or rash occurs, and talk to a healthcare provider.
    • For external use only. Avoid the eyes.
    • If you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are buying for a child, ask a healthcare provider before use.

Citations:

    • Paulsen, E. (2002). Contact sensitization from Compositae-containing herbal remedies and cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis, 47(4), 189–198. https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-0536.2002.470401.x
      • What it shows: Allergy.
    • Burnett, C. L., et al. (2017). Safety assessment of plant-derived fatty acid oils. International Journal of Toxicology, 36(3 Suppl), 51S–129S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581817740569
      • What it shows: Carrier safety.
    • Burnett, C. L., et al. (2011). Final report on the safety assessment of Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil and related ingredients. International Journal of Toxicology, 30(3 Suppl), 5S–16S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581811400636
      • What it shows: Carrier safety.
10. Product-line notes
    • ORY® Skincare: For external use only. Not for deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns.
    • ORY® Haircare: Designed for scalp comfort and the look and feel of hair. Not intended to treat dandruff or scalp conditions, or to promote hair growth or prevent hair loss. If you notice sudden shedding or a persistent itchy, flaking scalp, see a dermatologist.
    • ORY® Handmade Soap: Handmade soap is naturally alkaline, and each bar may vary slightly in color, scent, and texture. Not intended to treat eczema or any skin condition.
    • ORY® Cosmetics: Lip products are not intended to treat or protect chapped or cracked lips. Do not share applicators, and replace any product that changes color, smell, or texture.
11. References

Peer-reviewed research

    • Agero, A. L., & Verallo-Rowell, V. M. (2004). A randomized double-blind controlled trial comparing extra virgin coconut oil with mineral oil as a moisturizer for mild to moderate xerosis. Dermatitis, 15(3), 109–116. https://doi.org/10.2310/derm.1.2004.2015
    • Andersen, F. A., Bergfeld, W. F., Belsito, D. V., et al. (2010). Final report of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel amended safety assessment of Calendula officinalis-derived cosmetic ingredients. International Journal of Toxicology, 29(6 Suppl), 221S–243S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581810384883
    • Boucetta, K. Q., Charrouf, Z., Aguenaou, H., Derouiche, A., & Bensouda, Y. (2015). The effect of dietary and/or cosmetic argan oil on postmenopausal skin elasticity. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 10, 339–349. https://doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S71684
    • Burnett, C. L., et al. (2011). Final report on the safety assessment of Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil and related ingredients. International Journal of Toxicology, 30(3 Suppl), 5S–16S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581811400636
    • Burnett, C. L., et al. (2017). Safety assessment of plant-derived fatty acid oils. International Journal of Toxicology, 36(3 Suppl), 51S–129S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581817740569
    • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. (2019). Safety assessment of Camellia sinensis-derived ingredients as used in cosmetics. International Journal of Toxicology, 38(3 Suppl), 48S–70S. https://doi.org/10.1177/1091581819889914
    • Elmets, C. A., Singh, D., Tubesing, K., Matsui, M., Katiyar, S., & Mukhtar, H. (2001). Cutaneous photoprotection from ultraviolet injury by green tea polyphenols. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 44(3), 425–432. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11209110/
    • Fulton, J. E. (1989). Comedogenicity and irritancy of commonly used ingredients in skin care products. Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, 40(6), 321–333. https://hero.epa.gov/hero/index.cfm/reference/details/reference_id/4864275
    • Givol, O., Kornhaber, R., Visentin, D., Cleary, M., Haik, J., & Harats, M. (2019). A systematic review of Calendula officinalis extract for wound healing. Wound Repair and Regeneration, 27(5), 548–561. https://doi.org/10.1111/wrr.12737
    • Katiyar, S. K., Ahmad, N., & Mukhtar, H. (2000). Green tea and skin. Archives of Dermatology, 136(8), 989–994. https://doi.org/10.1001/archderm.136.8.989
    • Kwon, O. S., et al. (2007). Human hair growth enhancement in vitro by green tea epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). Phytomedicine, 14(7–8), 551–555. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17092697/
    • Paulsen, E. (2002). Contact sensitization from Compositae-containing herbal remedies and cosmetics. Contact Dermatitis, 47(4), 189–198. https://doi.org/10.1034/j.1600-0536.2002.470401.x
    • Pommier, P., Gomez, F., Sunyach, M. P., D’Hombres, A., Carrie, C., & Montbarbon, X. (2004). 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, 22(8), 1447–1453. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2004.07.063
    • Rele, A. S., & Mohile, R. B. (2003). Effect of mineral oil, sunflower oil, and coconut oil on prevention of hair damage. Journal of Cosmetic Science, 54(2), 175–192. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12715094/
    • Sharp, L., Finnilä, K., Johansson, H., Abrahamsson, M., Hatschek, T., & Bergenmar, M. (2013). No differences between Calendula cream and aqueous cream in the prevention of acute radiation skin reactions – Results from a randomised blinded trial. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 17(4), 429–435. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2012.11.003
    • Yoon, J. Y., Kwon, H. H., Min, S. U., Thiboutot, D. M., & Suh, D. H. (2013). Epigallocatechin-3-gallate improves acne in humans by modulating intracellular molecular targets and inhibiting P. acnes. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 133(2), 429–440. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23096708/

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