DIY Calendula Chamomile Body Oil

Calendula and chamomile are two of my favorite botanicals for homemade body care. Both are gentle, beautiful herbs to keep on hand, and together they make a lovely infused body oil.

This calendula chamomile body oil is simple to make with dried flowers and a nourishing carrier oil. It’s a wonderful addition to a homemade beauty collection and makes a pretty homemade gift idea too.

If you enjoy making your own body oils, this is an easy recipe to add to the collection alongside Lavender Rose Body Oil and my other homemade body oil recipes.

Why Make Calendula Chamomile Body Oil?

Making your own infused body oil lets you choose exactly what goes into it and customize the carrier oil to suit your preferences.

Calendula and chamomile also make a beautiful combination. The finished oil has a lovely golden color and a naturally botanical appearance.

It’s especially nice to use after a bath or shower when your skin is still slightly damp.

What You Need

• 1 cup sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, or fractionated coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons dried calendula flowers
• 2 tablespoons dried chamomile flowers
• A clean, dry glass jar with a lid
• Fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth
• Clean amber glass bottle for storage

Important: Use completely dried flowers for this recipe. Fresh flowers contain moisture, which can encourage spoilage in an oil infusion.

How to Make Calendula Chamomile Body Oil

1. Add the Dried Flowers

Place the dried calendula and chamomile flowers into a clean, completely dry glass jar.

If you’re using flowers from your own garden, make sure they have been thoroughly dried before beginning.

2. Add Your Carrier Oil

Pour the carrier oil over the flowers until they are completely covered.

Gently stir the mixture to make sure the flowers are saturated with oil.

3. Let the Oil Infuse

Put the lid on the jar and place it somewhere cool and dark.

Allow the flowers to infuse into the oil for 2–4 weeks, gently shaking the jar every few days.

Keep an eye on the infusion and make sure the flowers remain submerged.

4. Strain the Oil

When the infusion has reached the flavor, color, and botanical character you want, strain the oil through a fine-mesh strainer or several layers of cheesecloth.

Press the flowers gently to recover as much oil as possible.

Discard the spent flowers.

5. Bottle Your Body Oil

Pour the finished oil into a clean, dry amber glass bottle.

A pump bottle makes it especially easy to use, while a small dropper bottle works well for a more concentrated application.

Add a pretty label if you’re making the oil as a gift.

How to Use Calendula Chamomile Body Oil

Apply a small amount of oil to clean, slightly damp skin after bathing or showering.

Start with just a few drops. You can always add more if needed.

It can be used on areas such as:

• Arms and legs
• Hands
• Elbows
• Knees
• Feet
• Other areas of dry skin

Avoid applying it to broken or irritated skin.

If you’ve never used a particular botanical or carrier oil on your skin before, it’s a good idea to test a small area first.

Choosing a Carrier Oil

The carrier oil you choose will affect the texture of your finished body oil.

Not sure which carrier oil to use? Read our guide to the best carrier oils for homemade body oils to compare textures, scents, skin benefits, and costs before choosing your favorite.

Sweet Almond Oil

Sweet almond oil is a classic choice for homemade body care. It has a smooth, lightweight feel and works beautifully in massage and body oils.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba has a silky texture and absorbs nicely into the skin. It’s a good option if you prefer a less greasy-feeling body oil.

Fractionated Coconut Oil

Fractionated coconut oil is lightweight and nearly odorless, which makes it a good choice when you want the botanical ingredients to be the star.

Can You Add Essential Oils?

You can leave this body oil completely unscented and enjoy the natural botanical aroma.

If you want additional fragrance, you can add a small amount of a skin-safe essential oil after straining the infusion. Follow the essential oil manufacturer’s recommended dilution rate for leave-on products.

Lavender would be a particularly nice addition to calendula and chamomile.

How to Store Homemade Body Oil

Store your finished body oil in a clean, dry, preferably dark glass bottle.

Keep it somewhere cool and away from direct sunlight and heat.

Because this is a homemade oil without a preservative system, make relatively small batches and pay attention to changes in smell, appearance, or texture. If it develops an off smell or other signs of spoilage, discard it.

Make It a Homemade Gift

Calendula chamomile body oil would make a beautiful homemade gift idea.

Pour it into a small amber bottle and add:

• A handmade label
• A ribbon or piece of twine
• A small dried chamomile flower
• A sprig of dried calendula
• A simple card explaining how to use it

You could also make a whole DIY beauty gift basket with several coordinating recipes.

More Homemade Body Oils

If you enjoy making infused body oils, try some of these variations:

• Lavender Rose Body Oil
• Rose Vanilla Body Oil
• Lavender Patchouli Body Oil
• Rose Body Oil
• Rosemary Body Oil
• Chamomile Body Oil
• Calendula Body Oil
• Vanilla Almond Body Oil
• Coconut Vanilla Body Oil

You can also check out 9 Homemade Body Oil Recipes for even more ideas.

More DIY Beauty Recipes

Once you have calendula and chamomile on hand, there are plenty of other homemade beauty projects you can make.

Try pairing this body oil with:

• Lavender Sugar Scrub
• Rose Sugar Scrub
• Lavender Bath Tea
• Lavender Milk Bath
• Whipped Body Butter

These recipes also make it easy to create a coordinated collection of homemade beauty gifts.

Calendula and chamomile make a beautiful combination for a simple homemade body oil. With dried flowers and a carrier oil, you can create a botanical infusion that’s easy to customize and lovely to use.

And if you enjoy making your own beauty products, this is just the beginning.

Once you’ve learned the basic method for making an infused body oil, you can experiment with different herbs, flowers, and carrier oils to create your own collection of homemade body care recipes.

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