Chamomile oil is one of the gentlest and most powerful herbal remedies you can keep in your natural wellness cabinet. Learn how to make chamomile oil with my simple recipe.

Chamomile infused oil smells incredible, soothes everything from dry skin to anxious thoughts, and is safe enough for little ones too.

If you’ve ever wanted a calming, multipurpose oil for your DIY salves, skin care, and everyday remedies, this is it. I always have a batch infusing on my shelf, and once you try it, you’ll see why.

I love using chamomile as it smells so good and is a gentle flower so I can use it safely on my children too. I always seem to have a chamomile infused oil going at my house, so I figured I needed to teach you how to make chamomile oil at home too!

This guide will show you an easy chamomile oil recipe using just two ingredients.

Benefits of Chamomile Infused Oil

Chamomile is a powerhouse herb! Here are some of the top benefits:

Multipurpose and Easy to Use: From facial oils and salves to hair care and massage blends, chamomile oil can be used in so many ways!

Soothes Irritated Skin: Perfect for eczema, diaper rash, sunburns, or post-shaving irritation thanks to chamomile’s natural anti-inflammatory properties.

Calms the Nervous System: Just inhaling the scent or rubbing it onto your temples can help reduce stress, promote sleep, and ease anxious thoughts.

Hydrates and Softens Skin: Infused in a moisturizing oil like avocado, chamomile delivers deep hydration for dry, rough, or sensitive skin.

Gentle for Babies and Children: Chamomile is one of the safest herbs for little ones. This oil works wonderfully in baby massage blends and natural diaper balms.

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How to Make Chamomile Oil

Now, let’s learn how to make your own chamomile infused oil! This recipe makes around 1 cup of total infused oil, give or take a bit.

Ingredients

1/2 cup chamomile
1 cup avocado oil
Parchment paper (I prefer unbleached, but whatever works)

Instructions

Add the chamomile flowers to a glass jar, making it about halfway full.

Then, add in the avocado oil to fully cover the chamomile. Cover the jar with a lid and parchment paper and keep it in a dark spot for a few weeks, shaking ever so often.

After after about 6 weeks, strain the oil through cheesecloth or a mesh strainer. Then enjoy!

How to Make Chamomile Oil from Tea

If you don’t have fresh or dried chamomile flowers, you can still make a DIY chamomile oil using chamomile tea bags!

Make sure to choose an organic chamomile tea to avoid additives.

From there, just empty your tea bags into a glass jar and add the carrier oil on top.

Follow the same infusion and straining process as the recipe above.

Depending on the tea, you might need to use a coffee filter as a strainer if the chamomile pieces are super tiny.

Chamomile Infused Oil Uses

Now that you know how to make chamomile oil, here are some ways to use it:

Massage Oil: Use it as a massage oil to relax muscles and reduce tension. Plus, the smell is so soothing too!
DIY Chamomile Salve: Combine your chamomile oil with beeswax to create a soothing salve for dry skin, lips, or minor cuts.
Facial Oil: Apply a few drops of the oil to your face at night for a natural, hydrating facial treatment.
Hair Care: Massage into your scalp to soothe irritation and promote healthy hair growth.
Chamomile Lip Balm: You can combine this with beeswax and shea butter to make a amazing lip balm too.

You really cannot go wrong with an infused oil with chamomile!

From calming teas to healing salves, this chamomile guide shows you how to make the most of this gentle herb.

Notes

Jojoba oil, olive oil, coconut oil, or any carrier oil can be used instead of avocado oil.
Homemade chamomile oil can last up to 12 months if stored in a cool, dark place. Depending on how clean your jars are and utensils used to make this recipe, it might last a lot longer too! I usually use mine all up before that timeframe though.
Chamomile oil is generally safe for all skin types, but always perform a patch test to check for allergies if you are worried.

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Materials

1/2 cup chamomile
1 cup avocado oil
Parchment paper (I prefer unbleached, but whatever works)

Instructions

Add the chamomile flowers to a glass jar, making it about halfway full.
Then, add in the avocado oil to fully cover the chamomile. Cover the jar with a lid and parchment paper and keep it in a dark spot for a few weeks, shaking ever so often.
After after about 6 weeks, strain the oil through cheesecloth or a mesh strainer. Then enjoy!

Final Thoughts

This chamomile infused oil recipe is one of the easiest and most rewarding DIYs you can make. With just two ingredients and a little time, you’ll have a soothing, skin-nourishing herbal oil ready to use for the whole family.

Once you make this, you’ll find yourself reaching for it again and again, and probably keeping a batch infusing year-round like I do!

Give it a try and see how simple, powerful, and calming herbal remedies can be.