Eucalyptus Essential Oil

INCI Name

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Botanical Name

Eucalyptus globulus

Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil) is a steam-distilled oil rich in 1,8-cineole. It provides a fresh, camphorous aroma and is used to refresh and deodorize cosmetic products. Best used at low concentrations with careful dilution.

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Primary Function
Essential Oil
Add'l Function
Fragrance
Active
Scent Profile
Camphorous
Fresh
Herbaceous
Medicinal
Is It Natural?
Natural (Steam-Distilled)
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Skin Type Suitability

Oily
Combination
Blemish-Prone
Normal
Considered Safe for Teens
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Typical Product Use

Fragrance, skin conditioning, refreshing, masking agent

Product Type(s):

Cleanser
Balm
Oil
Cream
Lotion
Serum

Typical Usage Range:

0.1–1% in leave-on; up to 3% in rinse-off formulations

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Supportive Qualities

Refreshing aroma, helps clarify oily/congested skin appearance, traditional use for invigorating and deodorizing benefits

Primary Components:

1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), α-pinene, limonen

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Important to Know

May irritate sensitive skin; avoid use during pregnancy and in infants/young children; do not apply near eyes or mucous membranes

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Steam distillation of leaves/twigs

Prefer steam-distilled oil; select lots with specified 1,8-cineole content; store cool to limit oxidation

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More information*

Explore additional safety and regulatory data from trusted external sources:

Cosmetics Info
Cosmetic Ingredient Review
EWG's Skin Deep
INCIDecoder
SkinSAFE
SpecialChem

*The ingredient details on this page are intended for general educational use and should not be considered exhaustive. Additional properties, uses, or safety considerations may be available from other sources. Root & Ritual Apothecary is not affiliated with Cosmetics Info, Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), INCIDecoder, SkinSafe, EWG Skin Deep, or SpecialChem. External links are provided solely for informational purposes; Root & Ritual does not control or guarantee the accuracy, methodology, or conclusions of third-party sources, including consumer rating systems such as EWG.