Ingredient

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf/Twig Oil

Eucalyptus globulus

Eucalyptus is famously favored by koala bears, but let it be known that this refreshing essential oil also has great properties for your skin.

The Eucalyptus genus is made up of over 660 species of shrubs and trees of the Myrtaceae family, native to Australia and other nearby islands. Eucalypti are commonly known as gum trees and can reach up to 90 m, with bluish bark and leaves covered in oil-bearing glands that maintain a blue shade until they mature into a yellowish hue.

What are the benefits of eucalyptus oil?

Refreshing

Cooling

Toning

When inhaled, the sharp, refreshing aroma of eucalyptus helps clear the mind. The oil is thought to have qualities that cleanse and cool the skin. Eucalyptus may also help to protect the skin barrier and retain moisture, making it a suitable ingredient for dry skin.

Did you know?

Used by the Indigenous people of Australia for centuries for its cleansing properties, the eucalyptus plant and its derivative were later introduced in England under the name of "Sydney Peppermint".