Eucalyptus Blue Gum Essential Oil – Organic Overview
Ingredients: Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
This a beautiful, classic, sweet Eucalyptus Blue Gum Essential Oil with refreshing top notes. The number relates to the oils 1,8-Cineole content, a key active in the Eucalyptus family.
Cineole levels range from 45-95% across Eucalyptus varieties with 60-65 and 80-85 variants being most popular due to their blend of activity and aromatic profile. This aroma chemical is found in at least 200 essential oils and is also a major component of Cajput, Sage (white), Rosemary and some Lavender oils.
Cineole has some antioxidant activity and it has also been found to be a skin penetration enhancer which may be interesting in anti-ageing formulations but is something to be more mindful of for formulations targeting people with very sensitive skin.
Cineole has some antimicrobial properties and is useful as part of a natural antimicrobial preparation although it is unlikely to be able to act as a cosmetic preservative.
Extraction Method: steam distilled.
Eucalyptus Blue Gum Essential Oil Aromatics: A top note with a strong aroma, Eucalyptus Blue Mallee has a fresh, camphoraceous aroma.
Blends With: Basil, Cajeput, Cedarwood, Citronella, Lavender, Lemon, Myrtle, Frankincense, Spearmint and Tea Tree.
The Blue Gum Eucalyptus, is a deeply rooted perennial tree in the Mallee regions of Victoria and NSW. The bark is smooth and fibrous near the trunk base. Leaves are disjunct and linear to narrow-lanceolate. Juvenile leaves are glaucous and adult leaves gray-green. Eucalyptus leaves are the favourite food of Koalas, and have been used as traditional medicine by the aboriginal peoples of Australia. Having the highest cineol and eucalyptol among the Eucalyptus, it continues to be used as a highly popular Essential Oil throughout the world today.
Cautions: Avoid if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy. For external use only, this is considered toxic if taken internally. Dilute before use; may cause skin irritation in some individuals, so a skin test is recommended prior to use. Avoid contact with eyes.
All Crystal Korp Essential Oils are for external use only unless otherwise indicated.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and it should not be used by anyone who is pregnant or under the care of a medical practitioner.