Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
AKA “Eucaluptus
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
AKA: Eucaluptus
Essential Oil · Perfuming · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Eucalyptus leaf oil from Australia refreshes and conditions skin while adding a clean, invigorating scent to your beauty routine.
Family
Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8000-48-4, 84625-32-1
Form
Oil
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Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Distilled from eucalyptus leaves and used traditionally by Aboriginal peoples and in Chinese medicine for anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Introduced to Western cosmetics in the 19th century for its stimulating and clarifying benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR