Ingredient

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil (Eucalyptus Oil)

Eucalyptus globulus

Benefits

Refreshing, Cooling, Toning

Eucalyptus is famously favoured by koala bears and cold sufferers alike, 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 90m, 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 and balance the mind. The oil is thought to have antiseptic qualities that cleanse and cool the skin, and it is commonly used as a natural insect repellent. 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 antiseptic properties, the eucalyptus plant and its derivative were later introduced in England under the name of 'Sydney Peppermint'. The oil quickly became popular for its soothing action for respiratory complaints, thanks to a constituent called cineole, a powerful expectorant.

Where does Lush source eucalyptus oil?

Lush source eucalyptus oil from China. The leaves go through a process known as rectification, or double distillation. This produces the purest version of eucalyptus oil, with a concentration of 80% eucalyptol (the aromatic compound responsible for the oil’s well-known scent) in every batch.