In the span of just a few short years, essential oils have surged in popularity and become one of the most popular natural wellness products on the market. Given the wonderful aroma of essential oils combined with their ability to do everything from heal skin conditions and alleviate anxiety to disinfect the home, it is no wonder that these tiny bottles of essential oils now generate such huge consumer demand.
Eucalyptus essential oil is one of the most useful and prevalent oils for a number of reasons, but since it is available in numerous varieties, it can be challenging to determine which Eucalyptus will best fit the needs of your specific product or brand. The Eucalyptus plant actually grows, in hundreds of species, and humans have identified the best ways to harness just a few of them.
The biggest difference between each Eucalyptus essential oil is the quantity of cineol, a chemical component also known as eucalyptol. Cineol offers strong therapeutic properties and has a fresh mint-like aroma, making it very useful for flavouring, fragrance, and medicinal uses. However, high doses have been shown to have negative health impacts, which is why the type of Eucalyptus utilised in each product must be carefully selected.
Eucalyptus is available in Blue Gum, Blue Mallee, Radiata, and Lemon varieties. This guide will help you discover which will best meet the needs of your consumers.
This most common form of Eucalyptus contains between 60-85 percent cineol. It offers the classically bold, rich, penetrating aroma of Eucalyptus with extensive therapeutic uses including as a decongestant, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory. This makes Blue Gum Eucalyptus the perfect natural ingredient in products geared toward fighting bacteria, clearing the mind, alleviating respiratory discomfort, and soothing tired muscles. Used in many different formulations like mouthwash, topical muscle rubs, and bath salts. However, due to its high cineol content, Blue Gum Eucalyptus is not recommended for use in products that will be utilised for children under the age of six.
Blue Mallee oil is the strongest Eucalyptus essential oil with extremely high eucalyptol content. This makes the oil powerfully therapeutic but also most in need of dilution before use. Blue Mallee Eucalyptus offers incredible antiseptic prowess and the ability to clear respiratory issues, so it is preferred in pharmaceutical preparations geared toward combating upper respiratory infections, stimulating the immune system, and relieving pain, particularly when blended with complementary oils like Lemon, Peppermint, and Rosemary. Given its strength, Blue Mallee isn’t recommended for children or pregnant or nursing women.
This much gentler and mild version of Eucalyptus is therapeutically versatile and the best choice to use for children and people with sensitive health conditions. It offers a cooling, refreshing, and citrusy aroma. Eucalyptus Radiata is often the preferred oil for products geared toward boosting the immune system, encouraging clear breathing, and energising a tired mind and body.
This unique Eucalyptus offers a sweet and rosy lemon-citronella aroma with all of the highly demanded therapeutic benefits of Eucalyptus. It can fight fungus and bacteria, relieve respiratory conditions, and purify the air to kill bacteria. Lemon Eucalyptus also functions as a highly effective and safe insect deterrent. This is an excellent oil to use in room mists, skin care oils, lotions, and bug sprays.
Aromatic Ingredients offers an expert product development team to help your company use the best essential oils when creating your cosmetic, body care, fragrance, and home care products. As you sort between the different varieties of Eucalyptus and other natural ingredients available to enhance your products, the team at Aromatic Ingredients is here to support you and help you put products on the market that consumers will continue to purchase time and time again.
