Eucalyptus globulus leaf/twig oil
AKA “Eucalyptus Oil, Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Eucalyptus globulus leaf/twig oil
AKA: Eucalyptus Oil, Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Oil · Perfuming · EWG: 6
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Not Clean
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf/Twig Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves and twigs of Eucalyptus globulus, Myrtaceae
Family
Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84625-32-1
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Anti-Aging
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Provides scent
Traditional Use
A combined distillation of eucalyptus leaves and twigs, incorporating centuries of traditional use by Aboriginal Australians for antiseptic and therapeutic purposes. Applied in cosmetics for stimulating and revitalizing properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
6
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf/Twig Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf/Twig Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Eucalyptus oil
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Therapeutic applications of eucalyptus essential oils.
Riham A El Shiekh, Ahmed M Atwa, Ali M Elgindy, Aya M Mustafa, Mohamed Magdy Senna, Mahmoud Abdelrahman Alkabbani + 1 more
Inflammopharmacology, 2025
Therapeutic applications of eucalyptus essential oils.
Riham A El Shiekh, Ahmed M Atwa, Ali M Elgindy, Aya M Mustafa, Mohamed Magdy Senna, Mahmoud Abdelrahman Alkabbani + 1 more
Inflammopharmacology, 2025
Therapeutic applications of eucalyptus essential oils.
Riham A El Shiekh, Ahmed M Atwa, Ali M Elgindy, Aya M Mustafa, Mohamed Magdy Senna, Mahmoud Abdelrahman Alkabbani + 1 more
Inflammopharmacology, 2025
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR