Melaleuca minor (Cajeput) leaf/twig oil
AKA “Cajeput Leaf/Twig Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Melaleuca minor (Cajeput) leaf/twig oil
AKA: Cajeput Leaf/Twig Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Melaleuca Minor [Cajeput] Leaf/Twig Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8013-56-7
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Cajeput oil has been used in traditional Southeast Asian medicine, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia, for skin conditions and antimicrobial purposes. Historically applied topically for its warming and purifying properties in folk skincare practices.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR