Eucalyptus Dives Essential Oil, 10 ml

Eucalyptus dives essential oil gives cosmetics a cooling, menthol-camphor fragrance with a fresh character. In a formulation it acts as a fragrance ingredient and is especially suitable for products where the scent should feel refreshing: massage and body oils, shower gels, shampoos, body sprays and scalp products.

It is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of Eucalyptus dives from Africa. In English this species is also known as “peppermint eucalyptus” because of the minty character of its scent. According to the manufacturer’s data, it owes this mainly to menthol and piperitone. The oil is vegan and has not been tested on animals.

Fragrance and character

It smells camphoraceous and fresh, with a distinct minty note. Compared with common eucalyptus, it is softer and cooler, closer to mint. The manufacturer lists it for use in perfume compositions, aromatherapy blends, massage oils, bath products and hair care.

On the skin it is associated with a feeling of coolness and freshness. The manufacturer states a cooling and invigorating effect on the skin and scalp, and its materials also mention soothing and antimicrobial properties. These are the manufacturer’s claims, not a guarantee of effect in the finished product.

The colour of the oil ranges from colourless through pale yellow to orange-red and may differ between batches.

Use in formulations

The oil is soluble in oils and alcohol and does not dissolve in water. In anhydrous products and in the oil phase of emulsions, it is incorporated directly. In water-based products such as toners or body sprays, it needs a solubiliser, for example Polysorbate 20, or an alcohol base. Without one, an oil film forms on the surface and the fragrance is distributed unevenly.

Add it only in the cooling phase, at a temperature below 40 °C, or as a later addition to the finished base. Essential oils are volatile and lose part of their fragrance components at higher temperatures, so they do not belong in a heated oil phase. After adding, simply mix thoroughly.

The oil contains fragrance allergens listed in Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. You need to take them into account when labelling the finished product.

Suitable for products such as

• Massage and body oils – it dissolves directly in the carrier oil, and the cooling fragrance supports the refreshing character of the massage.
• Shower gels, shampoos and liquid soaps – add it at the end to the finished base. With larger amounts, check whether the product stays clear.
• Scalp products and hair oils – the manufacturer states a cooling, invigorating feeling on the scalp.
• Body sprays and toners – in an alcohol base without a solubiliser, in a water base with a solubiliser.
• Perfume compositions – a cooling menthol component for fresh and herbal fragrances.

Good to know

The cooling feeling on the skin is a distinct part of this oil’s character. For products for sensitive skin and for leave-on products, start with a lower usage rate and test the finished product on a small area of skin. Do not apply it undiluted to the skin; IFRA limits apply in the finished product.

The effect on the colour of the finished product depends on the batch. For light and clear products, check the shade on a test sample, especially if the oil has an orange-red tint.

The IFRA certificate contains separate limits for cold process soap and candles. However, we recommend checking the stability of the fragrance in an alkaline or hot environment with your own test.

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