Eucalyptus Staigeriana Essential Oil, 500 ml

Eucalyptus staigeriana essential oil is added to cosmetics mainly for its fragrance. It does not resemble the typical eucalyptus note: it smells citrusy and fruity, fresh and invigorating. It is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and twigs of the Eucalyptus staigeriana tree, and the raw material comes from South America.

It is used as a fragrance ingredient in soaps, bath and shower products, deodorants, body oils and hair care products. It gives the finished product a light citrus touch. It is also suitable for diffusers and aromatherapy blends.

What the oil brings to your formulation

• Citrus scent profile – the manufacturer states that the scent-defining components are citronellal and geraniol, which give the oil its lemony, fruity character. In perfumery it therefore behaves as a citrus note, even though it is a eucalyptus.
• Fresh feel on the skin – the manufacturer describes a cooling and refreshing sensation. It works well in summer body care, shower gels, body sprays and foot care products.
• Invigorating scent in hair care – according to the manufacturer’s materials, it is suitable for shampoos, conditioners, hair oils and scalp products, where it adds a fresh feel to washing.
• Manufacturer’s data on effects – the manufacturer also states that the oil soothes irritated skin and has antimicrobial properties. This is information from the supplier about the raw material, and the effect of the finished product depends on the whole formulation. In cosmetics, the oil serves mainly as a fragrance ingredient.

The oil is of plant origin, certified as vegan and not tested on animals.

Use in formulations

The essential oil is insoluble in water; it dissolves in oils and in alcohol. In emulsions and anhydrous products, it is added at the end of mixing, once the base has cooled. In toners, facial waters and other water-based products, it must first be incorporated into a solubiliser, otherwise it will stay on the surface as droplets. In alcohol-based perfumes and body sprays, it dissolves directly in the alcohol.

The recommended processing temperature is below 40 °C, that is, only after the emulsion or melted base has cooled. The oil is a mixture of volatile compounds, and at a higher temperature part of the fragrance would be lost before the product is poured into its packaging.

In soaps, bath bombs and salts, the oil is used as a fragrance ingredient. In salts and bombs, it helps to mix it with a small amount of carrier oil before adding it, as it will then be distributed more evenly. It is compatible with alcohol and with other fragrance raw materials, including other essential oils and fragrance compositions.

Suitable for products such as

• Soaps and shower products – a citrus scent that is released quickly during washing.
• Bath bombs and salts – a fresh note for the short time spent in the bath.
• Deodorants and antiperspirants – a citrus fragrance ingredient.
• Body oils, lotions and massage blends – it dissolves directly in the oil phase.
• Shampoos, conditioners and hair oils – freshness during washing and a scent for the hair.
• Diffusers and aromatherapy – on its own or blended with other essential oils.
• Laundry and fabric care – a fragrance ingredient for laundry products within IFRA limits.
• Facial care and children’s cosmetics – provided the IFRA limits for these categories are observed.

Good to know

The oil contains fragrance allergens listed in Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. If their content in the finished product exceeds the set limit, they must be listed in the ingredients list. You will find the specific values in the product documentation.

Undiluted essential oil must not be applied directly to the skin. It is incorporated into the product in an amount that corresponds to the IFRA category, and the finished product undergoes a safety assessment before sale. Before your first larger production batch, run a small-scale test, especially for sprays and clear water-based products, where you can check the dissolution and any cloudiness.

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