Elemi Oil
Elemi oil is a fragrant, resin-derived essential oil valued in skincare for its soothing and balancing properties. It has a fresh, citrusy-spicy aroma and is often used in luxury creams, serums and balms to support healthy-looking skin.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, elemi oil is prized for its ability to help condition the skin and support the skin’s natural barrier. Its lightweight texture allows it to blend seamlessly into formulations, where it works to soften and smooth the complexion while imparting a subtle, uplifting scent. Traditionally used in high-end facial oils and restorative treatments, it is appreciated for helping to calm the look of irritated skin and promote a more refined texture.
Key benefits
- Helps soothe and calm the appearance of irritated skin
- Supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier
- Softens and smooths rough or dry patches
- Imparts a fresh, spicy-citrus scent to formulations
- Helps balance oily and combination skin
- Promotes a refined, healthy-looking complexion
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, combination skin
Where it comes from
Elemi oil is obtained by steam distillation of the resin from the Canarium luzonicum tree, a tropical evergreen native to the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Products with Elemi Oil
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Elemi Oil than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.