Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is a refreshing, invigorating ingredient commonly used in UK skincare and haircare for its cooling scent and skin-purifying properties. Derived from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree, it brings a clean, spa-like feel to cleansers, toners, masks and shampoo formulas.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics eucalyptus works as a natural aromatic and mild astringent that helps clarify the skin and scalp while delivering a pleasant cooling sensation. Its volatile compounds provide a fresh fragrance and can assist in removing excess oil and impurities, making it a popular choice in clarifying face washes, balancing toners, scalp treatments and refreshing body washes.
Key benefits
- Delivers a pleasant cooling sensation on the skin
- Helps clarify and purify the complexion
- Assists in removing excess oil and impurities
- Provides a refreshing, spa-like aroma in formulations
- Soothes and refreshes the scalp
- Adds a clean feel to rinse-off products
Best for
oily skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, normal skin
Where it comes from
Eucalyptus is obtained from the leaves and twigs of the Eucalyptus globulus tree, native to Australia but now cultivated in many warm climates worldwide. The essential oil is typically steam-distilled from the fresh or partially dried foliage.
Products with Eucalyptus
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Eucalyptus than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
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