Eucalyptus originated in Australia and is very popular for its medicinal properties. It is an evergreen tree and is grown in many areas. The leaves can be used as it is and the oil from the leaves also has many uses. In this blog, Rubina Ratnakar lists the uses of eucalyptus in skincare.
Due to the presence of ceramide, eucalyptus can help the skin in getting the moisture back. If you don’t want to use the natural leaves, you can use a lotion that is made from eucalyptus extract.
Eucalyptus oil can be used as an insect repellent. The oil can repair and soothe your skin if anything bites you. Head lice can also be treated with oil. A compound named eucalyptus is responsible for all these properties.
Eucalyptus oil is known for healing the wounds of the skin. The oil is anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and analgesic in nature. This oil will help in killing all kinds of bacteria.
Topical application of the oil needs to be done carefully. The concentrated form of this oil can harm your skin. It would be better if the oil is used as an ingredient in some other oil, for example, jojoba. If you wish to use the oil in the natural form to you can 2 to 3 drops to your bath.
Inhaling this oil can also be a great way of using it. Some studies have shown that topical applications of eucalyptus. This is the reason why oil is used in aromatherapy.
Before you actually start using eucalyptus oil, you should consider your skin type. Skin issues like acne and dryness can be undoubtedly treated by oil. On the other hand, if your skin is sensitive or you are allergic to tree oils, you should do a patch test before finally using it. Use the oil on your body and monitor the effects instead of using it on the face.
Our final suggestion is to use eucalyptus-based products rather than using eucalyptus as your main skincare ingredient. Look for products that contain eucalyptus as an ingredient among the others.
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