What it is
This ingredient is derived from the fruit (gum nut) of Eucalyptus globulus, an evergreen tree native to Australia. In cosmetic formulas it is included as a plant-based conditioning agent and is associated with antioxidant polyphenols. It is typically used at low concentrations as part of a botanical complex rather than as a primary active.
Safety & warnings
Eucalyptus-derived materials can contain volatile aromatic constituents that may be sensitizing or irritating for some individuals, particularly on compromised or reactive skin, so patch testing is reasonable. The fruit extract is generally used at low levels in finished products.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; obtained by extraction of the fruit of Eucalyptus globulus, a member of the myrtle family native to southeastern Australia and Tasmania and now cultivated widely.
Questions everyone asks
What part of the plant is this from?
It is extracted from the fruit, or gum nut, of the Eucalyptus globulus tree, rather than from the leaves used for essential oil.
Is it a fragrance ingredient?
It is used primarily as a botanical conditioning extract, though eucalyptus materials can carry aromatic constituents that some sensitive users may wish to avoid.