Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

Cajeput essential oil

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

Essential oil

✨ Role: Melaleuca Leucadendron Cajuputi essential oil, also known as cajeput oil, is used for its antiseptic and purifying properties. It helps cleanse and refresh the skin, while offering astringent benefits that can reduce the appearance of pores.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally safe when used in appropriate concentrations in cosmetics, although precautions should be taken to avoid irritation.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is plant-based.

✨ Note: Cajeput oil can be irritating to some sensitive skin types, especially when used undiluted. It must be properly diluted, and we recommend performing a skin test before extended use. It has a camphor-like scent that may not be suitable for everyone.

Found in: It is often found in antiseptic products, skincare products for oily or acne-prone skin, and sometimes in shampoos and oral hygiene products for its purifying properties.

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