Cajeput Essential Oil

Description

Cajeput Essential Oil (Melaleuca cajuputi)

A fresh, camphorous relative of tea tree.

Our cajeput essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves and twigs of Melaleuca cajuputi, sourced from the swampy lowlands of Vietnam and Indonesia. A close relative of tea tree, it is often called “white tea tree”, but its aroma is brighter and more penetrating: fresh, camphorous and herbal with a slightly sweet edge. In natural perfumery it is a sharp top note that lifts heavy resins and adds a clean freshness to blends.

Each bottle is made of glass to help shield the oil from light, and comes with a glass pipette dropper for drop-by-drop use. Choose the 10ml size to try it or the 30ml size for regular use.

At a glance

Botanical name	Melaleuca cajuputi
Aroma	Fresh, camphorous, herbal and slightly sweet
Perfumery note	Top note
Extraction	Steam-distilled from the leaves and twigs
Origin	Vietnam and Indonesia
Sizes	10ml and 30ml, glass bottle with glass pipette dropper
Use	Aromatic use, or well diluted on the skin (1% maximum)

Ways to enjoy it

• A crisp, refreshing scent for diffusing in the home through the winter months.
• A sharp top note to lift your own natural perfume and room blends.
• A clean, camphorous freshness for rooms that feel stuffy.
• A bright pick-me-up scent for the desk or study in the afternoon.

How to use

• Diffuser: add 3 to 4 drops to an ultrasonic diffuser in a well-ventilated room, in sessions of 30 to 60 minutes.
• Inhalation: put 1 drop on a tissue and hold it a little way from your face. Keep the tissue away from your skin.
• On the skin: always dilute. Mix 3 drops into 15ml of a carrier oil such as sweet almond or jojoba (about 1%), or 2 drops into 10ml. Never exceed 1%. Patch test first.

Important safety information

• Rich in 1,8-cineole. Do not use cajeput on or near the face of babies or young children, and keep it out of their reach.
• May cause skin irritation or an allergic skin reaction. Never apply undiluted, use no more than 1% on the skin and patch test first. Avoid contact with eyes and broken skin.
• Cajeput is closely related to tea tree, which can be harmful to cats and dogs. Ventilate the room, let animals leave when diffusing and never apply it to or near them.
• For external and aromatic use only. Do not swallow.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have epilepsy, asthma or any other medical condition, or take regular medication, speak to a healthcare professional before use.
• Essential oils are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.

Read more in our complete Cajeput Essential Oil guide and our essential oil safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put cajeput essential oil on my skin?
Only when well diluted. Keep it to 1% or less (about 3 drops per 15ml of carrier oil), patch test first, avoid the face and broken skin, and stop if irritation occurs. It is not for babies or young children.

What is the difference between cajeput and tea tree?
They are related Melaleuca species. Cajeput smells fresher, sweeter and more camphorous, while tea tree has a sharper, more medicinal scent. Both need care around pets.

What does cajeput blend well with?
It pairs nicely with Lemon, Peppermint, Lavender and Rosemary.

En español

Aceite esencial de cajeput (Melaleuca cajuputi), destilado al vapor de las hojas y ramitas. Aroma fresco, alcanforado y herbal, con un toque ligeramente dulce. Disponible en frascos de vidrio de 10 ml y 30 ml con pipeta de vidrio.

Modo de uso: en difusor, de 3 a 4 gotas. En la piel, siempre diluido: máximo 1 % (aproximadamente 3 gotas por cada 15 ml de aceite portador). Haga antes una prueba en una pequeña zona de la piel.

Advertencias: rico en 1,8-cineol, no lo use sobre ni cerca de la cara de bebés o niños pequeños. Puede provocar una reacción alérgica cutánea. Puede ser perjudicial para perros y gatos. Solo para uso externo y aromático, no ingerir. Manténgase fuera del alcance de los niños. En caso de embarazo, lactancia, epilepsia, asma o cualquier enfermedad, consulte a un profesional sanitario.

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