White Camphor Essential Oil

Description

White Camphor Essential Oil (Cinnamomum camphora)

White camphor essential oil has a sharp, clean, penetrating fragrance that clears the air in an instant. It is a strong oil for occasional diffusing and household use.

Available in 10ml and 30ml sizes. Choose 10ml to try it or 30ml for regular use.

At a glance

Botanical name	Cinnamomum camphora
Aroma	Sharp, clean, penetrating and camphorous
Perfumery note	Top note
Sizes	10ml and 30ml
Use	Aromatic use, or diluted on the skin to 1% or less

Ways to enjoy it

• A sharp, clean scent for freshening stale rooms.
• A camphorous note in household blends.
• A short diffusion in a well-ventilated room.

How to use

• Diffuser: add 1 to 2 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 breathe in slowly. Keep the tissue away from your skin and eyes.
• On the skin: always dilute. Mix 2 drops into 10ml of a carrier oil such as sweet almond or jojoba (about 1%), or 3 drops into 15ml. Never exceed 1%. Patch test first.

Important safety information

• May cause an allergic skin reaction. Never apply undiluted, keep skin use to 1% or less and patch test first. Avoid the eyes and broken or sensitive skin.
• Do not use on or near the face of babies and children, and keep the bottle securely out of their reach. Camphor can be dangerous if swallowed.
• Not suitable for people with epilepsy or asthma.
• For external and aromatic use only. Do not swallow.
• Keep out of reach of children, and do not use on or near the face of babies or young children.
• Harmful to pets, especially cats and dogs. Keep animals out of the room.
• Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and speak to a healthcare professional if you have a medical condition.
• Essential oils are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.

Read more in our essential oil safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put white camphor essential oil on my skin?
Only when diluted, to no more than 1%. Patch test first and avoid the eyes and broken skin.

What does white camphor blend well with?
It pairs well with Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Rosemary and Lavender.

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