Niaouli Essential Oil
Commonly known as: Melaleuca Quinquenervia Oil (I.N.C.I.), Melaleuca viridiflora var. rubriflora.
Botanical name: Melaleuca quinquenervia cineolifera.
Extraction process: Distillation by steam stripping.
Family: Myrtaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Young leafy branches.
Cultivation area, origin: Originally from Australia, New Caledonia, and New Guinea; it is now widespread in French Guiana, East Africa (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania), Egypt, Cameroon, Benin, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Madagascar.
Blooming: Throughout the year.
Origin, provenance: Madagascar.
Phytochemical composition: 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), alpha-terpineol, limonene, alpha-pinene, viridiflorol, geraniol, linalool, eugenol.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Clear, mobile liquid; Color: Colorless to pale yellow; Scent: Fresh, aromatic, eucalyptus-like.
Physical properties: Density = 0.904 - 0.925.
Concerns: Purifying, sanitizing, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, healing, toning, regenerating, fragrant.
Effect: Skin with imperfections, acne-prone skin, oily skin; All hair types.
Details
Usage
Facial Care(serums, creams, lotions, scrubs);Body Hygiene(deodorants, shower gels, bar soaps);Hair Care(shampoos, conditioners).
Method of Preservation
Essential oils are sensitive to UV radiation. That's why it's recommended to store them in an amber glass bottle, away from heat.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Potentially allergenic. When applied topically,do not useininfants under 3 monthsand inpregnant and/or breastfeeding women.
Potential "estrogen-like" effect, not recommended in cases of mastopathy or hormone-dependent cancers (breast, ovary, endometrium)
Some natural compounds found in this essential oil, such as limonene, may pose an allergy risk for certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (according to the 7th Amendment of the European Directive on cosmetic products (2003/15/EC)).
As a general rule, always perform an application test of your preparation on the inside of your elbow, at least 48 hours before using it.