Clove Essential Oil
Commonly known as: Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil (I.N.C.I.), Clove, Clove Tree.
Botanical name: Eugenia caryophyllus.
Extraction process: Steam distillation of floral buds.
Family: Myrtaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Dry floral buds.
Cultivation area, origin: Originally from Indonesia, it is now cultivated in various tropical countries such as Zanzibar, Madagascar, Malaysia, Brazil, Indonesia, Eastern India, and Sri Lanka.
Blooming: Varying across different regions of the world.
Origin, provenance: Indonesia.
Phytochemical composition: Eugenol, eugenyl acetate, beta-caryophyllene, benzyl benzoate, linalool, isoeugenol, limonene, benzyl salicylate.
Sensory properties: Appearance: More or less viscous liquid; Colour: Light brown to yellow; Odour: Spicy, aromatic, distinctive.
Physical properties: Density: 1.042 - 1.063 g/cm3.
Concerns: Anti-inflammatory, soothing, healing, antioxidant, toning, antibacterial, fragrant.
Effect: All types of skin and hair.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (cleansing gels, creams);
Body Care (body gels);
Hair Care (shampoos, conditioners) ;
Hygiene (toothpastes).
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 useinchildren under 6 years oldand inpregnant and/or breastfeeding women.
Some natural compounds found in this essential oil, such as eugenol, 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 conduct an application test of your preparation in the crook of your elbow, at least 48 hours before using it.