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Cajeput Essential Oil | Melaleuca Cajuputi
Cajeput Essential Oil | Melaleuca Cajuputi
Fresh, Camphoraceous & Herbaceous Essential Oil for Aromatherapy, Personal Care & Natural Perfumery
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Product Overview
Cajeput essential oil is steam-distilled from the branches and leaves of Melaleuca cajuputi, an accepted species in the Myrtaceae family. The oil has a fresh, spicy and herbaceous profile with a bright top-to-middle-note lift.
It is a versatile aromatic material for clean, herbal and cineolic compositions.
Specifications Cajeput Essential Oil
- Botanical name: Melaleuca Cajuputi.
- Family: Myrtaceae.
- Common names: Cajeput, Kajuput, Minyak Kayu Putih, White Tea Tree.
- Plant part: Branches and leaves.
- Extraction: Steam distillation.
- Origin: Australia
- Appearance: Yellowish
- Perfume note: Top to middle.
Aromatic Profile
Fresh and penetrating, with spicy, herbaceous and characteristically cineolic facets.
- Character: Fresh, spicy, herbaceous and cineolic.
- Note: Top to middle
- Suggested pairings: Citrus, eucalyptus, tea tree, niaouli, rosemary, lavender, cedarwood, pine, spices and woods
Formulation & Usage
Formulation guidance
- Use in well-balanced aromatic compositions; the penetrating profile can dominate at higher levels.
- Add during cool-down where practical to minimise loss of volatile top notes.
Aromatherapy Applications
Cajeput Essential Oil is commonly incorporated into aromatic blends intended to create a fresh, clean and invigorating atmosphere.
Suitable for:
- Diffuser blends.
- Aromatic inhalation blends.
- Massage oils.
- Bath and body formulations.
- Spa products.
- Aromatherapy balms.
- Refreshing botanical blends.
Its bright Camphoraceous profile combines particularly well with eucalyptus, rosemary, peppermint and coniferous oils.
Skin & Body Care Applications
At appropriate dilution levels, Cajeput Essential Oil may be used in:
- Body oils.
- Massage oils.
- Balms.
- Soaps.
- Body washes.
- Foot care formulations.
- Cleansing products.
- Botanical body care.
Because of its strong aromatic character, relatively low concentrations are usually sufficient.
Hair & Scalp Care
Cajeput is particularly suitable for fresh herbal hair-care formulations such as:
- Scalp oils.
- Shampoos.
- Conditioners.
- Hair masks.
- Beard products.
- Herbal scalp treatments
Its clean, penetrating aroma pairs well with Rosemary, Cedarwood, Tea tree, Peppermint and Eucalyptus.
Natural Perfumery
In fragrance compositions, Cajeput contributes a:
Fresh • medicinal-herbal • camphoraceous • green • cooling character.
It is particularly useful in:
- Herbal accords.
- Forest fragrances.
- Masculine fragrances.
- Fresh aromatic perfumes.
- Spa-inspired fragrances.
- Coniferous compositions.
- Camphoraceous accords.
Applications
- Aromatic blends: For fresh, herbal and clarifying sensory profiles.
- Perfumery: For clean, green and cineolic top-to-heart accords.
- Personal care: For fragranced rinse-off or leave-on products within documented safety limits.
- Blending: Combines naturally with citrus, coniferous, herbal, spicy and woody materials.
Safety
Cajeput is a concentrated essential oil.
- Do not ingest or apply undiluted to the skin.
- Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and the face of infants or young children.
- Patch test the finished formulation before wider topical use.
- Use qualified guidance for children, pregnancy, older adults, respiratory sensitivity, medical conditions or medication use.
- Store tightly closed, cool and protected from light and oxidation.
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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.