murphyEugenia caryophyllus (Clove) oil
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Clove Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Indonesia. Extracted from clove flower buds of Eugenia caryophyllus trees, native to Indonesia and the Maluku Islands. Steam-distilled from dried flower buds to obtain the essential oil.
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
Family
Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84961-50-2
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning Miscellaneous
Moisturizing
Anti-Inflammatory
Fights Acne
Improves skin feel
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR