Melaleuca minor (Cajeput) leaf/twig oil

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AKA: Cajeput Leaf/Twig Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Australia. Derived from the leaves and twigs of Melaleuca minor, a tree native to Australia in the Myrtaceae family. Steam-distilled from the plant material to extract the essential oil.
Melaleuca Minor [Cajeput] Leaf/Twig Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8013-56-7
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Acne
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.
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR