Camphor Essential Oil

Camphor Essential Oil smells fresh and woody.  After distillation, 3 fractions of oil are produced known as white, yellow and brown camphor. Only the white camphor oil is used and has a clear and fresh smell.

This intense scent is believed to repel insects. Camphor oil can be used in a vaporiser to help dispel melancholy and improve lung congestion. It is also used in skincare with great benefit, but must be handled with caution, to avoid sensitivities.

Benefits of Camphor Essential Oil:

• Analgesic applied topically, relieving muscle aches and arthritis
  
• Can help lift mood while easing stress
• Can aid restful sleep
• Helps fight infections and heal minor cuts and wounds
• Steam inhalation can improve coughs and lung congestion
• Improves hair health, boosting circulation to scalp 
• Known to repel insects
  

Suggested Uses:

• Candles and wax melts
• Soap, bath bombs, bath and shower products
• Balms and oils for massage
• Diffuser, especially for a restful atmosphere
• Steam inhalation for coughs and congestion
• Hair tonics and masques
• Insect repellents

Product Information

INCI: Cinnamomum Camphora

Extraction Method: Steam Distillation

Part of Plant: Wood

Family: Lauraceae

Colour: Colourless/pale yellow

Scent: Fresh and menthol-like

Note: Top

Oils To Blend With:  Camphoraceous, citrus, and woodsy oils