Description
Guava Leaf Essential Oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of Psidium guajava. It has a fresh, green, herbaceous aroma with subtle fruity notes. The oil contains naturally occurring terpenes and antioxidant compounds that make it a valuable ingredient in skincare and hair care formulations. It is especially appreciated in products designed for oily, blemish-prone, and scalp-care applications due to its purifying and skin-conditioning properties.
Benefits in Cosmetics
Skin Care
- Helps cleanse and purify the skin
- Supports oily and blemish-prone skin
- Helps reduce the appearance of excess oil
- Rich in natural antioxidants that help protect against environmental stress
- Helps soothe and refresh the skin
- Supports a healthy skin barrier
- Leaves skin feeling smooth and refreshed
Hair Care
- Helps maintain a healthy scalp
- Helps reduce excess scalp oil
- Refreshes the scalp
- Conditions the hair and scalp
- Improves hair softness and manageability
- Adds a fresh herbal aroma to hair care products
Aromatherapy & Wellness
- Provides a fresh, uplifting herbal fragrance
- Creates a clean, refreshing sensory experience
- Suitable for spa and wellness products
Typical Usage Rate
| Product | Usage Level |
|---|---|
| Face serum | 0.05–0.3% |
| Facial oil | 0.1–0.5% |
| Face cream | 0.05–0.3% |
| Face lotion | 0.05–0.2% |
| Eye cream | 0.02–0.05% |
| Body lotion | 0.1–0.5% |
| Body cream | 0.1–0.5% |
| Massage oil | 0.2–1.0% |
| Shampoo | 0.1–0.5% |
| Hair conditioner | 0.1–0.3% |
| Hair mask | 0.1–0.5% |
| Scalp serum | 0.1–0.3% |
| Hair tonic | 0.1–0.5% |
| Soap | 0.3–1.0% |
| Bath oil | 0.2–1.0% |
Recommended Starting Levels
- Face cream: 0.1%
- Facial oil: 0.2%
- Body lotion: 0.2%
- Shampoo: 0.3%
- Hair conditioner: 0.2%
- Hair mask: 0.2%
- Scalp serum: 0.2%
- Massage oil: 0.5%
- Soap: 0.5%