Despite all the time (safely) enjoying the sun, sand and surf, summer can be just as stressful as winter. Especially with the ongoing health crisis. But there’s something you can do to relax this summer: hang some eucalyptus in your shower.
The trick involves hanging fresh branches on your showerhead arms away from the water to take advantage of the soothing aroma. But that’s not the only way you can tap into the benefits of eucalyptus. The potent plant can also be found in numerous beauty products, from toners to masks and even acne treatments. In addition to its ability to help us de-stress, it’s also antibacterial and antiseptic plus it invigorates as it soothes. Pretty cool, right?
Here are the best eucalyptus-based beauty products that’ll save your skin, along with your sanity, this summer.
Eucalyptus Beauty Products
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Eucalyptus Beauty Products #1
Belif Eucalyptus Herbal Extract Toner, $27.98 at Bitter Honey
Get your combination or oily skin under control with this toner. The combo of eucalyptus and apple mint minimizes the appearance of sebum and surface shine while soothing breakouts. Your complexion will be balanced and toned without feeling dried out.
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Eucalyptus Beauty Products #2
Hourglass Nº 28 Primer Serum, $65 at Hourglass
If super soft skin is your goal, do yourself a favor and pick up this primer. With the benefits of a primer and a serum in one handy bottle, it’s infused with 28 beneficial ingredients (including skin softener eucalyptus) to prep your skin for makeup. The lightweight formula provides hydration while repelling water, ensuring your makeup stays in place. And it’s pretty versatile. Use over moisturizer, as a moisturizer/primer, a nighttime skin treatment or to hydrate split ends and flyaways.
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Eucalyptus Beauty Products #3
Herbivore Botanicals DETOX Soaking Salts, $20 at Herbivore Botanicals
Eucalyptus has a reputation for being simultaneously calming and invigorating so it’s the perfect ingredient to add to your bath for a relaxing soak. But the folks at Herbivore Botanicals didn’t stop there. The brand’s soaking salts also boast pacific sea salts and Cambrian blue clay to draw out impurities while maintaining moisture. Just add about a quarter of the bottle to your bath, then let it dissolve for a minute or two before sliding in.
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Eucalyptus Beauty Products #4
Eve Lom Cleanser, $135 at DermStore
Get rid of impurities and waterproof makeup with this multipurpose cleanser. The five-benefit formula relies on eucalyptus oil to decongest and combat toxins, while clove oil targets blemishes. You also get the soothing benefits of Egyptian chamomile oil for a deep clean that won’t strip your skin.
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Sephora Collection
Supermask - The Freezing Mask, $6 at Sephora
Put down the ice cubes and put on this mask. Cooling eucalyptus extract and menthol work together to tone your skin. Just unfold the mask and make sure to remove the two protective films. Then apply on clean, dry skin and leave on for 10 minutes. No refrigeration or rinsing required.
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Eucalyptus Beauty Products #6
L'Oréal Paris Pure-Clay Cleanser - Purify & Mattify, $5.85 at Walmart
This clay-to-mousse cleanser is enhanced with eucalyptus for a refreshing clean you can really feel. Designed to remove excess oil, it’s an oily complexion’s BFF. It removes everyday impurities like dirt, oil and pollution without irritation.
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Eucalyptus Beauty Products #7
Rosebud Perfume Co. Menthol and Eucalyptus Lip Balm, $7 at Sephora
Don’t just use this balm on your chapped lips. It can comfort minor skin irritations from razor burn to chafed skin and even diaper rash. A blend of natural menthol, eucalyptus and camphor oils nourishes and soothes while leaving behind a light fragrance.
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Eucalyptus Beauty Products #8
Eminence Organic Skin Care Eucalyptus Cleansing Concentrate, $38 at DermStore
Eucalyptus’ antibacterial and antiseptic benefits are once again on display with this cleansing concentrate. It helps heal and prevent breakouts while eliminating impurities and balancing excess oil production. And you don’t have to worry about your skin getting irritated since soothing camphor and lavender team up to keep sensitivity at bay. There’s also antioxidant-rich oleic acid to safeguard skin from environmental aggressors.
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DDF
Blemish Foaming Cleanser Salicylic Acid 1.8% Acne Treatment, $39 at eSkinStore
While salicylic acid is the star ingredient, eucalyptus has a supporting role. It works with witch hazel to act as an antiseptic that removes oil without stripping essential nutrients from skin. The liquid-to-mousse cleanser cleans pores, stops breakouts and calms inflammation for noticeably clearer skin.
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Rituals
The Ritual of Hammam Hot Scrub, $16.50 at Rituals
Make your body tingle with this hot scrub. Sea salt, ginger and eucalyptus come together to exfoliate and nourish skin. Apply the scrub and use circular movements to kick-start the exfoliation process. Rinse with lukewarm water and you’ll be left with a warm sensation that immediately reduces fatigue and boosts your mood.
