Clove leaf essential oil has a warm, spicy, and drier, herbaceous aroma than that from buds. Its high eugenol content gives it powerful aromatic properties, making it highly valued in care targeting purification, tone, and muscle wellness, as well as in warming and stimulating formulations.

Properties (indications)

Information intended for formulators. Not a therapeutic claim for finished products.

• Powerful purifying
  Used in natural formulas for skin prone to imperfections or irregularities.
• Toning and warming
  Often used in body blends to stimulate and energize, especially in cold seasons.
• Muscle soothing (traditional aromatherapy)
  Can be included in blends for localized muscle comfort.
• Sensory revitalizing
  Warm aromatic signature, ideal in energizing rituals.

Applications

Wellness & spa

• Warming massage oils
• Natural sports balms
• Spice-based toning care
• Diffusion for a warm, spicy ambiance

Cosmetic & hygiene

• Targeted purifying care
• Natural spicy gels and soaps
• Earth & spice aromatic ambiance mists

Formulation integration

• Indicative dosage: 0.1% to 0.5%
  (very potent oil, low dosage recommended)
• Recommended carriers: rich, protective vegetable oils (sesame, jojoba, fractionated coconut), butters, emulsified bases
• Olfactory synergies: cinnamon, ginger, sweet orange, lemon, patchouli, frankincense

Precautions for use

• Oil rich in eugenol → intense aroma and possible dermocaustic action: dilution is essential
• Do not apply to irritated, sensitive, or damaged skin
• Not recommended for pregnant/breastfeeding women and young children (traditional aromatherapy)
• Patch test required before use
• Avoid eyes and mucous membranes