Reduce Stress and Improve Skin Dryness
It is widely believed that eucalyptus can help alleviate stress symptoms. Scientists have found that the plant would reduce the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for stress response. In addition, eucalyptus may boost the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system, which plays an important part in boosting relaxation. These anti-anxiety properties make the plant a great option to relieve stress and anxiety before and after a surgical procedure. [4]
Ceramides are a form of fatty acid in the skin that plays an important role in retaining moisture and maintaining skin barrier. People with common skin issues, such as psoriasis, dermatitis, dandruff, or dryness, tend to have lower levels of this component. Applying eucalyptus oil has been proved to boost ceramide content, thus helping with these problems. More specifically, macrocarpal A is a compound in the plant that may stimulate the body to produce more ceramide. Therefore, many skin care and hair products contain eucalyptus in the ingredient list. [5]
