Scientific name: Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil
Classification: Essential oil
Purifying, sanitizing, refreshing.
Stories from Nature
Melaleuca Viridiflora, also known as Niaouly, is a small tree of the Myrtaceae family, native to the forested areas of northern Australia and Papua New Guinea. The plant has historically been valued by local populations for a variety of purposes. Its extract is used in folk tradition to produce Niaouly Essential Oil, derived from the leaves and twigs.
In ancient times, an infusion of Niaouly leaves was used to cleanse the skin. The Kanak people used its bark to cover the walls and roofs of their huts. It was customary to wrap newborns in its bark to protect them and impart strength. In cosmetics, Niaouly Essential Oil is valued for its purifying, sanitizing, and soothing properties.
Benefits for Hair
The precious Niaouly Essential Oil provides deep cleansing, leaving the scalp sanitized and purified. In purifying and refreshing treatments, it creates a sensation of lightness and freshness on the scalp, enhancing the hair’s natural beauty from the very first applications.