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Fresh and calm at once, a lavender and eucalyptus essential oil blend is an easy one to love. Eucalyptus is mostly 1,8-cineole, which gives it that crisp, cool, clearing scent, and lavender's soft floral notes round off its sharp edge. In a diffuser, start with 3 drops lavender and 2 drops eucalyptus. Because of that cineole, these blends are for ages 10 and up.
Below you'll find which eucalyptus to choose, 5 diffuser blends, shower drops, an inhaler, and a roller. For more about each oil, see my full lavender essential oil guide and my eucalyptus diffuser blends. Jump to the recipes.
Why Lavender and Eucalyptus Work Together
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is soft, floral, and herbal, a middle note that blends with almost anything. It's mostly linalool and linalyl acetate, the compounds behind its calming scent. Learn more about the types of lavender.
Eucalyptus is bright, cool, and fresh, a top note that opens a blend right up. On its own it can feel sharp, but a little lavender softens it into something you'll want to diffuse all afternoon. That balance is what makes a lavender and eucalyptus essential oil blend feel fresh without being harsh.
They also play well with others. Add citrus like lemon or sweet orange for a brighter scent, or cedarwood or frankincense for a grounding one. For more pairings, see what mixes well with lavender.
Which Eucalyptus Should You Use?
Not all eucalyptus oils are the same, so check the botanical name on the label.
| Eucalyptus | Scent | Ages |
|---|---|---|
| Eucalyptus radiata | Softer and a little sweet; my pick with lavender | 10+ |
| Eucalyptus globulus | Sharper and more medicinal | 10+ |
| Eucalyptus dives | Peppery and minty | 12+ |
| Lemon eucalyptus (Corymbia citriodora) | Fresh and lemony | 5+ |
The recipes below use E. radiata or E. globulus. For younger kids, lemon eucalyptus is the swap, since it has very little 1,8-cineole. It smells quite different, more like lemon than eucalyptus. See my kid safe essential oils list for more.
A Few Safety Basics
• Eucalyptus radiata and globulus are for ages 10 and up, including diffusing and shower drops. For younger kids, use lemon eucalyptus (ages 5+) or lavender alone.
• Keep essential oils away from babies under 2, including diffusing in a room they're in.
• Always dilute oils before they touch skin, and patch test a new blend on your inner forearm for 24 to 48 hours.
• If you have asthma, start with 1 drop on a tissue before trying a diffuser blend, and stop if you start coughing or wheezing.
• If you're pregnant, check with your doctor or midwife first. For the first 16 weeks I use only six oils, and only in a diffuser or inhaler: lavender, sweet orange, lemon, ginger, cedarwood (Virginian), and frankincense. Eucalyptus blends wait until after the first 16 weeks, and inhalers then use half the drops.
• Diffuse for 30 to 60 minutes with a door open so pets can leave the room, and never put oils on pets. Cats are especially sensitive to diffused oils, including citrus like sweet orange.
• Never swallow essential oils. If someone does, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Lavender and Eucalyptus Recipes
| Recipe | Use | Ages | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soothing Sleep | Diffuser | 10+ | 8 |
| Refreshing Morning Mix | Diffuser | 10+ | 8 |
| Evening Exhale | Diffuser | 10+ | 8 |
| Clear Mind Concentration | Diffuser | 10+ | 8 |
| Mountain Air | Diffuser | 10+ | 8 |
| Lavender Eucalyptus Shower Drops | Shower | 10+ | 3 |
| Bright Breeze Inhaler | Inhaler | 10+ | 12 (kids 10 to 11: half) |
| Lavender Eucalyptus Roller | Roller | 12+ | 2% |
Each diffuser version of this lavender and eucalyptus essential oil blend is for a 100 to 200 ml ultrasonic diffuser. For more ideas, see my eucalyptus diffuser blends and lavender diffuser blends.
Soothing Sleep
Diffuser · Ages 10+ · 8 drops per 100 to 200 ml
Mostly lavender, with apple-sweet Roman chamomile and just a touch of eucalyptus.
- 4 drops lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- 2 drops eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata or E. globulus)
- 2 drops Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)
Refreshing Morning Mix
Diffuser · Ages 10+ · 8 drops per 100 to 200 ml
Cool and crisp, with peppermint for a wide-awake start to the day.
- 3 drops lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- 3 drops eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata or E. globulus)
- 2 drops peppermint (Mentha × piperita)
Evening Exhale
Diffuser · Ages 10+ · 8 drops per 100 to 200 ml
Warm frankincense grounds the fresh notes, nice for unwinding after a long day.
- 4 drops lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- 2 drops eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata or E. globulus)
- 2 drops frankincense (Boswellia carterii)
Clear Mind Concentration
Diffuser · Ages 10+ · 8 drops per 100 to 200 ml
Crisp and herbal, a nice scent for homework or work time.
- 3 drops lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- 3 drops eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata or E. globulus)
- 2 drops rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ct. cineole)
Mountain Air
Diffuser · Ages 10+ · 8 drops per 100 to 200 ml
Fresh, green, and earthy, like a walk in the woods.
- 3 drops lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- 3 drops eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata or E. globulus)
- 2 drops tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
Lavender Eucalyptus Shower Drops
Shower · Ages 10+ · 3 drops
A spa-like shower in about ten seconds.
- 2 drops lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- 1 drop eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata or E. globulus)
Directions: Put the drops on a clean washcloth and set it on a ledge, out of the water stream. Never put oils on the shower floor, which gets slippery.
Bright Breeze Inhaler
Inhaler · Ages 10+ · 12 drops (kids 10 to 11: half)
Floral, fresh, and a little sweet, for your bag or desk. Here's more on how to make an essential oil inhaler.
- 6 drops lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- 4 drops eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata or E. globulus)
- 2 drops sweet orange (Citrus sinensis)
- 1 blank aromatherapy inhaler
Note: Label a kids' inhaler with the child's name so it isn't shared.
Lavender Eucalyptus Roller
Roller · Ages 12+ · 2%
A cool, fresh roller for the back of your neck and shoulders.
- 2 drops lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- 2 drops eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata or E. globulus)
- Jojoba oil to fill a 10 ml roller
Directions: Roll onto the back of your neck and shoulders, and keep it away from your eyes and face. Find more roller bottle recipes.
More Lavender Pairings
- Lavender Diffuser Blends and Essential Oil Guide
- Lavender and Peppermint
- Lavender and Rosemary
- Lemon and Lavender
- Lavender and Cedarwood
- Lavender and Sandalwood
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