Outback Original Oil Ingredients and Side Effects
Outback Original Oil Ingredients and Side Effects
Four natural ingredients: olive oil, tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil and vanilla. No menthol, no camphor and no capsaicin, so nothing burns and nothing freezes.
What's inside
Tea tree oil
Australian botanical oil
Australian tea tree oil from the coastal north of New South Wales, used in Australian homes for generations.
Eucalyptus oil
Australian botanical oil
Blue Mallee eucalyptus, a species found only in Australia and known for its high cineole content. It gives Outback most of its fresh scent.
Olive oil
The base
A light olive oil chosen after testing more than 20 varieties. It is mild on the skin and soaks in in about 30 seconds without a greasy film.
Vanilla
For scent
A vanilla blend that rounds out the scent. Most people describe Outback as smelling like vanilla and eucalyptus, fading within minutes.
Outback Original Oil is blended in small batches in Australia. It is the same four-ingredient formula behind Elmore Oil, used in Australia since 1998.
What's not inside
- No menthol and no camphor, the ingredients that make most rubs feel icy or hot
- No capsaicin, the chili pepper extract that makes skin burn
- No lidocaine or numbing agents
- No methyl salicylate, the wintergreen compound in many sports rubs
Those ingredients work by creating a strong sensation on the skin. Outback does not. You should feel nothing on the skin except a light oil that disappears as you rub it in.
Outback Original Oil vs Outback Pain Cream
They are two different products, and online listings sometimes mix them up.
Outback Original Oil
Roll-on, spray, pump bottle and 7-Day sachets. Four natural ingredients: olive oil, tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil and vanilla. No heating or cooling feeling. Shop the oil
Outback Pain Cream
An over-the-counter topical analgesic with natural menthol 16% and natural camphor 6% for a warming and cooling feeling, plus eucalyptus, tea tree oil and vanilla. For people who like that sensation. Shop the cream
How to use Outback Original Oil
- Massage a small amount into the skin until absorbed, about 30 seconds.
- Use it as often as you like. Most longtime customers use it every day, morning and night.
- If you can still smell it after 15 minutes, you used more than you need. A thin layer works best.
Side effects and safety
Most people have no side effects. Our customer service records show skin sensitivity in roughly 1 in 700 customers, usually people sensitive to tea tree oil. A few simple tips:
- For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes.
- If you have sensitive skin or have reacted to tea tree oil before, test a small spot first and wait a day.
- Stop using it and ask a doctor if redness or irritation develops.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
- If you take prescription medicine or have a medical condition, check with your doctor before use.
- Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control.
- Store in a cool place, below 86°F (30°C).
Common questions
What are the ingredients in Outback Original Oil?
Four natural ingredients: olive oil, Australian tea tree oil, Blue Mallee eucalyptus oil and vanilla. Nothing else.
Does Outback contain menthol?
Outback Original Oil does not. It has no menthol, camphor or capsaicin. The separate Outback Pain Cream does contain natural menthol and camphor.
Does Outback Original Oil have side effects?
Most people have none. A small number of people with tea tree sensitivity notice skin irritation. Test a small spot first if you have sensitive skin, and stop using it if irritation develops.
What does Outback smell like?
Vanilla and eucalyptus. The scent is light and fades within a few minutes.
Is Outback greasy?
No. A small amount soaks in in about 30 seconds and does not leave a film or residue.
Still have a question?
Call a real person at 1-800-215-8739, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 ET, or email support@theoutbackseries.com.
Outback Pain Cream is intended for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints. Individual results vary. This page is not medical advice.