What is cypress essential oil?
Cypress essential oil is steam distilled from the twigs and leaves of the cypress tree. Cypress oil is pale yellow in colour and has a fresh, woody and spicy aroma.
The cypress tree is a tall evergreen tree found in the Mediterranean region. It grows well in warm and dry climates.
Origin and History
Cypress essential oil is native to the Mediterranean region and have been around for over 65 million years. In Ancient Egypt, the tree was a symbol of eternal life and was used in spiritual ceremonies.
Cypress essential oil was used in Ancient Greece for purification rituals and medicinal remedies. Cypress oil was also used for its health properties in Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine.
Today, cypress essential oil is used in aromatherapy and cosmetics products for its mental effects as well as its healing properties.
Cypress essential oil blending suggestions
Cypress essential oil has a fresh, woody scent and is used as a base note. It blends well with citrus, floral and other woodsy scents.
Cypress essential oil can be blended with other essential oils like bergamot, lemon, pine, clary sage, orange, frankincense, geranium, rosemary, sandalwood and lavender essential oil.
Here are a few of our favourite blends with cypress essential oil:
Woody and citrus blend
6 drops Fir Needle oil
5 drops Frankincense oil
2 drop Cypress oil
10 drops Sweet Orange oil
1 drop Cinnamon oil
Musky and sweet blend
2 drops Patchouli oil
2 drops Cedarwood oil
2 drops Cypress oil
How to store cypress essential oil
Cypress leaf oil should be kept out of reach of children. Make sure to store essential oils in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight. This helps to prevent the essential oils from degrading overtime and to prolong the quality.
Cypress essential oil safety
Cypress essential oil is a concentrated oil and should not be applied directly to the skin. Cypress essential oil must be diluted in a carrier oil before it is applied topically to the skin.
We recommend doing a patch test with the diluted cypress essential oil to test for an allergic reaction, irritation and sensitive skin. It is not a food grade product and should not be ingested.
Cypress essential oil is not thought to be hazardous in pregnancy (Essential Oil Safety, Tisserand 2013)
FAQ's
What is cypress essential oil INCI name?
The INCI name for cypress essential oil is cupressus sempervirens.
Where does our cypress essential oil originate from?
Our cypress essential oil originates from France.
What is cypress essential oil good for?
Cypress essential oil is often used in aromatherapy and aromatherapy massage as it is said to have calming and relaxation effects. Cypress essential oil is a great oil for oily or acne prone skin types as it can treat blemishes and acne on the skin.
Cypress oil is often found in cosmetics like perfumes, soap, body creams, massage oils, moisturisers, shampoos, hair masks and conditioners.
Cypress essential oil is said to help reduce dandruff on the scalp as the antibacterial properties and antimicrobial properties restore balance to your scalp. It is also said to help reduce hair loss as it increases blood flow, strengthening the hair and promoting growth. However, there are not enough studies to support these claims.
