Pure Cypress Essential Oil refreshes and restores, and is a popular ingredient in natural deodorants.
Botanical Name: Cupressus sempervirens
Origin: Spain
Family: Conifera
Aroma: Sweet, smoky, balsamic
Perfume Note: Middle
Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Source: Leaves and stems
Blends Well With: bergamot, clary sage, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, orange, rosemary, sandalwood essential oil
Cypress Description and Uses:
Cypress essential oil is a soothing oil with a refreshing, invigorating, woodsy aroma. It's lovely evergreen, smoky notes make it one of our very favorites.
This is an astringent oil useful for enlivening and caring for the skin, and works as a natural deodorant. Cypress is popular in skincare blends, especially for oily skin formulas, and many include it in cellulite blends. In a massage base, cypress is warming and soothing and diffused into the air, it provides a fresh and uplifting environment.
Traditional use: antiseptic, astringent, deodorant, soothing agent, skin conditioner.
Recipes Using Cypress Essential Oil:
All-Natural Deodorant:
2 drops Lavender
1 drop Cypress
1 drop Bergamot FCF
Combine above in 2 tablespoons of Grapeseed oil, and apply lightly to the underarm area.