Cypress

The clean, fresh aroma of Cypress essential oil promotes vitality and energy, while topical application helps to invigorate the senses.

Description

Native to Southern Europe and Western Asia, Cypress essential oil is derived from tall evergreen trees. Cypress has a fresh, clean aroma that’s energizing and refreshing. Cypress is frequently used in spas and by massage therapists. Cypress contains monoterpenes, making it beneficial for oily skin conditions. One of the main chemical compounds and monoterpenes in Cypress, α-pinene, helps to reduce the appearance of blemishes. The monoterpenes in Cypress are beneficial for oily skin and overall skin health. It also has a grounding, yet stimulating effect on the emotions, making it a popular oil to diffuse during times of transition or loss.

Primary Benefits

• Promotes feelings of vitality and energy
• Helps improve the appearance of oily skin
• Commonly diffused with citrus oils for an uplifting aroma

Uses

• Prior to a long run, apply to feet and legs for an energizing boost.
• Apply two to three drops to chest before gardening to promote feelings of vitality and energy.
• Diffuse with Lime essential oil for an invigorating scent.
• Mix together Cypress and Grapefruit essential oil with carrier oil for an invigorating massage.
• Add one to two drops to toner to help improve the appearance of oily skin.

Directions for Use

Aromatic use: Place three to four drops of Cypress oil in the diffuser of your choice.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops of Cypress essential oil to the desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Plant Part

Branch/Leaf from Cupressus sempervirens and lusitanica

Extraction Method

Steam distillation

Aromatic Description

Clean, fresh, woody,herbaceous