Stoic and fortifying, Cypress Essential Oil evokes the majesty of evergreen forests. Distilled from the needles of the timeless cypress tree, this crisp and resinous oil has been cherished for millennia to strengthen the body, uplift the spirit, and restore calm in times of sorrow.
Whether inhaled, diffused, or blended in skin and body care, Cypress Essential Oil offers clarity, patience, and emotional balance, while toning and purifying skin. Its sharp, evergreen aroma conjures serene landscapes of stately tree lines beneath tranquil blue skies.
Botanical Profile
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Botanical Name: Cypressus sempervirens
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Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
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Extraction Method: Steam distilled
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Part of Plant Distilled: Needles
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Country of Origin: France
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Cultivation Method: Organic
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Composition: 100% Cypressus sempervirens
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Consistency: Thin
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Scent Description: Sharp, crisp evergreen with the pungent essence of rolling forest fields
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Key Constituents: α-pinene (46%), α-cedrene, cedrol, diterpenes
Blends Well With
Lemon, Niaouli, Immortelle, Mastic, Juniper, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Cape Chamomile, Rose Otto, Lavender, Clary Sage. Perfect for diffusers, salt pipe inhalation, massage oils, perfumes, and skin tonics.
Uses & Benefits
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Aromatherapy & Meditation: Uplifts the spirit, enhances patience, and restores emotional balance
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Skincare & Body: Toning and drying; balances excess oil and purifies pores
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Massage & Bath: Comforts, strengthens, and relaxes muscles
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Diffusion & Salt Pipe: Expands chest and fosters calm, fortifying atmosphere
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Deodorant & Perfume: Provides a crisp, clean evergreen scent
Why Choose Cypress Essential Oil?
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Emotionally Uplifting: Supports transitions, grief, and emotional release
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Historically Revered: Used by ancient Egyptians in cosmetics and Tibetans in incense
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Skin & Body Benefits: Tones, balances, and deodorizes
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Evergreen Strength: Embody the stoicism, fortitude, and grace of the cypress tree
Historical & Aromatic Inspiration
"He told of the Magnolia, spread, high as a cloud, high overhead! The Cypress and her spire; of flowers that with one scarlet gleam cover a hundred leagues, and seem to set the hills on fire."
~ William Wordsworth
"The Greek myth of Kyparissos explains its mythical origins and cultural associations... the cypress became inextricably associated with grief, mourning and the Underworld, but also with transitions and transformations."
~ Jennifer Peace Rhind, Fragrance and Wellbeing
"Cypress has frequencies that are in transition between the physical and the spiritual..."
~ Valerie Ann Worwood, Aromatherapy for the Soul
Cypress Essential Oil is a stoic, evergreen ally to strengthen, uplift, and fortify body and mind while bringing the forest into your home.
