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                Cedarwood

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                Cedarwood Essential Oil

                £4.55 inc VAT
                £3.79 ex VAT

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                Collections: All, Essential Oils, Non Organic Essential Oils

                Inci:Cedrus atlantica Bark Oil

                A deep, sweet, warm and woody note with a hint of camphor.

                PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

                It is a pale yellow to orange colour oil that is obtained by steam distillation of the bark of the Cedrus Atlantica tree.
                 
                According to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng), the functions of Cedarwood Essential Oil are:Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning.To view more information, visit the Cosing Database here.

                HOW TO USE IT

                Skin Care
                A superb choice for creams and gels dealing with problem skin especially greasy skin as it is antiseborrheic.
                 
                Its astringent effect very much helps with skin breakouts.
                 
                Being antiseptic and strongly antibacterial makes it ideal for acne prone skin products.
                 
                It reduces the size of the skin’s pores.
                 
                A good oil to use for lymphatic drainage and would work well in MLD products as well as detoxifying body wraps.
                 
                Helps to combat cellulite so it use in spa products for body sculpting.
                Hair Care
                A great oil to help with dandruff and greasy hair as it is antiseborrheic.

                It boosts the local circulation and stimulates the hair follicles so this would be a great help to combat hair loss.
                 
                Other
                Add a couple of drops to an oil burner to act as an air purifier in the room.
                 
                We always feel it is a good idea to buy large amounts of this.
                 
                Every batch has to have a best before date legally, but it is one of the oils that improves with age.
                 

                CAUTIONS / CONTRAINDICATIONS

                Do not use during pregnancy.

                RECIPES & BLENDS

                Gives a good “masculine” fragrance in shampoos and hair products when combined with a little Vetiver.
                 
                Adds a depth to floral oils like Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and Rose.
                 
                Blend with Petitgrain for a very elegant perfume that also helps with acne prone skin.
                 
                Add to Juniper and Grapefruit for anti cellulite blends.

                TRADITIONAL USE

                Traditional Aromatherapy Uses
                Traditionally used by qualified aromatherapists for “itis” like conditions such as bronchitis as it is an antispasmodic and has a great affinity to the lungs.
                 
                Most commonly used in a blend to help control acne prone skin.
                 
                As a diuretic, it is often part of cellulite blends or general detox formulations.
                 
                Strongly antibacterial and a good choice for cystitis and urinary tract infections.
                A good oil to increase confidence whilst diminishing fear and anxiety.
                 
                Historical Information
                The Atlas Cedarwood was mentioned in the Bible as it was used to make the walls of King Solomon’s temple.
                 
                In Mediaeval times, it was found to be effective as an insecticide. The bark was included with strewing herbs that were scattered across the floor with the intention to keep insects at bay.