Description:
Cypress trees are native to Asian and Mediterranean countries, commonly referred to as the Mediterranean Cypress. Cupressus sempervirens trees naturally grow throughout the coastal Mediterranean region. It is cultivated in Spain, France, Morocco Corsica, and throughout the world.

Cypress essential oil is steam distilled from the needles, twigs, and occasionally the cones of the conifer. Cypress oil yield ranging from 1.2 – 1.5 %.

Major chemical constituents of Cypress oil are Cedrol, Carene, Cadinene, Camphene, Sabinene, Myrcene, Linalool, and Terpinolene. Cedrol content in the oil, contributing to its aromatic profile. Higher cedrol content gives a woody note whereas lower cedrol content gives terpene aroma.

Cypress oil is a woody, slightly smoky, resinous, and refreshing masculine odor.

In perfumery, cypress oil is mainly utilized in making chypres, amber, fougeres, and colognes type of fragrances. Cypress oil has many health benefits, as it has antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties. It is also known for its astringent properties. The Cypress essential oil is now a day’s generally used in perfumery, especially men’s cosmetics.

Odor profile:
Woody, slightly smoky, resinous, and refreshing masculine odor fresh and herbaceous.

Major Constituents:
Carene, Camphene, Cadinene, Cedrol, Terpinolene, Myrcene, and linalool.

Application:
~ Cypress oil contains camphene. Owing to its camphene content, the oil has antiseptic properties that speed up the healing process of wounds and infection.
~ Cypress oil is even used as an ingredient in antiseptic lotions and creams.
~ It is commonly recommended for treating acne because of it’s antimicrobial action.

Aromatherapy:
When massaged with a carrier oil, cypress oil can relieve rheumatism, osteoarthritis, soothing muscle pain. It also strengthens and tightens your tissues preventing them from becoming loose. Inhale or vaporize the oil through a diffuser will help alleviate breathing disorders, such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis, and to calm and relax your mind. Cypress oil is an astringent, can be used topically to provide a toning effect on the skin, reduces anxiety, treating cellulite, and can reduce the severity of acne.