Cypress Essential Oil

Product name:
Cypress Essential Oil (Cypress Oil) – 100% Pure, Natural, Organic Essential Oil 

Cupressus Sempervirens

Quick info:

Botanical Name: Cupressus Sempervirens

• Aroma: Woody, Sweet, Herbaceous, Earthy, Crisp
• Extraction Method: Steam distilled from needles of the Cypress tree
• Source: France 
• Note: Middle

Applications: 

Relaxation, Stress Relief, Anxiety, Allergies, Cold and Flu, Insomnia and Restlessness, Eczema, Acne, Rashes, Pain Relief, Anti-inflammatory, Ulcers and Sores, Wound Healing

Botanical Families:

Cypress Essential Oil belongs to a plant family called Cupressaceae, also known as the conifer and cypress family.  

Cupressaceae is a conifer family, the cypress family, with worldwide distribution. The bark of mature trees is commonly orange- to red- brown and of stringy texture, often flaking or peeling in vertical strips, but smooth, scaly or hard and square-cracked in some species. Cypress trees are a large group of trees and shrubs with needle-like foliage and acorn-like cones

Chemical families: Cupressaceae

Especially comforting in the winter season, Cypress essential oil gives out a feeling of freshness and restoration. This purifying essential oil cleanses your body inside out; it drains out any toxins and provides a cool, refreshing effect. Cypress essential oil supports clearer complexions primarily for oily troubled skin.

Cypress oil is an essential oil made from the stems, twigs and leaves of the cypress tree. Most cypress oil is made from Cupressus Sempervirens, also known as Mediterranean cypress which has been on earth for about 17 million years!

Commonly used in aromatherapy, Cypress oil is famous for its woody scent which works great when it comes to clearing nasal airways and promoting deep and relaxing sleep. Its aroma is also famous for promoting an energized and refreshing feeling, which boosts the mood while keeping emotions calm and grounded. When used in a massage oil, it is known for helping promote good circulation and helps soothe tired, restless and aching muscles. 

When used topically, Cypress Essential Oil is known to be purifying and to help improve the appearance of acne and blemishes, making it especially suitable for inclusion in cosmetic formulations intended for oily skin. Also known as a powerful astringent, Cypress Essential Oil makes a great addition to toning products to tighten the skin and impart a sense of invigoration. 

In a nutshell, here are the top properties of Cypress Essential Oil: 

• Act as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
• Aid sleep in traditional medicine.
• Improve mental health due to its link to sleep quality.
• Have neuroprotective properties. 
• Emit powerful antifungal and antibacterial properties.
• Potentially ease pain in muscles and joints.
• Help stimulate and improve memory.

Aromatherapy:

One of the top benefits of Cypress Essential Oil is definitely its relaxing and detoxifying abilities. Add 8 to 10 drops in a diffuser or burner for the ultimate aromatherapy session. 

Relax, Sleep, Meditate: 

Thanks to its stress-relieving qualities, Cypress Essential Oil is excellent when it comes to promoting faster and deeper sleep. You can diffuse Cypress Essential Oil in your room before sleeping or apply a few drops to your temples or behind your ears – or even use it as a pillow mist to have the best sleep of your life! Cypress’s historical association with spirituality makes this Essential Oil a popular choice for use in meditation. The oil is believed to possess grounding and relaxing properties that can set the perfect tone for any meditation practice. 

Good for Acne & Eczema: 

Due to its formidable invigorating, repairing, and anti-oxidant properties, Cypress Essential Oil is a great additive to your daily skin routine. It is a mild essential oil and is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, dry, and oily skin types. It helps restore the skin’s natural glow, protect the skin from free radical damage and oxidative stress, soothe irritated skin, and make the skin soft and supple. 

Get a Youthful Glow: 

We all know that anti-oxidants are essential to keeping our skin youthful. Conveniently, Cypress Essential oil is packed with them! Incorporate those beautiful anti-oxidants in your skincare routine by adding a few drops of Cypress Essential Oil to your daily moisturizer or face oil. It clears up blemishes and evens out your skin tone. It has skin repairing, regenerating, and strengthening properties, which in turn keeps your skin young and refreshed.

Cough Relief:

A natural antispasmodic and respiratory tonic, cypress oil can help relieve respiratory issues, help clear the throat, reduce nasal and chest congestion, and can also treat a cough. 

Goodbye Spider Veins:

Cypress oil has been known to have an anti-inflammatory effect on varicose veins by naturally assisting in the increase of blood flow and improving circulation. By regularly applying a few drops of cypress oil, diluted in a carrier oil, and massaging onto the skin, cypress oil can help diminish the appearance of varicose veins over time.

Hair Loss Treatment: 

Cypress essential oil can benefit the scalp by reducing hair loss and promoting new hair growth. With regular daily use, it improves the health and condition of the scalp, enabling the pores to naturally tighten thus stopping the hair loss cycle. It also helps to promote increased blood flow, strengthening the capillaries and regulating sebum production. This balance in turn strengthens the total hair follicle to promote healthy hair growth from within!

No More Dandruff: 

Because of its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, cypress oil can help treat dandruff, by attacking the bacteria or fungus that caused it, and relieve symptoms of flaking and itching of the scalp. Simply add a few drops to your shampoo or apply directly to the scalp (diluted in a carrier oil).

Meditate & Ground Yourself:

For a great grounding or meditation session, we recommend the following oil blend for your diffuser. 

Simply add: 

• 3 drops of Cypress Essential Oil 
• 2 drops of Clary Sage Essential Oil 
• 1 drop of Lavender Essential Oil 

These essential oils have a calming effect on the body and encourage an overall sense of feeling more relaxed when meditating.

Muscles Relaxation Blend:

Massage the oil into tight muscles to give an instant relaxing effect: 

• 5 drops of juniper berry essential oil with
• 10 drops of ginger essential oil
• 10 drops of cypress essential oil

Hair Loss Blend: 

Make the following blend and massage onto your scalp 3-4 times per week to encourage new hair growth and slow down hair loss:

• 2 Tbsp Jojoba Essential Oil (Carrier Oil) – Always begin with a carrier oil to naturally and safely mix essential oils.
• 4 drops Cypress Essential Oil
• 3 drops Rosemary Essential Oil 
• 2 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Sunshine Blend:

Cypress essential oil is a great addition to your wellness routine. It has been shown to help with stress and anxiety, as well as provide relief from respiratory congestion. Add this oil blend to your diffuser for maximum benefits.

• 4 drops Sweet Orange essential oil 
• 3 drops Cypress essential oil 
• 2 drops Grapefruit essential oil 

Down to Earth Blend:

Often referred to as the “tree of life,” Cypress is known for its calming properties which can be attributed to its high levels of pinene. It has a calming effect on the body, mind, and spirit. Check out this essential oil diffuser blend.

• 3 drops Cypress essential oil 
• 3 drops Marjoram essential oil 
• 3 drops Patchouli essential oil 

Sleep Well Massage Blend:

Before going to bed, use this massage oil blend to promote circulation and relaxation: 

• 4 drops of cypress essential oil
• 5 drops of mandarin essential oil
• 4 drops of lavender essential oil
• 3 drops of geranium essential oil
• 2 tablespoons of hempseed carrier oil

No Negative Vibes: 

Clear out any negative energy from any space using this diffuser blend: 

• 6 drops sweet orange essential oil
• 5 drops cypress essential oil
• 3 drops geranium essential oil 

Get Creative: 

Whenever you’re working on a project that needs as much creative juice as possible, diffuse this blend to help stimulate your mind: 

• 3 drops Cypress essential oil
• 2 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil 

Pick Me Upper: 

Give yourself a good buzz of energy in the morning with this blend:

• 3 drops cypress oil
• 1 drop eucalyptus oil
• 2 drops grapefruit oil
• 1 drop jasmine oil 

Home Scenting:

Add a few drops of Cypress essential oil to some cotton wool balls and pop them into your clothes drawers or on a shelf in your wardrobe. This will add a lovely scent to your wardrobe and clothes.

Aroma: Cypress Oil’s pleasant aroma has made it a popular essence in natural deodorants and perfumes, shampoos and conditioners – particularly masculine varieties.

Blends well with: 

• Cedarwood
• Chamomile
• Clary Sage
• Frankincense
• Geranium
• Ginger
• Grapefruit
• Juniper Berry
• Lavender
• Lemon
• Mandarin
• Marjoram
• Sweet Orange
• Pine
• Rosemary

 – Olfactory Family: Woody, Sweet, Herbaceous, Earthy, Crisp 

– Note: Middle Note
– Strength: Medium
– Perfumes used in: Lalique Encre Noire, Lalique Encre Noire Sport, Jo Malone London Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense, Hermes Un Jardin en Mediterranee, Tom Ford Italian Cypress, Tom Ford Costa Azzurra Parfum, Parfum Roma Acqua Viva, L’Occitane en Provence Eau des Baux, Bvlgari Man Wood Essence, Chanel Paris Edimbourg, Gucci Guilty Absolute for Femme, Dipytique Tam Dao Eau de Toilette, Kenzo World Power, Rag & Bone Cypress, Scents of Wood Cypress in Oak, Dior Terra Bella, Giorgio Armani Cypres Pantelleria, Paco Rabanne Invictus Platinum. 

History: 

Cypress Oil comes from several species of coniferous evergreens in the Cupressaceae botanical family, whose members are naturally distributed throughout warmer temperate and subtropical regions of Asia, Europe, and North America. Known for their dark foliage, round cones, and small yellow flowers, Cypress trees typically grow to be around 25-30 meters (roughly 80-100 feet) tall, notably growing in a pyramidal shape, particularly when they are young.

Cypress trees are speculated to have originated in ancient Persia, Syria, or Cyprus and to have been brought to the Mediterranean region by Etruscan tribes. Among the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean, Cypress acquired connotations with the spiritual, becoming symbolic of death and mourning. As these trees stand tall and point heavenward with their characteristic shape, they also came to symbolize immortality and hope; this can be seen in the Greek word ‘Sempervirens’, which means ‘lives forever’ and which forms part of the botanical name of a prominent Cypress species used in oil production. The symbolic value of this tree’s oil was recognized in the ancient world as well; the Etruscans believed it could ward off the smell of death just as they believed the tree could ward off demons and often planted it around burial sites. A sturdy material, Ancient Egyptians used Cypress wood to carve out coffins and adorn sarcophagi, while the Ancient Greeks used it to carve statues of the gods. All over the ancient world, carrying a Cypress branch was a wide used sign of respect for the dead.

 Fun Facts About Cypress:   

• The oil of the afterlife: Cypress trees became a symbol of death and mourning in the Mediterranean regions. In fact, the plant often borders cemeteries as it was believed to invite souls of the dead to climb them and enter the skies.
• The Greek word, ‘Sempervirens’, from which the Cypress tree’s botanical name originates, means ‘lives forever’.
• The Chinese associated the Cypress tree with contemplation, as its roots take the form of a seated man as they grow.
• It has been documented that Hippocrates diluted Cypress Oil in his bath to soothe his circulatory problems, thanks to its benefits linked to this.

Studies:

Cypress has a history of use as a traditional, herbal treatment for conditions such as:

• stomach distress
• pain relief
• headache
• eczema
• rashes
• anxiety
• sleep disorders
• wound healing 

Reduces pain

Cypress Essential Oil will help with decreasing pain related to fragile joints & muscles, and due to conditions just like rheumatism and arthritis. 

Cough Suppressant: 

Cypress oil contains camphene, a molecule which is often found in herbal cough suppressants. 

The below table is a general dilution guide for essential oils. Aim for a one to five percent dilution for topical use, and always start small with the number of essential oil drops and increase the dilution ratio as desired.

For external use only. Do not use undiluted on the skin. Avoid contact with eyes. Patch test before use. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use essential oils on children under 5 years old. Consult your healthcare professional before using essential oils during pregnancy or if under a doctor’s care. Store in a cool, dark place.

Shelf Life: 2 years

Babies & Children: 

To keep your little one safe, for newborn to 24 months, we recommend that you always check with your paediatrician before introducing a new product to your baby’s routine.  Our products have no specified age range; however, remember to store products well away from your infant and child.

Ultrasonic diffusers effectively enhance the air of any environment. We recommend that:

• Less is More: use less essential oils in ultrasonic diffusers
• Diffusion Time: diffuse essential oils for 30-60 minutes on, then 30-60 minutes off
• Air Flow: whenever you are using or diffusing essential oils, offer fresh air with an open window or door

Pregnancy: 

You can use essential oils during pregnancy, but please consult your healthcare practitioner before use.

Pets: 

Using essential oils on pets: 

The ability to tolerate essential oils is dependent on many factors, including plant species, product, dose, and route of application. Essential oil use cases show the most significant risk of toxicity is from direct skin application on your pet’s skin – these same cases also share that a large volume was applied directly and neat (pure without a carrier) to the pet’s skin. Knowing that there is a risk in using these oils to your pet’s fur or skin, we strongly recommend consultation with your veterinarian or animal care specialist prior to applying or exposure to any of our products.

If you’ve chosen to use essential oils around your pet, we first recommend taking note of your pets behavior, contacting your vet with any concerns, and the below list of Rūt products that we feel are the most pet-friendly:

Single note essential oils:

• Chamomile
• Frankincense
• Clary Sage
• Geranium
• Rosemary

Should you choose to use your ultrasonic diffuser in the presence of your pet, we recommend:

• Using only small amounts of essential oils. 1-5 drops are our recommendation
• Ensure the space is well ventilated with a window open slightly for fresh air
• Always keep a door open so that the animal can enter and exit the room easily
• Take note of how your pet responds at all times and if you notice your pet resisting an aroma, discontinue use and move them to a well-ventilated space
• Be particularly mindful of pets that are in cages or enclosed spaces (including birds and small rodents) as they cannot leave the room if they become uncomfortable

Local (UAE) Shipping Policy: Shipment processing time

We aim to process all orders within 2-3 business days. We don’t deliver on weekends or holidays. Estimated delivery time 3-5 business days. 

International (outside of UAE) Shipping Policy: Shipment processing time

We aim to process all orders within 2-3 business days. We don’t deliver on weekends or holidays. Estimated delivery time for international orders is 8-15 business days.  

If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, shipments may be delayed by a few days. Please allow additional days in transit for delivery. If there will be a significant delay in shipment of your order, we will contact you via email or telephone.

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