Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil - Organic (Cedrus Atlantica)
- Moroccan cedarwood. Cedrus atlantica wood from Morocco, steam distilled into a pale yellow oil with a thin consistency.
- 43.92% beta-himachalene in this batch, with alpha-himachalene at 17.90%. See the chemistry.
- Scalp and hair. Helps calm seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff, and supports hair growth.
- Calmer skin. Diluted in a carrier oil, it soothes eczema and helps balance oily skin.
- Easier breathing. Helps open congested airways and ease a persistent cough.
- Five sizes. Choose 5ml, 10ml, 30ml, 60ml or a 4oz bottle. The bigger the bottle, the lower the price per ml.
Product specification
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View the full compositionCedarwood Atlas, a warm wood oil from Morocco
6 benefits of Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil
Dandruff and scalp care
Aromatherapists use Cedarwood Atlas to calm seborrheic dermatitis, which can contribute to dandruff.
Hair growth support
Cedarwood Atlas is known to stimulate the hair follicles and support hair growth.
Eczema and inflamed skin
It has long been used to soothe eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions. Dilute it in a carrier oil first.
Balanced oily skin
It helps regulate the skin's sebum, so oily buildup is less likely to lead to peeling.
Open airways
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory compounds, it is often used to help open up congested and tight breathing passages.
Help for a lingering cough
It is known to help clear the extra mucus that can get in the way of breathing when a cough hangs on.
How to use
Scalp oil
For hairMix Cedarwood Atlas into a carrier oil such as Meadowfoam Seed Oil, using the amounts in the hair growth recipe. Massage the blend into your scalp, wait 30 minutes and shampoo as usual.
On the skin
DilutedMix 6 to 12 drops into one ounce of carrier oil, a 1 to 2% dilution. Massage a few drops of the blend into clean skin. If your skin is sensitive, patch test a small spot first.
Steam inhalation
For congestionAdd 5 drops to a pot of steaming water. Cover your head with a towel, lean over the pot and breathe in the steam slowly, with your eyes closed.
Diffuser
In the airFollow your diffuser maker's instructions. In a nebulizing diffuser, 8 to 20 drops is typical. Try it with Myrrh, Frankincense and Eucalyptus for easier breathing.
Blends well with these 5 oils
3 recipes using this oil
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Method. Mix the essential oils into the pomegranate seed oil and rub the blend onto your chest and the back of your neck.
Method. Mix the oils together, then apply the blend to your scalp and the roots of your hair. Leave it on for half an hour, then wash it out with your usual shampoo.
Method. Diffuse an equal number of drops of each oil.
Technical information for this batch
At 43.92% this batch is dominated by B-Himachalene. A-Himachalene sits at 17.9%. The oil is pale yellow color with thin consistency, and it reads as a base note in a blend.
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Frequently asked questions
7 answers drawn from the product specification and our own use of this oil.
