Cypress Essential Oil

INCI Name

Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf Oil

Botanical Name

Cupressus sempervirens

Cypress Essential Oil (Cupressus sempervirens Leaf Oil) is a steam-distilled oil valued for its fresh, resinous scent and skin-conditioning properties. Traditionally used for toning oily or blemish-prone skin, it offers astringent qualities and grounding aromatherapy benefits.

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Primary Function
Essential Oil
Add'l Function
Fragrance
Active
Scent Profile
Woody
Resinous
Fresh
Herbaceous
Is It Natural?
Natural (Steam-Distilled)
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Skin Type Suitability

Oily
Combination
Blemish-Prone
Normal
Considered Safe for Teens
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Typical Product Use

Fragrance, astringent, skin conditioning, tonic

Product Type(s):

Serum
Oil
Toner
Cream
Aromatherapy
Cleanser

Typical Usage Range:

0.5–2% in leave-on products; higher in rinse-off formulations

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Supportive Qualities

Promotes appearance of firm skin, supports circulation, traditional use for oily/blemish-prone skin, grounding aroma

Primary Components:

α-pinene, δ-3-carene, cedrol, limonene

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Important to Know

May irritate sensitive skin; avoid during pregnancy

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Sourcing Tips

Preferred Extraction Method:

Steam distillation of leaves/twigs

Prefer steam-distilled oil; organic and sustainably harvested sources recommended

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More information*

Explore additional safety and regulatory data from trusted external sources:

Cosmetics Info
Cosmetic Ingredient Review
EWG's Skin Deep
INCIDecoder
SkinSAFE
SpecialChem

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