Cypress Essential Oil
Clarifying, Balancing & Grounding Care
Cypress, Cupressus sempervirens, is an essential oil steam distilled from the twigs, stems, and leaves of the evergreen cypress tree. Its fresh, smoky, woody aroma has been valued since ancient times for its grounding, purifying, and restorative qualities.
Rich in natural astringent, antiseptic, and toning properties, cypress essential oil helps balance skin oil production, making it especially beneficial for oily, combination, or blemish-prone skin.
Its gentle tightening effect helps refine the appearance of enlarged pores, tone the complexion, and support clearer, smoother skin. Cypress is also known for its ability to enhance circulation, which can help revive dull or fatigued skin.
The oil’s antispasmodic nature makes it a wonderful addition to massage blends. When diluted in a carrier oil, cypress helps ease muscle cramps, aches, tension, and everyday soreness. Its long-standing use as a natural deodorant comes from its crisp, clean scent and its ability to help reduce excess perspiration, making it useful for sweaty feet or underarm care.
In hair care, cypress essential oil helps reduce excess oiliness on the scalp and is often used to support conditions associated with dandruff-prone or flaky scalp conditions. Its ability to encourage circulation around the hair follicles makes it a popular addition to blends aimed at reducing hair thinning or supporting healthy growth. By cleansing and balancing the scalp, cypress promotes a cleaner, more refreshed foundation for stronger, shinier hair.
Aromatherapy Properties: Cypress essential oil has a fresh, woody, earthy aroma that is both calming and subtly invigorating. It is known for promoting emotional balance—quieting nervous tension, easing anxious thoughts, and helping restore a sense of grounding.
Its warm, steady scent encourages mental clarity, peaceful focus, and a comforting feeling of stability. Diffusing cypress can help create an atmosphere of serenity, harmony, and gentle uplift.
Pregnancy and Children: We do not provide information on the safety of essential oils during Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, or for use in Children because the available information is very ambiguous and often contradictory. If you’re interested in using essential oils during pregnancy or with young children, please do your own research and consult your doctor, midwife, or health care professional before use.
Precautions: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, have a medical condition, or have any medical concerns regarding yourself or your family, consult a qualified, licensed health professional prior to use. For external use only. Keep away from the eyes and mucous membranes. Keep out of reach of children.
