Information about Cypress Oil
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Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) is one of those essential oils that doesn’t get much focus. It doesn’t have a very strong smell like lavender, and it is not particularly glamourous, like rose, jasmine, or sandalwood. However, it does have a long history of use by several different cultures including the Tibetians and the Chinese, and this is for a few good reasons. Cypress is a styptic, meaning it acts like an astringent and reduces or eliminates bleeding and/or sweating. It is also a vasoconstrictor, which means that it temporarily causes blood vessels to shrink in size. Why is this important? This is wonderful for anyone who is trying to treat acne, varicose veins, make shaving preparations, or make natural deodorants.
Cypress essential oil is distilled from the needles and twigs of the cypress tree. The cypress tree grows in parts of Europe, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. There are many different species of cypress, but this article only focuses on Cupressus sempervirens. The oil of Cupressus sempervirens is considered to have the highest quality oil of all the cypress trees.
This powder makes a refreshing treat for the feet. It can also be used as a natural deodorant. The cypress helps to deal with perspiration, and the tree tree and lavender are naturally antiseptic.
Ingredients:
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) is one of those essential oils that doesn’t get much focus. It doesn’t have a very strong smell like lavender, and it is not particularly glamourous, like rose, jasmine, or sandalwood. However, it does have a long history of use by several different cultures including the Tibetians and the Chinese, and this is for a few good reasons. Cypress is a styptic, meaning it acts like an astringent and reduces or eliminates bleeding and/or sweating. It is also a vasoconstrictor, which means that it temporarily causes blood vessels to shrink in size. Why is this important? This is wonderful for anyone who is trying to treat acne, varicose veins, make shaving preparations, or make natural deodorants.
Cypress essential oil is distilled from the needles and twigs of the cypress tree. The cypress tree grows in parts of Europe, the Mediterranean, and North Africa. There are many different species of cypress, but this article only focuses on Cupressus sempervirens. The oil of Cupressus sempervirens is considered to have the highest quality oil of all the cypress trees.
Deodorant Powder
This powder makes a refreshing treat for the feet. It can also be used as a natural deodorant. The cypress helps to deal with perspiration, and the tree tree and lavender are naturally antiseptic.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (143 g) arrowroot powder
- 1 tbsp (6 g) french green clay
- 1 tbsp (22 g) baking soda
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) vetiver root powder
- 20 drops cypress essential oil
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- Step 1: Put the essential oils into a small measuring cup and stir well to combine. Set aside.
- Step 2: Combine the arrowroot powder, french green clay, baking soda and vetiver root powder in a clean bowl. Blend together with a fork until all items are well blended.
- Step 3: Add the essential oils. Stir well to combine. If needed, push powder through a sieve to remove any lumps. Transfer to a powder box, or other storage container.