Cedar Wood
🌿 Description
Woody essence, steam distilled from the wood.
Usual origin: United States • Scent: balsamic, warm, woody, dry.
⭐ Key benefits
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🛡️ Purifying & antibacterial: helps limit bacterial proliferation, useful for purifying the air.
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🧴 Healing: supports scarred skin; promotes a clearer skin appearance.
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🌬️ Soothing & grounding: perfect for relaxation, meditation, and re-centering rituals.
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💆 Skin & hair comfort: interesting for the care of oily or dandruff-prone scalps.
🧴 How to use
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Wellness diffusion: 3–5 drops, 10–15 min depending on the room.
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Massage oil: 2–3 drops in 1 tbsp of vegetable oil; massage on the back/neck to relax.
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Targeted skin care: 1 drop in a dollop of cream/balm, 3×/week.
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Scalp: 1 drop in a dose of shampoo, 1–2×/week.
🤝 Recommended synergies
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Meditation / deep calm: Virginian Cedar + Frankincense (Olibanum) + Fine Lavender.
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Fresh woody atmosphere: Virginian Cedar + Balsam Fir + Lemon.
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Marked skin: Virginian Cedar + Italian Helichrysum (low dose) + Rose Geranium.
📋 Technical sheet
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Botanical name: Juniperus virginiana L.
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Family: Cupressaceae
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Distilled part: wood
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Method: steam distillation
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Olfactory profile: woody, balsamic, dry, slightly smoky
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Storage: tightly closed bottle, away from light and heat
⚠️ Precautions
For external and aromatic use only. Always dilute before skin application.
Avoid eye contour and mucous membranes. Preliminary skin test recommended.
Not recommended for pregnant/breastfeeding women or children.
Seek advice from a healthcare professional in case of pathology, asthma, or epilepsy.
Keep out of reach of children and animals.