Cedar Wood
🌿 Description
Woody essence, steam-distilled from wood .
Usual origin: United States • Scent: balsamic, warm, woody, dry.
⭐ Key Benefits
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🛡️ Purifying & antibacterial : helps limit the proliferation of bacteria, useful for sanitizing 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 refocusing rituals.
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💆 Skin & hair comfort : beneficial in the care of oily scalps or scalps prone to dandruff.
🧴 Usage tips
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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 the back/neck to relax.
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Targeted skin care: 1 drop in a dab of cream/balm, 3 times/week.
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Scalp: 1 drop in a dose of shampoo, 1–2 times/week.
🤝 Recommended Synergies
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Meditation / deep calm: Virginia cedar + Frankincense (Oliban) + Fine lavender.
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Fresh woody ambiance: Virginia cedar + balsam fir + lemon.
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Marked skin: Virginia cedar + Italian helichrysum (low dose) + rose geranium.
📋 Technical specifications
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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: Keep bottle tightly closed, away from light and heat
⚠️ Precautions
For external and aromatic use only. Always dilute before applying to the skin.
Avoid the eye area and mucous membranes. A preliminary skin test is recommended.
Not recommended for pregnant/breastfeeding women and children.
Seek the advice of a healthcare professional in case of illness, asthma or epilepsy.
Keep out of reach of children and animals.