Organic Cypress Essential Oil (Cupressus sempervirens L.)

Cypress Essential Oil with a dry, woody profile that cleanses space and organizes thoughts, promoting focus and inner stability. Additionally, it has a toning and relaxing effect in skincare and massage, ideal for compositions with a fresh, resinous character.

Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens L.) Organic Essential Oil

Organic Cypress Oil from Greece – Pure, Dry Woody Character

Organic Cypress Essential Oil (evergreen cypress) with an exceptionally pure, dry woody character – high α-pinene and delta-3-carene create a clear, fresh tone without sweetness. Ideal for diffusing to organize thoughts and for woody compositions; use in low percentages for skincare. Quality confirmed by GC/FID, GC/MS; physicochemical parameters within optimal batch ranges.

Its chemical composition makes it excellent for purifying air diffusion, relaxing and toning massages, as well as for woody-resinous fragrance compositions (in combination with cedar, juniper, bergamot, clary sage, or lavender).

Product Properties

• Country of origin: Chalkidiki, Greece
• Plant part: Leaves, needles, and young shoots
• Cultivation: Organic
• Groups of organic compounds: Monoterpenes
• Botanical family: Cupressaceae (cypress family)
• Extraction method: Steam distillation

Therapeutic Properties

• Purifying and respiratory support
• Toning for the circulatory system
• Calming and emotionally stabilizing
• Immunity boosting
• Astringent and toning for the skin
• Muscle relaxing

Scent Profile

• Aroma: woody, resinous, earthy
• Scent classification: top to middle note
• Appearance: liquid
• Color: light yellow to orange

Chemical Profile – Dominant Components

• α-pinene – 52.74% – main component, gives the oil a fresh, piney, slightly resinous aroma; shows purifying and respiratory supporting effects
• Δ-3-carene – 23.37% – responsible for the dry, woody tone of the scent; has a mild calming effect, supports the respiratory system
• Limonene – 4.65% – brings a slightly citrusy, energizing note; improves mood, refreshes the air
• β-pinene – 2.60% – enhances the respiratory effect and woody character of the aroma
• Terpinen-4-ol – 1.78% – a monoterpene alcohol with purifying and immunity-supporting properties
• Cedrol – 1.48% – a sesquiterpene alcohol with toning, stabilizing effects and a woody depth of scent

Application

Purification and Circulation
Combine cypress with grapefruit to support a feeling of lightness in areas prone to swelling and help maintain natural, harmonious flow in the body.

Respiratory Support in Cold Seasons
Inhale the aroma of cypress to maintain a sense of stable well-being and clearer breathing when colder weather arrives.

Chest Comfort
Prepare a gentle chest balm with cypress oil to support yourself in moments of tension and ensure freer, more comfortable breathing.

Safety

Safety and Warnings:

• According to Tisserand and Young, cypress oil does not require special precautions, but old or oxidized product should be avoided as it may cause skin sensitization.
• The oil is not classified as toxic, phototoxic, or sensitizing, and is considered safe for diffusion and inhalation.
• For skin application, dilution to 1–2% is recommended, taking care not to apply the product to eyes or mucous membranes.
• Do not apply to skin in the first trimester of pregnancy, observing general precautions typical for monoterpene-rich oils.
• Avoid application to damaged or particularly sensitive skin.
• To reduce the risk of oxidation, store in a tightly sealed container, away from light and heat.

Storage and Shelf Life

Shelf life: 5 years

Store in a dark, cool place, away from direct sunlight.

Combinations for Cypress Oil

Citrus (freshness, energy):

• Grapefruit – a purifying and toning duo
• Lemon – brightens and refreshes
• Bergamot – softens dryness, adds lightness

Herbal and Floral (softness, balance):

• Lavender – soothes and harmonizes
• Geranium – tones and organizes emotions
• Rosemary (ct. cineole/verbenone) – clarifies the mind
• Clary Sage – deepens relaxation and stabilizes

Balsamic and Resinous (warmth, depth, longevity):

• Frankincense – "grounds" and supports a meditative mood
• Helichrysum – supports regeneration
• Benzoin/Myrrh – softens dryness, adds velvety richness

Batch Information

• Production Date: May 2025
• Expiry Date: May 2030
• Batch No: E1001996

Laboratory Testing

Committed to full quality transparency, we provide laboratory documentation for each oil, including GC/MS reports and SDS/MSDS sheets. These tests confirm the authenticity, purity, and chemical profile of each batch, and we publish PDF files and graphical composition summaries on the product page.

MSDS + GC-MS

Quality Guarantee – GC/MS and GC/FID Tests

Vessel essential oils are tested using GC/MS and GC/FID methods, which confirms their authenticity, purity, and compliance with the plant's natural profile.

The analysis utilizes gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC/MS) in SCAN mode to precisely identify each component. Quantitative composition is determined by GC/FID. This ensures that we offer only natural oils, without synthetic additives – ideal for professional aromatherapy applications. The distillery specializes in medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP). It operates under ISO 9001/22000 and Organic/COSMOS standards, among others.

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