doTerra Cypress Essential Oil, 15 ml

Cypress has long been praised for its many beneficial properties and benefits. This evergreen coniferous plant was used to treat various ailments in China, Ancient Rome and Greece, as well as in Tibet. Today, cypress absolute is an essential oil that is actively used in medicine, cosmetology, and also for caring for psycho-emotional health. Externally, the ether of the coniferous tree has a faded color with yellowish nuances, a characteristic fluidity and lightness in consistency. doTerra Cypress Essential Oil is a therapeutic oil with a multifaceted woody-balsamic aroma, obtained from the needles and young shoots of Cupressus sempervirens by steam distillation. Contains α-pinene, limonene, carene and terpineol, which provide vasoconstrictor, lymphatic drainage and calming effects. The oil is effective for skin care, stress relief, strengthening blood vessels and supporting the respiratory system. A CPTG® standard product is suitable for aromatherapy, cosmetics and massage. The aroma of the oil is very complex and multifaceted. It is quite difficult to recognize it among other conifers. It combines notes of conifers growing in the mountains, as well as shades of tea tree. At the base are smoky-balsamic shades with a pleasant sweetness, deep-woody halftones, with chords of warmth and solemnity.

Main benefits

• Calms and relieves stress, improves emotional balance
• Strengthens blood vessels, helps with varicose veins and rosacea
• Promotes the removal of phlegm and relieves cough
• Regulates sebum production and fights dandruff
• Has anti-cellulite and deodorizing effects
• Maintains hormonal balance during menopause and PMS

Application

Directions for use	Recommendations
Diffuser	Use 4-6 drops to relieve stress and improve mood
Apply to skin	Dilute 3-5 drops in 15 ml carrier oil for massage or care
Cosmetics	Add 2-3 drops per 10 g of base to tonics, creams or scrubs
Sprays	2-4 drops per 500 ml of water for deodorizing and antiseptic sprays
Bath	3-5 drops with an emulsifier (honey, salt) for lymphatic drainage and relaxation
Inhalations	1-2 drops in an inhaler or aroma medallion for coughing or stress
Cooking	Not recommended for internal use

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy with cypress essential oil can be compared to a session of relaxation and finding peace. This oil has a calming effect on the psycho-emotional background. It helps to find balance, inner harmony, balance and makes it easier to accept changes. Essential oil is often recommended for use by people with increased anxiety, excessive emotionality and impulsiveness. The calming aroma can muffle internal dust, give easy control over emotions and eliminate frequent mood swings. Among the main properties:

• helps to calm down, evens out the psycho-emotional background;
• gives balance and relieves anxiety;
• promotes control of emotions;
• restores inner harmony and peace;
• increases mental activity;
• relieves tearfulness and irritability;
• promotes concentration;
• increases productivity;
• neutralizes the effects of stress;
• fights unreasonable anger and sudden mood swings;
• blocks emotional outbursts in stressful situations;
• is an effective aphrodisiac.

Cypress is comparable to lavender. It really promotes relaxation, relieves irritability and aggressiveness. After the aromatherapy procedure using this ether, you can instantly feel a pleasant inner peace, which is difficult to confuse with other feelings. As the strongest aphrodisiac, cypress oil stimulates desire and continues love games.

Cosmetic use

Anti-cellulite effect is the main advantage of cypress in skin care. The molecules of the active substances included in the chemical formula of the oil act as “orange peel” solvents, maintaining elasticity and smoothness toskin. If you want to achieve the most effective results from the use of cypress essential oil, then it should be added to anti-cellulite cosmetics: wraps, scrubs and creams. Massage of problem areas using Cypress doTERRA in combination with fractionated coconut oil is also recommended. Cypress oil perfectly smoothes the skin. It gives the epidermis elasticity, softness and silkiness. Also, an excellent property of Cypress essential oil is the active regulation of sweating. The essence can eliminate unpleasant odors and refresh the body.

• Skin toning — ★★★★☆ Improves microcirculation, increases skin elasticity. How to use: In tonics, gels and massage mixtures. Strength of effect: Strong, noticeable even with a single use.
• Pore narrowing — ★★★★☆ Narrows pores, regulates skin oiliness. How to use: In toners and masks for oily skin. Strength of effect: Strong, effective with regularity.
• Skin softening — ★★★☆☆ Relieves irritation, makes skin smooth. How to use: In body creams, especially after shaving. Strength of effect: Average, auxiliary action.

In the beauty industry, the oil is not used as actively as in the above-mentioned areas, but its anti-inflammatory and sebum-regulating properties are worthy of your attention. Cypress essential oil is great for problematic, sensitive and oily skin, while at the same time it is suitable for all skin types. Cypress Essential Oil Doterra:

• helps treat acne;
• regulates sebum production;
• stimulates blood circulation;
• evens out skin tone;
• prevents capillary pattern formation;
• restores elasticity and firmness of the structure.

This is an ideal skin care product for combination skin. Its sebum-regulating properties eliminate oily shine, while combating dryness in certain areas. Due to its intense binding properties, the essential oil is regularly added to tonics and scrubs, but at the same time it is necessary to observe the correct dosage.

Hair care

Cypress oil is often used by those with oily scalp. Due to its sebum-regulating effect, the ether controls and prevents dandruff. Cypress ether stops hair loss and stimulates hair growth. It makes the structure more well-groomed and elastic, eliminates brittleness and split ends.

• Normalization of scalp oiliness — ★★★★☆ Regulates sebum, prevents rapid hair contamination. How to use: In shampoos or scalp massage (2 drops per serving). Strength of effect: Strong, especially for oily skin.
• Strengthening hair roots — ★★★☆☆ Strengthens hair follicles by improving blood circulation. How to use: In masks with rosemary or cedar. Strength of effect: Average, increases in combinations.
• Stimulating hair growth — ★★☆☆☆ Indirectly stimulates growth through a tonic effect. How to use: In masks and lotions. Strength of effect: Weak-moderate, better with active oils.

Medical effects

Despite all the benefits of oil in aromatherapy, cypress is actively used in medicine. This essence can have a beneficial effect on the health of the body’s circulatory system: solve problems with blood pressure, prevent atherosclerosis, stop profuse bleeding and treat bleeding gums. Like any coniferous oil, cypress ether has an analgesic and antispasmodic effect. It relieves spasms of the digestive tract and helps treat hemorrhoids. The main properties include:

• antispasmodic and analgesic effects;
• favorable effect on the circulatory system;
• help in the treatment of diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
• anti-inflammatory activity;
• antitussive properties and effective elimination of hoarseness;
• regulation of climacteric changes and adaptogenic effect during menopause;
• help in establishing the menstrual cycle;

Cypress essential oil is often used to treat diseases of the upper respiratory tract. It relieves inflammation, promotes the removal of phlegm and the rapid elimination of hoarseness. The effect of ether on the “female” area of application also plays a large role. Balancing hormonal levels and the menstrual cycle, as well as helping with rapid adaptation in the early stages of menopause are the active properties of vegetable oil that most women appreciate.

• Vasoconstrictor — ★★★★★ Strengthens blood vessels, reduces rosacea, varicose veins, and swelling. How to use: In massages (5 drops per 15 ml of base), baths forlegs. Strength of effect: Very strong, effective for venous insufficiency.
• Expectorant — ★★★★☆ Facilitates expectoration with dry cough. How to use: Inhalations or chest rubbing with base oil. Strength of effect: Strong, gently cleanses the respiratory tract.
• Anti-edema — ★★★★☆ Relieves swelling and heaviness in the legs. How to use: In lymphatic drainage massages, baths, wraps. Strength of effect: Strong, noticeable in courses.

Composition

INCI: Fractionated Coconut Oil, Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)

Precautions

• Do not use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Do not use for children under 6 years of age
• Caution in hormone-dependent conditions (fibroids, endometriosis)
• Dilute before application (2-3% concentration)
• Conduct an allergy test before use
• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and open wounds
• Store for no more than 2 years in a dark place

Compatibility with other oils

• Bergamot
• Grapefruit
• Eucalyptus
• Lavender
• Juniper
• Rosemary
• Cinnamon

Country of origin

Italy — harvested and distilled in compliance with sustainable development standards.

Product format

• Volume: 15 ml
• Packaging: dark glass bottle with dropper

Storage conditions

Store in a dry, cool (5–25 °C), dark place, tightly closed, away from children.