Species:	Origin:	Extraction Process	Perfume Note
Cupressus sempervirens	UK	Steam Distilled	Middle

Extraction Description	Scent Description
Obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and terminal branches	Sweet-balsamic tenacious odour.

General Description
Cypress English Grown. It has astringent properties and helps reduce cellulite. Useful for oily and over hydrated skin. Especially useful during the menopause, use well diluted in carrier oil for massage.

Historical Background
Traditionally used as an insect repellent, antiseptic, and astringent, deodorant, soothing agent & skin conditioner.

Properties
Insect Repellent, deodorising, astringent, soothing, skin conditioning.

Base Products
Pirene, camphene, sylvestrine, cymene, sabinol.

Safety
DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW.

What other people think
'The astringent properties of this essential oil make it very effective in a foot bath'. - an excerpt from Aromatherapy A Guide For Home Use. by Christine Westwood.