Cupressus sempervirens (Cypress) oil

Cupressus sempervirens (Cypress) oil

AKA “cypress oil”

Oil

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Ingredient Facts

Cupressus sempervirens (Cypress) oil

AKA: Cypress oil

Oil · Masking · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Not Clean

Cupressus sempervirens (cypress) oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking.

Family

Cupressaceae (Cypress family)

Plant Part

Whole Plant

Lifeform

Tree

Climate

Temperate

CAS #

84696-07-1 / 8013-86-3

Form

Oil

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Functions

Masking

Provides scent

Traditional Use

Cypress has been used since ancient Egypt and Greece for skin care, wound healing, and as an astringent. The oil was valued in European herbal medicine for its toning properties and was incorporated into skincare preparations for oily and congested skin.