Botanical Name Cedrus atlantica Country of Origin Morocco Plant Part Wood Extraction Method Steam Distillation Growing Method Wild
General Description Believed to have orginated from the famous Lebanon cedars; used by ancient Egyptians for embalming purposes, cosmetics and perfumery. Cedar trees date back to the Bible, where they symbolised everything fertile and abundant.
This soft, woodsy fragrance scents soap and cologne, serving as an astringent for oily skin, acne, dandruff, dermatitis, bites, and itching. Cedar also helps in cases of respiratory and urinary infections.
Emotionally, it increases self-respect, integrity, stability, meditation, and intuition, while relieving stress, aggression, and dependency.
It repels wool moths and other insects.
Odour Description Warm, sweet, tenacious, woody-balsamic aroma.
Blends well with Rosewood, Bergamot, Cypress, Cassia, Jasmine, Neroli, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang.
Uses Balancing, calming, used for concentration and clarity. Fragrance component and fixative in household products, soaps and detergents as well as perfumes, especially men's fragrances.
Application Massage, bath, skin care, hair care, compress, inhalation, meditation, diffuser.
Safety Precautions Non-irritant, non-sensitising.
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This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 02 April, 2006.