Description

Cedarwood Himalayan Essential Oil is usually distilled from a tall 150 ft evergreen tree which grows in high altitudes of cold areas of the Himalayan region of North India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. A true Cedar wood, it is the national tree of Pakistan. In India, this oil is thought to possess insecticidal and anti-fungal properties. Cedarwood Essential Oil is steam distilled from the wood, stumps, wood chips or sawdust of the tree. The Oil is a yellowish to orange-yellow or deep amber-colored. It is a thick oil and will occasionally appear somewhat cloudy. The scent of Cedarwood Himalayan Essential Oil is very similar to Atlas Cedarwood. Its scent is rich, and camphor like. It has a pleasant woody undertone.

Cedarwood oil is particularly useful in skin-care preparations as it has astringent and antiseptic properties. It is said to be beneficial in relieving moderate skin complaints of acne, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infections, greasy skin, and hair loss, hair strengthening and growth. It also may help to relieve stress and tension.