Profile: Atlas Cedar Essential Oil
Commonly known as: Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil (I.N.C.I.).
Botanical name: Atlantic Cedar.
Extraction process: Steam distillation of woods derived from organic farming.
Family: Pine Family.
Extracted part of the plant: Wood.
Cultivation area, origin: Originating from the Atlas, a mountain range in North Africa, and then established in Europe (France, Italy, Bulgaria).
Blooming: September.
Origin, provenance: Morocco.
Phytochemical composition: Sesquiterpenes (11-alpha-H-himachala-1,4-diene, deodarone, trans-alpha-bisabolene, delta-cadinene, beta-himachalene, alpha-himachalene, gamma-himachalene), sesquiterpenols, sesquiterpenic ketones (cis-gamma atlantone, trans-gamma atlantone, trans-alpha atlantone, cis-alpha atlantone).
Sensory properties: Appearance: Liquid, fairly viscous; Colour: Orange-yellow to brown; Scent: Woody, sweet, pleasant.
Physical properties: Density: 0.92 - 0.95 g/cm3; Refractive Index: 1.500 - 1.520.
Concerns: Lipolytic, purifying, lymphatic stimulating, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, soothing, astringent.
Effect: All skin types, particularly oily and acne-prone skin; All hair types, especially oily hair; Recommended in cases of hair loss, dandruff, and against cellulite.
Details
Applications
Facial Care (creams, serums, exfoliants, cleansing gels);
Body Care (massage oils, body lotions, scrubs);
Hair Care (shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, serums);
Hygiene (deodorants, solid soaps, liquid soaps).
Method of Preservation
Store away from air, light and heat.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Potentially allergenic. Do not use during pregnancy or on children. Any method of use other than topical is not recommended. Do not use the pure essential oil on the skin, dilute it to 20% in a vegetable oil before any application. As a precaution, it is preferable to test the Atlas cedar essential oil in the crook of the elbow before using it on the skin.
