Cedarwood Himalayan Essential Oil
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Description
Cedarwood Himalayan Essential Oil has a soft, dry woody aroma with balsamic sweetness, resinous depth, and a faint smoky-incense edge. It is gentler than sharper cedarwoods and less green than Cedarleaf, sitting closer to pale wood, temple incense, and quiet resin than fresh forest needles.
The first impression is dry and woody, with a subtle camphoraceous lift. As the sharper edge fades, the scent becomes smoother and warmer, leaving a slow base that works well in soaps, balms, beard oils, body oils, natural perfumes, incense blends, woody accords, and quiet diffusions. It is useful when a formula needs depth without too much darkness.
Himalayan Cedarwood is not a dramatic opening note. Its value appears after brighter materials fade. Used lightly, it leaves soft wood and resin behind. Used too heavily, it can become dusty, dull, or slightly waxy.
Essential oils can be applied topically once diluted with a carrier oil. They are widely used in cosmetic goods and handmade crafts.
Details
| Botanical Name | Cedrus deodara |
| Origin | India |
| Family | Pinaceae |
| Plant Part | Wood |
| Extraction | Steam Distillation |
| Note | Base |
| Colour | Yellow-Mid Orange |
| Consistency | Medium |
| Scent | Woody aroma, slightly camphoraceous, smoky, balsamic. Very subtle with a hint of spice. |
| Blends With | Camphoraceous, citrus, earthy, herby, floral, minty, spicy and woodsy oils. |
| Group | Woodsy |
Cautions
Never use pure oils on the skin without diluting, never use internally, keep away from children and eyes, always check if there are any medical issues which could cause a problem. Seek help if you have any doubts.
