Essential Oil, Cedarwood Atlas
Name: Cedarwood Atlas
Botanical Name: Cedrus atlantica
Main Constituents: g-Himachalene: 7-20%, b-Himachalene: 29-52%
Origin: Morocco
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Part of Plant: Wood
Description & Colour: Golden yellow to Orangeish brown liquid, thin consistency
Aromatic Summary: A strong woody, sweet scent, reminiscent of mothballs. Has a sharper scent than Virginian Cedarwood
Flashpoint: >100°C
Storage: Transfer out of any metal and shipping containers (used for safe shipping), keep in dark glass container
Safety Notes: For external use only; dilute before use. May cause skin irritations, a skin test is recommended prior to use, avoid contact with eyes.
Usage: Cedarwood Atlas is currently used in commercial soaps, cosmetics and perfumes, especially men's colognes.
Blends well with: Rosewood, Bergamot, Cypress, Cassia, Jasmine, Juniper, Neroli, Labdanum, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Rosemary, and Ylang-ylang.
Cedarwood is a part of the Evergreen tree family. It's a hardwood that contains an oil that is strongly aromatic. Cedarwood oil was mostly used for perfumery, cosmetics and for embalming purposes in ancient Egypt.
This information is for education purposes only and in no way is meant to serve as medical or professional advice. We are not responsible for any products made using these oils or the outcome of any application thereof. As always we recommend testing all products.