Cypress Oil

Cypress Essential Oil

Cypress essential oil has long been a favorite amongst soap makers and aromatherapists. This fresh, woody scented oil has the wonderful capability of calming and soothing people who are angry, irritable or stressed out. Cypress oil also has proven to improve conditions involving excess fluids, such as bleeding, excess perspiration, heavy menstrual flow, bronchitis and fluid retention. It has antispasmodic, antiseptic, diuretic, deodorant and astringent properties. Cypress oil has often been used to treat varicose veins and hemorrhoids, asthma, emphysema, whooping cough, influenza and the aches and pains of arthritis and rheumatism. It is also beneficial in the treatment of wounds or oily, congested skin.

Cypress oil is thin and watery, clear to pale yellow, and has a base to middle note. Its smoky, juniper and pine- like aroma has a spicy, masculine air and is often used in aftershaves and colognes. It is also a great oil for reducing unpleasant odors. Soap makers and aromatherapists agree that cypress essential oil is an important oil to keep on hand. You may enjoy using cypress essential oil in the following recipes or try it in one of your own formulas.

Energize Me Soap

24 oz avocado oil
12 oz sweet almond oil
12 oz sunflower oil
8 oz coconut oil, 76 degree
5 oz palm oil
19 oz distilled water
8.25 oz lye

At trace

1 ½ tablespoons lime essential oil
2 teaspoons cypress essential oil
2 teaspoons black pepper essential oil

Pour lye into water. Cool to 110 degrees. Heat oils to 110 degrees. Pour lye/water mixture into heated oils. Bring to trace and add the essential oils. Pour into prepared molds. Cover and let sit undisturbed for 24 hours. Remove from mold and let cure for 3-4 weeks. Makes approximately 5 lbs of soap.

Forest Fairies Favorite Soap

2 oz castor oil
4 oz cocoa butter
4 oz coconut oil
12 oz olive oil
10 oz palm oil
4.2 oz lye
12 oz distilled water

At trace:

1 tablespoon clary sage essential oil
2 teaspoons cypress essential oil
2 teaspoons cedarwood essential oil

Pour lye into water. Cool to 100 degrees. Heat oils to 100 degrees. Pour lye/water mixture into heated oils. Bring to trace and add the essential oils. Pour into prepared molds. Cover and let sit undisturbed for 24 hours. Remove from mold and let cure for 3-4 weeks. Makes approximately 2 lbs of soap.

My Man's Soap

19.2 oz coconut oil
9.6 oz flaxseed oil
22.4 oz olive oil
12.8 oz palm oil
9.6 oz lye
23 oz distilled water

At trace:

½ oz cypress essential oil
½ oz sandalwood essential oil
½ oz frankincense essential oil

Rub to Soothe Tired, Swollen Legs

12 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops cypress essential oil
4 drops lemongrass essential oil
4 drops grapefruit essential oil
2 oz sunflower oil

Mix together and blend well. Store in amber bottle. Rub on tired legs and swollen feet.