Mediterranean Cypress Essential Oil

Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: clear runny liquid

• Colour: very pale yellow to orange-yellow

• Odour: turpentine-like then woody and amber, very fine

Density

0.860–0.886

Flash point

37°C

Storage

Essential oils are sensitive to UV radiation and to the gradual evaporation of their volatile constituents. It is therefore essential to store your essential oils in a dark glass or aluminium bottle with a tightly fitting cap, at a temperature between 5°C and 40°C (41°F and 104°F).

Precautions

• Do not use when pregnant or breastfeeding, or by children.

• Do not use for prolonged periods without medical advice.

• Always use diluted

• Due to a possible oestrogen-like effect, not recommended in cases of mastosis or hormone-sensitive cancer (breast, ovary, endometrium).

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Avoid contact with the eyes.

• Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy for some sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (in accordance with the 7th Amendment to the European Cosmetics Directive (2003/15/EC)): limonene, linalool.

• As a general rule, always carry out a test application of your mixture in the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before using it.