Alqvimia Cypress Essential Oil
The cypress is characterized by having an incorruptible wood. The tree can live more than 2.000 years and is considered the tree of serenity, calm, peace. It is for this reason that it was of great importance in other ancient funeral rites. The Egyptians built their coffins with cypress wood.
Cypress Essential Oil provides light, guides, calms, brings peace,... for this reason it is a tree that is frequently found in cemeteries or at the entrances to villas, as it accompanies new paths, provides insight into them in a serene and peaceful way. It is a good ally for all beginnings
Among its properties and benefits are:
At Cosmetic Level:Cypress Essential Oil is an astringent tonic widely used in men's cosmetics, it also has a deodorant action. It detoxifies the skin and also has an interesting anti-cellulite and draining effect.
At Therapeutic Level:It is a diuretic and fluid-removing essential oil, also mucolytic. It contributes to detoxification and also promotes sweating and vasoconstriction.
At the Emotional Level: the aroma of cypress provides willpower and optimism, helps fight physical vices. It is an essential oil that brings light and meaning to new challenges; helps to accept errors by providing attitude to restart processes.
It is one of the 12 basic essential oils to start aromatherapy. This essential oil is important in cosmetics for its cleansing properties on the body, which makes it a great ally in the fight against cellulite and in reducing treatments in general. .
Eneretically it is used together with sandalwood and juniper to combat imbalances due to excess Yin (especially in women).
And on an emotional level it is an essential oil to take into account in magisterial formulas as it strengthens the will and optimism in the face of frustration, despondency, loss of goals in life, sedentary lifestyle, dissatisfaction and bad mood.
Mode of use
There are different ways to apply and use Essential Oils and Essential Oil Preparations:
SKIN APPLICATION:
- face use: we recommend a ratio of 99% Carrier Oil plus 1% Essential Oil. This translates into 2 drops of Essential Oil for every 10 ml. of Carrier Oil.
- Body use: we recommend a proportion of 97% Carrier Oil plus 3% Essential Oil, which means 6 drops of Essential Oil per 10 ml. of Carrier Oil.
APPLICATION MODE:
- Diffuser: the use of diffusers without heat such as the ALQVIMIA Flask is recommended, since heat modifies the properties of essential oils. Use a maximum of 10 drops of Essential Oil Preparation in the diffuser.
- Bath: dilute a maximum of 10-15 drops of Essential Oil Preparation in a small amount of milk (vegetable or animal), yogurt, honey, salt or Bath Gel. This is because essential oils are not soluble in water and need a vehicle to dissolve in the bath.
- Vapor Inhalation: apply a maximum of 5 drops of the Essential Oil Preparation on a pan of hot water with approximately 1-2 liters of water, and inhale, covering the head and pan with a towel, to maintain the steam for longer.
- Sauna: dilute a maximum of 2 drops of the Essential Oil Preparation for every 500ml used in the sauna.
- Air freshener spray: the use of Alqvimia Anti-Stress Cologne Water is recommended.
Composition:
CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS LEAF/NUT/ STEM OIL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL*.
*Natural component of essential oils.