A woody scented oil, extracted from the bark of evergreen cedar trees by steam distillation. Cedarwood essential oil has a clean, balsamic, woody smell with gentle undertones of sandalwood. Cedarwood helps to calm and soothe energy, promoting spirituality. It can also be used in inhalations to help clear the respiratory system of excess mucus. When used in natural skincare it acts as an astringent, can balance sebum production and reduce the occurrence of dandruff. Purley Essential uses Cedarwood atlas, the most commonly used variety of cedarwood essential oil in Europe. Cedarwood essential oil blends well with, bergamot, lemon, lavender, cypress, frankincense, jasmine, neroli, rose and rosemary.