Using Cedarwood and Other Pure Oils with Lotion for Skin Care

Using Cedarwood Essential Oil and Other Skin Care Oils

Hello! I understand you are interested in using Cedarwood essential oil for skin care and have questions about its usage and purity.

Based on the system search results, I could not find specific information about the Cedarwood Virginia, Atlas, or Texas essential oils sold by the company in this search. However, I can provide general information about using essential oils and selecting pure oils for the skin.

Mixing Cedarwood Essential Oil with Lotion

• Yes, you can. Mixing pure essential oils with your regular lotion or cream is a popular way to enhance the properties of your skincare products.
• Concentration: Essential oils are highly concentrated. Using just 1-2 drops mixed into a small amount of lotion for spot treatment, or even mixed into the amount of lotion you use for your whole body, is a relatively low and safe concentration to start with.
• Precaution: Always perform a patch test before widespread use. Mix 1 drop of essential oil with a small amount of lotion and apply it to a small area of your forearm. Leave it for 24 hours. If there is no allergic reaction, stinging, redness, or itching, you can proceed to use it in larger quantities on wider areas.
• General Recommended Dilution: For facial use, a dilution of 0.5-1% essential oil is often recommended (about 3-6 drops per 30 ml of carrier oil or lotion). For body use, you can go up to 2-3% (about 12-18 drops per 30 ml of carrier oil or lotion). Using just 1-2 drops in your regular lotion is a good and safe starting point.

Purity of Essential Oils

• Pure Essential Oils are obtained by extracting various parts of a plant, such as flowers, leaves, bark, roots, or seeds, using methods like steam distillation or cold pressing. These oils contain the natural compounds of the plant.
• Synthetic Fragrance Oils are created in a laboratory to mimic natural scents. They are often used in products solely for fragrance and do not possess the skincare or therapeutic properties of pure essential oils. Some synthetic fragrances may not be suitable for direct skin application.
• To ensure that the Cedarwood oil you are interested in is a pure grade extracted from the Cedarwood tree and is suitable for skin use, you should check the product label for details or ask the seller directly for information regarding the extraction method (e.g., Steam Distilled) and the plant source. Cold pressing is typically used for oils extracted from seeds or fruits, such as olive oil or argan oil, rather than essential oils from bark or leaves.

Other Pure Oils Suitable for Skin Care

Besides essential oils, there are many other pure skincare oils obtained by cold pressing or extraction from plant parts which have beneficial properties for the skin and can be used alone or mixed into lotions. Examples of interesting pure oils (from the search results) include:

• Jojoba Oil (Golden - Deodorized): Has a structure similar to the skin's natural oil (Sebum), is easily absorbed, non-greasy, and provides good moisture.
• Argan Oil (Organic - Virgin - Deodorized): Rich in unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants, helps restore dry skin, reduce fine lines, and reduce inflammation.
• Rose Hip Oil (Extra Virgin): High in vitamins and essential fatty acids, helps repair skin, reduce inflammation, and fade scars and wrinkles.
• Marula Oil (Cold-Pressed, South Africa): Lightweight texture, easily absorbed, highly moisturizing, contains antioxidants, helps protect the skin.
• Sea Buckthorn (Seed) Oil (Virgin): Helps restore skin health and strength, reduces inflammation, heals wounds, and protects skin from environmental damage.
• Olive Oil (Extra Virgin): Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, helps keep skin moisturized and soft.
• Fractionated Coconut Oil: Coconut oil processed to have smaller molecules, is colorless, odorless, liquid at room temperature, easily absorbed, non-greasy, and is an excellent carrier oil for mixing with essential oils.

These oils are pure oils extracted directly from plants and have different skin benefits. You can choose the oils that best suit your skin's needs.

I hope this information is helpful. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!