NOW - Cedarwood Essential Oil

Info: 30 ml (1 fl oz) Flow-Restricted Bottle Solid and woody - the scent of strength. An essential oil with a history, cedar oil thousands of years old was found in the tombs of ancient Egyptians - and it still retained its scent! Known in ancient times for the strength of its wood, cedar in its essential oil form is traditionally used in treatment of skin and hair, as well as for its properties of lypolysis, that is, dissolution of fats. Product Notes: Characteristics: Aroma: Warm, woodsy, balsamic Attributes: Soothing, strengthening, empowering Mixes Well With: pine oil (mix 1 drop of each), along with eucalyptus and hyssop oils (5 drops each) for a "Breathe Easy Blend" for a diffuser. Specific Gravity: 0.938 - 0.964 Refractive Index: 1.500 - 1.505 For additional lines of premixed combinations of quite a number scents, please see NOW's Complex Essential Oil Blends and Topical Roll-On Aromatherapy Scents. Ingredients: 100% Pure Juniperus virginiana (Cedarwood) oil. Extraction method: Steam Distilled from Virginian Cedarwood. Hexane-free. Made without Gluten, this Cruelty-Free product is suitable for Vegans or Vegetarians. Suggested Usage: For aromatherapy use. Not for oral use. For all other uses, carefully dilute cedarwood oil with a carrier oil such as jojoba, grapeseed, olive or almond prior to use. Please consult a professional reference source for suggested dilution ratios and recipes. For occasional topical use, NOW suggests mixing 5 drops into 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of carrier oil prior to applying on the skin - do not use undiluted. Apply to a small body area only, 1 to 3 times per day. Rub into the skin until it vanishes. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil. Warnings: Keep out of reach of children. Do not use Cedarwood Oil if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your healthcare practitioner before using if you have epilepsy or asthma. Avoid contact with eyes. Seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Centre if accidental ingestion occurs. Stop use if you experience nausea, dizziness, headache, an allergic reaction or skin irritation. Do not use this product on broken, irritated, or sensitive skin. Avoid exposing areas of your skin infused with Cedarwood Oil to the sun.