Cedar (Atlas)
Essential OilCedrus atlantica (Atlas)
Origin: Morocco (Atlas)
About
A warm, woody, slightly sweet oil with calming and grounding properties. Particularly effective for respiratory support, dry skin and scalp conditions, and emotional grounding in massage. Atlas cedarwood is preferred over Virginian for therapeutic use.
One of the oldest used aromatics, cedarwood resin was used by the ancient Egyptians for embalming and by Mesopotamian civilisations in temple rituals. Atlas cedarwood from Morocco is distilled from the Atlas Mountains and is considered the superior therapeutic variety.
Benefits
- ✓Grounding and calming
- ✓Supports respiratory function
- ✓Beneficial for dry skin and dandruff
- ✓Mild astringent for oily skin
- ✓Emotionally stabilising
Pairings (59)
Both are cedar-family oils with similar woody profiles; blending them may create an overpowering aroma with little therapeutic gain over using one alone.
Spearmint's fresh, sweet mintiness contrasts sharply with Cedar's warm woody depth and may create an unbalanced, competing aroma profile.
Lemongrass is a potent dermal sensitiser and its sharp, citrusy intensity can clash aromatically with Cedar's warm woodiness — use with care and low dilution.
Neem's very pungent, sulphurous aroma will clash significantly with Cedar's warm, woody scent and may overpower the blend entirely.
Clove Bud is a strong dermal sensitiser and its spicy intensity can overpower Cedar's warm woodiness — use only at very low concentrations with care.
Peppermint's sharp, cooling intensity can clash aromatically with Cedar's warm woodiness and may overpower the blend at typical concentrations.
Cardamom's warm, spicy sweetness blends harmoniously with Cedar to create grounding, sensual massage blends with excellent aromatic depth.
Rose Otto's exquisite floral depth pairs magnificently with Cedar's woody warmth in premium, emotionally nourishing massage blends.
Copaiba's balsamic, resinous character harmonises beautifully with Cedar and enhances its anti-inflammatory and grounding effects.
Both oils share woody, grounding qualities and a complementary aroma profile, enhancing lymphatic and calming blends.
Helichrysum's powerful skin-regenerating and anti-inflammatory properties beautifully complement Cedar's skin and tissue-supportive qualities.
Jasmine's rich, exotic floral note contrasts and uplifts Cedar's deep woodiness into a beautifully complex, sensual massage blend.
Juniper Berry's detoxifying, diuretic properties pair powerfully with Cedar for lymphatic drainage and cellulite massage treatments.
Neroli's delicate floral citrus note lifts Cedar's depth beautifully, creating a sophisticated, emotionally balancing massage blend.
Sweet Marjoram's warming, muscle-relaxing, and sedative properties enhance Cedar's calming and grounding profile for stress and tension massage.
Atlas cedar and spruce share a complementary woody, forest profile that creates a deeply grounding and harmonious blend.
Atlas Cedar's woody, balsamic character blends seamlessly with Agarwood, creating a deeply grounding and meditative aromatic profile ideal for stress-relief massage.
Vetiver's deep, earthy, smoky base note harmonises magnificently with Cedar to create profoundly grounding and stress-relieving massage blends.
Lavender is a universally compatible oil whose calming, skin-supportive properties enhance Cedar's grounding and antiseptic qualities perfectly.
Frankincense and Cedar are a classic, deeply grounding pairing with shared resinous, meditative qualities that enhance each other's calming effects.
Bergamot's fresh, citrusy brightness lifts Cedar's deep woodiness into a beautifully balanced, stress-relieving blend.
Sweet Almond is a classic, versatile carrier that pairs beautifully with Cedar across a wide range of massage applications.
Grapeseed's light, neutral profile is an ideal carrier for Cedar, allowing full therapeutic delivery without altering the blend's character.
A light, nourishing carrier that allows Cedar's woody aroma and lymphatic benefits to absorb beautifully without heaviness.
Fractionated Coconut is a light, odourless carrier that lets Cedar's therapeutic and aromatic profile shine without interference.
Geranium's floral, balancing properties complement Cedar's woody depth and both support the lymphatic and skin systems synergistically.
Ginger's warming, circulatory properties work synergistically with Cedar in detoxifying and lymphatic massage blends.
Jojoba's skin-balancing, long-lasting properties make it an ideal carrier for Cedar, particularly in facial or scalp blends targeting oily conditions.
Macadamia's skin-nourishing, palmitoleic-acid-rich profile pairs beautifully with Cedar for luxurious body and facial massage blends.
Marula's lightweight, antioxidant-rich profile complements Cedar's skin and lymphatic benefits in high-end body treatment formulations.
Roman Chamomile's gentle, soothing, anti-inflammatory properties harmonise beautifully with Cedar's calming and skin-supportive profile.
Atlas cedar's warm woody depth complements clary sage's earthiness beautifully, enhancing grounding and stress-relieving massage blends.
Argan's skin-regenerating properties complement Cedar's antiseptic and skin-balancing qualities perfectly for facial and body blends.
Properties
- Aroma
- warm, woody, sweet, pencil-shavings
- Max Dilution
- 5%
Contraindications
- ⚠Avoid in pregnancy
- ⚠Ensure Atlas variety for therapeutic use