Cistus Absolute Essential Oil
It isnΓÇÖt floral and it isnΓÇÖt citrus, it is a warm, amber-like aroma with floral and citrus notes.
Description
Cistus Absolute Essential Oil
CTFA Name: Cistus Labdanum Absolute
INCI name: Cistus Landiferus (Cistus Essential Oil)
Country of Origin: Spain
Aroma: Deep, sweet, balsamic with ambergris-like aroma
Packaging: HDPE Jugs, amber glass bottles
Applications: Skincare, hair care, soap, aromatherapy
100% Pure, no dilutants or carriers added
Non-GMO
Not tested on animals
Irradiation free
 California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals
Benefits: anti-depressant, aphrodisiac, antiseptic, high in polyphenols, helps reduce skin disorders, soothing, anti-anxiety, helps prevent insomnia, antioxidant, antimicrobial, relieves emotional trauma, slows heart rate
Viscosity note: this is a resin so it is thick. Simply warm in a warm water bath to get it loose, then add to your other essential oils or carrier oils. Once cooled in the bottle, the product will go back to thick but not once you dilute it into your product/carrier oils.
Cistus Absolute is a lovely smelling essential oil! It isnΓÇÖt floral and it isnΓÇÖt citrus, it is a warm, amber-like aroma with floral and citrus notes. Cistus is used both topically in skin and hair treatments, and through aromatherapy.
Citus Absolute has been shown to help repair and renew skin. It can help reduce the appearance of blemishes, acne scars and stretch marks. Cistus naturally has high levels of antioxidants, making it great to help combat environmental damage. Products with Cistus Essential Oil can help to leave skin smoother.
Cistus Absolute is often used in the production of fragrance blends and perfumes. Cistus gives a good base tone, depth and complexity to scent blends. It also helps as a fixative in perfume/scent blends, stabilizing the blend.
Aromatherapy benefits of Cistus all center around the balancing and grounding effect. It is said to help reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety. It can also be used to help emotional healing and self-reflection. So much so that it is said to help individuals deal with past emotional traumas! Just smelling it straight out of the bottle gives me a relaxed feeling!
Cistus Absolute blends well with chamomile, lavender, cedarwood, juniper, sandalwood, vetiver, yuzu, rose, palmarosa, rhododendron, clary sage, frankincense, vanilla, ho wood
25-pound quantities are made to order with a 2 week lead-time.
Essential oils are sold in 0.5-ounce amber glass, 1-ounce amber glass with dropper, 4-ounce amber glass, 8-ounce amber glass, 16-ounce amber glass, 5-pound and 10-pound sizes. For 25-pounds or larger, please email us at [email protected].
Do not apply directly to skin. Most essential oils are not designed to be applied directly, rather they are designed to be mixed with a carrier oil such as our organic sunflower or organic jojoba oils.  Always perform a small patch test when applying to skin.
Do not take internally unless you are licensed to apply them as such.
This information is for reference only. These recommendations have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not meant to treat, cure or remedy any diseases.
Additional information
- CTFA name
- Cistus Labdanum Absolute
- INCI Name
- Cistus Landiferus (Cistus Essential Oil)
- COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
- Spain
- METHOD OF EXTRACTION
- Co2 Extracted
- PLANT PART USED
- Resin from flowers
- CAS no
- 8016-26-0
- FLASH POINT
- >100┬░C/212┬░F
- BOILING POINT
- n/a
- COLOR
- Thick, resinous, reddish brown- you will need to heat to liquify
- AROMA
- Deep, sweet, balsamic with ambergris-like aroma
- SKU
- 98401-81
What can Cistus Absolute Essential Oil be used in?
- Essential Oils
- Flowers
- Herbs
- Skin Benefits
- Skincare Ingredients
- Essential Oils
- New Products
How to store Cistus Absolute Essential Oil
Short term: air-tight container, dark location, cool room temperature.
Long term: remove air to delay oxidation; refrigeration extends shelf life. See lot-specific C of A for best-by date.
Is this product food grade?
Not all personal care ingredients are designed to be used internally. It is the buyer's obligation to determine internal safety of each ingredient. All ingredients supplied by Shay & Company are of food quality and handled in an FDA registered facility, but we are not a food or supplement certified facility.
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What is the return policy?
No returns or exchanges on opened items. Unopened items can be returned within 15 days at your cost plus a 10% re-stocking fee. If we shipped the wrong item, we will replace or refund it.
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