Atlas cedar
Atlas cedar is a soothing, woody essential oil derived from the majestic Atlas cedar tree. In UK beauty products it is prized for its calming aroma and gentle skin-balancing properties, appearing in cleansers, serums, hair treatments and aromatherapy blends.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare Atlas cedar essential oil is valued for its ability to help soothe and condition the skin while imparting a warm, woody scent. It is frequently used at low levels in facial oils, moisturisers, scalp treatments and shower gels where it contributes to a sense of calm and helps support the overall sensory experience of the formula without overpowering other ingredients.
Key benefits
- Calms and soothes skin appearance
- Helps balance oily and combination skin
- Provides a pleasant woody aroma in formulations
- Conditions and refreshes scalp and hair
- Offers a grounding scent in aromatherapy skincare
- Supports the sensory profile of natural beauty products
Best for
oily skin, combination skin, sensitive skin, mature skin
Where it comes from
Atlas cedar essential oil is steam-distilled from the wood, bark and needles of Cedrus atlantica, an evergreen conifer native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and Algeria.
Products with Atlas cedar
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Atlas cedar than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.