Cedarwood
Cedarwood is a warm, woody essential oil valued in British beauty routines for its calming aroma and ability to balance both skin and hair. Derived from the majestic cedar tree, it brings a naturally fresh, forest-like scent to cleansers, moisturisers, shampoos and beard oils. Shoppers often choose it for its gentle yet effective clarifying properties without harsh synthetic fragrances.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, cedarwood essential oil is used for its ability to regulate sebum production while delivering a mild astringent effect that helps refine the appearance of pores. Its woody aroma provides a natural fragrance in formulations, and when diluted properly it blends well with carrier oils and butters to create soothing balms, scalp treatments and facial serums that leave skin and hair feeling fresh and conditioned.
Key benefits
- Helps balance oily and combination skin
- Refines the look of enlarged pores
- Soothes and calms irritated scalp
- Adds shine and conditions hair
- Provides a pleasant natural woody aroma
- Supports healthy-looking beard and hair follicles
Best for
oily skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, sensitive scalp
Where it comes from
Cedarwood oil is steam-distilled from the wood, bark and leaves of various cedar trees, most commonly the Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica) or Virginian cedar (Juniperus virginiana).