NOT FOR PREGNANCY

It is a must for problem and mature skin formulas.

Excellent for mature skin care for firming and toning. Use on the skin in a carrier for tightening skin tone, alone or included with other essential oils.

INGREDIENT FEATURES

antimicrobial

antiseptic

astringent

balsamic

tonic

USER BENEFITS

• helps heal burns and wounds

• encourages cell regeneration

• firms and contracts exposed tissue

• prevents moisture loss

• tones and restores venous circulation

• promotes the healing of tissues

assists in wound healing

• helps stop or prevent bleeding

problem (i.e. acne), oily, mature

dry skin

wrinkles

active

fragrance

ABOUT THE PLANT

Also known as Labdanum or Rock Rose, Cistus labdaniferus is a small, sticky shrub up to 3m (10ft) high with lance-shaped leaves that are white and furry on the underside and fragrant white flowersnative to the Mediterranean and Middle East. Native to Spain and Greece,

Now found throughout the Mediterrnean region

especially southern France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Morocco, Cyprus and former Yugoslavia. The oil is produced mainly in Spain

ABOUT THE OIL

with a strong, sweet, dry-herbaceous aroma. Its odor effect is generally perceived as warming and restorative. This is a very therapeutic Cistus with a dry, woody, resinous aroma.

True Cistus The essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the leaves. It is pale yellow-orange

‘So Called Cistus Leaves and twigs are boiled and the resin skimmed off, then aged to produce resinoid and absolute with a

steam distillled from the crude “gum” labdanum collected almost exclusively in Spain.

amber-colored or dark yellow, viscous liquid

The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from the crude gum, the absolute, or from the leaves and twigs of the plant directly.

OF INTEREST

Traditionally, Cistus has been used as a skin rejuvenator and wound healer. It has also been used as an ambient aroma to facilitate meditation.

Possibly the Bible’s onycha and “rose of Sharon” (Song 2:1), it often replaces ambergis. It has long geen popular in Spain, which remains the major producer today.

α-Pinene

Camphene

(3 Ζ)-Hexen-1-ol

2,2,6-Trimethylcyclohexanone

Bornyl acetate

(2 Ε)-Hexen-1-ol

Viridiflorol

ρ-Cymene

Pinocarveol

ρ-Menthatriene

Benzaldehyde

α-Campholenic aldehyde

Isopinocamphone

(+)-Limonene

Eugenol

Isomenthone

Acetophenone

Verbenone

Geraniol

γ-Terpinene

α-ρ-Dimethylstyrene

(–)-allo-Aromandendrene

Tricylene

Terpinen-4-ol

Dodecanal

Fenchone

α-Amorphene

α-Thujone

Includes over 170 pinenes including: camphene, sabinene, myrcene, phellandrene, limonene, cymene, cineol, borneol, nerol, geraniol, fenchone, etc.

PROPERTIES

nervous system sedative

antiseptic

aphrodisiac

USER BENEFITS

neutralizes microbes

stimulates the immune system

• assists in the tissue-cleaning action of the lyphatic system

• assists the body’s natural eliminatory response

• promotes sleep

• calms the nervous system

relieves stress

• soothes

• promotes and regulates menstruation

USES

Recommended after a traumatic event for those who feel cold, empty or numb. It may be helpful during convalescence or when suffering from nervous exhaustion

wounds

acne

dermatitis

boils

ENERGETICS

provides a vehicle to explore knowing

stimulates eternal intrinsic knowledge

brings awareness that the universal spirit can be glimpsed and absorbed

SUBTLE AROMATHERAPY

warms the soul

aids meditation

centers

aids in visualizing spiritual experiences

both emotionally elevating and grounding

improves meditation

intuition

raises consciousness

calms the nerves

promotes sleep

‘so-called’ used in

modern adehydic

ambre types

Oriental bases

fantasy bouquets

colognes

Fixative

AROMA NOTES

Used as a fixative

fragrance component in:

Oriental perfumes

afrtershaves

This Cistus oil has a strong, sweet rose top note followed by a dry, herbaceous middle note with menthol and eucalyptus-like undertones. The aroma is generally perceived as warming and restorative.

rich

musky

balsamic

herbaceous

warm, spicy, balsamic odor.

so-called

very powerful

tenacious

warm and sweet

yet dry and remiscent of amber in itsnsomewhat animal notes

true: peculiar warm-herbaceous

bearing some similarity to Roman chamomile

inferior tenacity to ‘co-called’ Cistus

immense power in its topnote

Cistus blends well with Angelica, Cedarwood, Coriander, Chamomiles, Clary Sage, Cypress, Lavandin, Lavender, Frankincense, Juniper, Opopanax, Pine, Rose, Lemon and other citrus oils, Neroli, Petitgrain, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vetiver. citrus oils, Oakmoss, Cypress,

NOTE

Blends well with: rose Absolue, Cypress, Cedarwood, Hyacinth, Bergamot, Patchouli, Orange, Sandalwood, Galbanum, Spearmint, Lavender, Juniper, Jasmine, Nutmeg, Lime, Lemon

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