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Hinoki Wood Pure Essential Oil
Hinoki Wood Pure Essential Oil
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Hinoki Wood Essential Oil (Chamaecyparis obtusa)
Origin: Native to Japan, where it has been revered for centuries. The oil is steam-distilled from the wood and bark of the Japanese hinoki cypress, which belongs to the Cupressaceae (cypress) family. Hinoki is one of the most sacred trees in Japanese culture - traditionally used in the construction of temples, shrines, and ritual baths. The wood is naturally resistant to decay and prized for its beautiful, enduring fragrance. Due to its cultural significance and slow growth, sustainably sourced hinoki oil remains a premium and highly sought-after product.
Scent: Soft, clean, and elegantly woody with a warm, citrus-like brightness. Smooth and refined - gently resinous with a delicate, lemony freshness that sets it apart from other wood oils. There's a subtle, creamy sweetness underneath with faint earthy and slightly spicy undertones. Serene, sophisticated, and beautifully balanced - a quiet, contemplative scent with a distinctive Japanese character.
Uses:
- Highly valued in natural perfumery as a refined, woody accent — adds a clean, serene elegance to blends
- A beautiful addition to diffuser blends, bringing a calm, sophisticated atmosphere to any space
- Used in candle making and soap crafting for its unique, clean wood character
- Blends beautifully with cedarwood, sandalwood, bergamot, lavender, yuzu, cypress, frankincense, and vetiver oils
- Popular in artisan fragrance work for woody, green, and minimalist compositions
- Historically associated with Japanese temple architecture and traditional bathing culture, valued for its distinctive, revered aroma
Important Information:
- For External Use only
- Always dilute with a suitable carrier oil before applying to skin
- Perform a patch test before use
- Consult a qualified professional before use if pregnant or nursing
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
- Store in a cool, dark place to preserve freshness
Available in 5ml, 10ml, 30ml and 50ml sizes
Supplied in glass amber bottles with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap
Due to the low flashpoint, we are unable to ship this item outside of the UK
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Part of our proceeds go to planting native and rare or endangered trees from around the World. We now have over thirty different species including Swamp Cypress, Bristlecone Pine, Giant Redwood, Ginkgo Biloba, Scots Pine, Dawn Redwood, Colorado White Fir, Engelmann Spruce, Atlas Cedar to name but a few.
