Cade Oil

Cade Oil Product Description

Cade oil is a dark coloured aromatic oil extracted through steam distillation of the wood of Juniperus oxycedrus. Cade oil is also popular by the names Juniper tar oil, prickly medlar tree oil, or prickly juniper oil. 

In folk tradition, you would find cade oil to be popular for its skin healing characteristics and for hair loss too. In modern days, cade oil is primarily used in formulating hair care products. Cade oil has a prominent, smoky, leather or tar-like aroma and is widely used in men’s perfumes. Our cade essential oil is rich in bioactive compounds that give it a distinctive scent and benefits. While it is mostly popular as an essential oil for perfumes,  cade oil is also used for candle and soap making.

Cade oil also offers numerous health benefits as it contains active compounds like thujone, cadinene, and betapinene. 

The cade plant belongs to Cupressaceae  family and is native to Mediterranean regions as well as certain Asian regions. It bears beautiful needle-like leaves and can grow upto 10 meters in height. Cade essential oil is extracted by steam distilling the wooden parts of the tree. 

Cade Oil Benefits 

• Adds a smoky, leather-like scent to perfumes.
  
• Works very well for men’s perfumes, colognes and mists.
  
• Fights bacteria and fungi.
  
• Reduces dandruff and soothes itchy scalp.
  
• Detoxifies the environment.
  
• Cade oil is highly used in dermatology products for eczema and other related skin conditions like dermatitis, spots etc.
  

Technical Details

Botanical Name: Juniperus oxycedrus
INCI Name: Juniperus Oxycedrus Wood Oil
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Grade: Cosmetics & Aromatherapy 
Origin: Global
Aroma: Smoky, woody, tar like, leathery, masculine
Cultivation: Natural/ Traditional 
Plant Part Used For Extraction: Wood
Colour & Appearance: light to dark brown
Other Names: Cade essential oil, juniper tar oil
Storage: Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

How To Use Cade Oil

• Tooth care ointments
  
• Soaps
  
• Lotions
  
• Creams
  
• Deodorants
  
• Incense sticks
  
• Fabric softeners
  
• Detergents
  
• Perfumes
  
• Solvent for chemical
  

Blends Well With

Jojoba oil, avocado oil, rose absolute oil, peppermint essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil, rosemary essential oil, rosehip oil, orange essential oil, lemongrass essential oil, bay leaf oil and many other essential and absolute oils.

Safety Guidelines

• Mostly suitable for all skin types but patch test is must.
  
• Avoid contact with eyes, ears and other sensitive areas. 
  
• Pregnant and lactating women should not use it. 
  
• Avoid using any existing medication and treatments.