Cupressus torulosa (Bhutan Cypress) leaf oil
AKA “Bhutan Cypress Leaf Oil
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Cupressus torulosa (Bhutan Cypress) leaf oil
AKA: Bhutan Cypress Leaf Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Bhutan cypress leaf oil provides a fresh, woodsy scent to the formula. This natural oil comes from the cypress trees of the Himalayan mountains.
Family
Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
Form
Oil
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Traditional Use
Cypress oil from this Himalayan species has been used in traditional Tibetan and Himalayan medicine for centuries as a skin astringent and purifying agent. Valued in traditional practices for its grounding and clarifying properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR