Cupressus torulosa (Bhutan Cypress) leaf oil
AKA “Bhutan cypress leaf oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Cupressus torulosa (Bhutan Cypress) leaf oil
AKA: Bhutan cypress leaf oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Cupressus torulosa (Bhutan cypress) leaf oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Cupressaceae (Cypress family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Temperate
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant Protection
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
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR