Cedarwood Oils are extracted from various species of the Cedarwood tree. These oils are all extracted from the wood and bark of their respective species of Cedarwood trees. They are all prized and commonly used in aromatherapy, perfumery, personal care, and home care products. Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil is extracted from wood of the Juniperus virginia tree.
(Note that, despite its common name, Virginia Cedarwood Oil is not technically true cedarwood oil. It is extracted from juniper trees, which have a different botanical classification than cedar trees. While they share some similar properties, their aroma profiles and chemical compositions differ from true Cedarwood essential oils.)
As a leading supplier of high-quality Essential Oils, HBNO® offers wholesale prices for bulk quantities of Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil. HBNO® also offers private label services for your company's retail products and can assist with custom formulations of your products containing Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil.
AROMA: Cedarwood Virginia (Juniperus virginiana) Essential Oil has the softest and sweetest aroma of all the cedarwood essential oils: soft, woody, balsamic, and sweet. It is often described as having a sandalwood-like scent.
USAGE: Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil is used in Aromatherapy, Perfumery, Personal Care Products, Home Care Products, and Pest Control Products. It is commonly used in soaps, detergents, and household cleaners.
Not Safe for Ingestion: Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil is not safe for ingestion and should be used externally only.
Aromatherapy: Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil is commonly used in aromatherapy.
Perfumery: In the fragrance industry, Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil is valued for its warm, sweet, woody aroma. It serves as a base note in perfumes and colognes, adding depth and richness to the fragrance.
Personal Care Products:
Cosmetics: Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil can be included in cosmetics for its aromatic properties. It adds a warm and sweet fragrance.
Soap: When added to soap formulations, Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil provides a natural scent, leaving the skin feeling refreshed.
Body Lotion: It can be added to body lotions to impart a welcome aroma while moisturizing the skin.
Body Spray and Mists: Incorporating Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil into body sprays and mists offers a comforting burst of fragrance.
Skin and Hair Moisture: Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil may offer moisturizing benefits for both the skin and hair, providing hydration and a pleasant aroma.
Shampoo and Conditioner: Adding Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil to shampoos and conditioners can help cleanse the scalp and hair while imparting a welcome fragrance.
Home Care:
Scented Candles and Incense: Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil is a popular choice for scented candles and incense, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Room Fresheners and Deodorizers: It can be used in room sprays and deodorizers to eliminate odors and freshen the air with its woody fragrance.
Household Cleansers: Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil can be added to household cleansers for its natural cleaning properties and aromatic scent.
Deodorizers: Adding Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil to natural deodorizers helps neutralize odors and leave behind a pleasant aroma.
Laundry Detergents and Fabric Softness: Incorporating Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil into laundry detergents and fabric softeners adds a refreshing scent to clothes and linens.
Dish Soap: Its aromatic properties make Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil a suitable addition to dish soap formulations.
Industrial Uses:
Paint & Varnish Additive: Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil can be used as an additive in paints and varnishes as a wood preservative that helps control termites and other wood-boring insects in wooden furniture or wooden structures.
Pest Control Products:
Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil is listed by the US EPA as an Active Ingredient Eligible for Minimum Risk Pesticide Products. Its use in pesticide products is exempt from the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) under the Minimum Risk Exemption regulations in 40 CFR 152.25(f). Note: It is approved only for non-food use.
Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil has has been used for centuries for its insect-repellent properties. Its strong, woody aroma is unpleasant to many insects, making it a valuable component in natural pest control strategies. If applying it topically to skin, or directly to affected plants or surfaces, dilute by mixing with water and a carrier oil.
Pest Control. Home and Personal Use
Insect Repellent: Cedarwood Virginia Oil can be diffused or applied topically to repel ticks, fleas, and other biting insects. It is especially effective against moths, and Cedarwood Virginia woodblocks, sachets, and oil preparations are commonly used to protect clothing and stored fabrics.
Wood Protection: Applying cedarwood oil to wooden furniture or structures can deter termites and other wood-boring insects.
Pet Care: Cedarwood oil products can be added to pet shampoos or applied topically (after dilution) to repel fleas and ticks from pets.
Pest Control, Agricultural Use
Storage Protection: Cedarwood Virginia Oil is widely used used to protect stored grains and other products from insect infestations.
Livestock Protection: In some cases, cedarwood oil products are used to repel flies and other pests from livestock.
Crop Protection: While research is limited, some farmers and gardeners experiment with cedarwood oil to repel certain insects such as aphids and beetles. However, it's essential to conduct your own thorough testing and consider potential impacts on beneficial insects.
Soil Application: Some believe that adding cedarwood oil to the soil can help deter certain soil-dwelling pests. Again, research on this application is limited.
Pet Care:
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Pet Shampoos and Conditioners: Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil can be included in pet shampoos and conditioners both for its aromatic properties and to help repel fleas and ticks from pets.
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Spot and Stain Remover and Odor Treatment: It may help neutralize pet odors and stains in pet bedding and living spaces.
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Safety Considerations
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Safety: Cedarwood oil is generally considered safe for humans and pets when used appropriately. However, if applying topically, it's essential to dilute the oil properly and avoid direct contact with sensitive areas.
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Environmental Impact: Cedarwood oil is generally considered environmentally friendly.
HBNO is a leading manufacturer of Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil.
We supply any quantity of oil to anywhere in the world. HBNO Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil ships wholesale in bulk 55-gallon drums (180 kg drums). Also available in 1 kg, 4 kg, 25 kg, 180 kg pack sizes, or in any other quantity required by our clients. HBNO also provides a full turn-key private label service of Cedarwood Virginia Essential Oil.
Prompt dispatch from HBNO's 100,000 sq. foot California warehouse. Technical documents, SDS, Specification, COA available upon request. Bulk drum and private labeling services available.
