All About Cedarwood

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• I make a beard oil for my husband (which doubles as a hair treatment for me bonus!). I also use it on my wool dryer balls as my hubby mentiined that the lavender made his clothes smell like flowers lol!

  • Can you please give us your recipe.

  • Chelsea, that is so awesome! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome advice and your ideas.

• Another great article! Keep up the good work !

• Can whoever mentioned about the oils that smelled like baby powder post it again please. I missed it.
  And love the smell of baby powder.

• Would love to know other recipes for deoderants/ And didnt i read somewhere that baking soda in one ingredient?

  • Homemade Deodorant Recipe using Coconut Oil
    1/3 cup coconut oil
    1/4 cup baking soda
    1/4 cup arrowroot powder
    4 tablespoons cornstarch (this adds an antiperspirant effect)
    Essential oils–try tea tree, sweet orange, lavender, frankincense, Rosemary, etc.

    Warm the coconut oil to a liquid and whisk in the other ingredients.

    You can pour the mixture into an empty deodorant container or into small mason jars. Some people have mentioned a reddening of the armpit, but I have found that if I pass the deodorant under warm water before applying, or if I wet my finger and apply a light layer there is no irritation or reddening. Baking soda can be a little rough on the skin.

    For a firm deodorant that won’t ‘melt’ in the heat, you can add some beeswax
    3 TBSP coconut oil
    2 TBSP beeswax
    2 TBSP baking soda
    2 TBSP arrowroot
    Essential oils

    Melt beeswax and coconut oil in a pan or double boiler over low heat. Whisk in the baking soda and arrowroot powder. Remove pan from heat, and stir in essential oils. Add more if it isn’t fragrant enough for you. Pour into deodorant container. Leave uncapped for 24 hours or until cool. Then cap.

  • Gentle baby

  • I think Gentle Baby smells like baby powder.

• I recently tried diffusing Cedarwood, Lavender, and Vetiver, but my husband thinks Vetiver smells like a funeral home, so I tried Valor II as an alternative and it is a new favorite! Valor II was one of those oils that seemed too strong or potent to me by itself at first, but I love this combination. It has a fantastic scent that is relaxing, calming, and grounding in the evenings after work when I still need to get stuff done at home or when it is time to relax. (I also love Cedarwood in my homemade hand lotion!)

• I place Cedarwood on my temples and forehead. It helps me to relax and then I fall asleep faster

• I opened my cedar wood and it smells nothing like described. it's an overpowering smell. at the time, I wondered if it was a bad oil or just a very strong oil.
  I had gone to an oil party and smelled a cedar wood oil and it smells Great. Nothing like the one I have at home.
  Has anyone experienced the same aroma?

  • Keep in mind that the oils in the bottle are extremely concentrated, so they will be strong! However, o ce you dilute them and/or pair them with another oil, the subtle scent is more of what you're looking for. Also, other brands of essential oils likely have added synthetic fillers and fragrance, making them smell different-like other eo brands may have Peppermint that smells more sweet, like a candy cane, rather than actual peppermint. 😉

  • Isn't there evidence (or theory) that aromas you don't like are actually what your body may be lacking?! I found that true of Lavender. Cedarwood still smells like barn hay or a petting zoo to me, but I'm optimistic!

    • Hi Emily, we recommend working with your healthcare provider for targeted advice on what your body may need. Thanks for stopping by!

  • I thought it smelled similar to a cat odor.

    • The first time I opened it I thought it smelled like cat pee too. It even gave me weird dreams about cats. I have grown to love it and now it doesn't smell like that to/on me.

      • I thought the same thing ! Now it has become our favorite Oil :) LOVE IT just ordered more

• I use cedarwood nightly right before bed. It seems to have a very calming effect when I place a drop or two on the back of my head, directly on the spinal cord. I also have used it for my hair, by placing 2 drops in the crown of my head along with the same amount of Rosemary and Lavender.

• I have read cedar oil is good for killing fleas on pets. Has anyone tried this?

  • it is, but i'm not sure about the essential oils. I use a product from cedarcide

  • Hi Nancy, I have done a lot of reading and I made a spray with cedarwood oil for my family and the dog. And haven't had an issue using it on my dog.

  • Nancy,
    I don't know if it kills fleas but I make a spray with lemongrass, thieves, cedarwood, lavender, peppermint, and a little witch hazel then top off the bottle with water. I spray his legs and belly before we go outside and it certainly does help repel the little buggers. This spring was bad in my area for ticks and I pulled 10 off in a span of about three weeks (I check him after every walk and none had latched on). I have only found two since I started using the spray. He's not scratching and I don't see any fleas at bath time so I definitely think it's working. I do also use the flea/tick protection from his vet (Vectra) but only in March, July and October.

  • Hi Nancy, Young Living’s products are intended only for the use listed on individual labels—either for topical/aromatic use or as a dietary supplement. Please always refer to the label for usage directions. Because Young Living’s products are not labeled to be used as drugs, they are not intended for use in the treatment or cure of disease or any abnormal function of an animal’s body, including ailments or injuries for your animal. Therefore, Young Living cannot provide advice or recommendation for products to address any type of disease, ailment, or injury. We advise that you consult with a veterinarian on your specific issue.

    • Nancy, I have had 4 dogs, all of them have been given flea treats (fleatreats.com) and none of them have ever had fleas or ticks. Even this last year, which according to my vet, has been really bad for flears and ticks.

• Awesome stuff thanks everyone for sharing.. Will all these comments fall someplace on this website like under a "recipe" page???

  Just wondering as to what happens to all this great input once the promo on Cedarwood goes away..

  Thanks again

  • Hi, I love cedarwood, except in my scalp, it stings!

    • I use it on my scalp, it doesn't stink but gives me a refreshed tingling feeling for about 5 minutes. Love the aroma, especially when I go to bed at night with it on.

    • The infographic recommends that you dilute it with coconut oil. I applied it to my face neat once and discovered it can be a little prickly on the skin too!

  • Hey Michele! The approved comments will stay on the website even after the promo ends. You will be able to go back and read them whenever you want. Hope that helps and thanks for stopping by!