What it is
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil is a volatile essential oil obtained from the wood of the hinoki cypress, a conifer native to Japan. In cosmetic formulas it contributes a distinctive woody, resinous aroma and is most often present at low levels as a fragrance ingredient. It carries naturally occurring terpene constituents typical of conifer oils.
Safety & warnings
As a conifer essential oil it contains volatile terpene constituents that can oxidize on exposure to air and light, and oxidized terpenes are a recognized cause of contact allergy in susceptible individuals. It is used at low concentrations as a fragrance, and people with known sensitivity to wood or conifer-derived essential oils may wish to patch test.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; steam-distilled from the wood, bark, or sawmill byproducts of the Chamaecyparis obtusa tree, which is cultivated extensively in Japan.
Questions everyone asks
What is hinoki oil used for in sunscreen?
It is used mainly as a fragrance ingredient, lending a woody, resinous scent to the formula. It is typically present at low concentrations.
Is Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil natural?
Yes. It is a natural essential oil steam-distilled from the wood of the Japanese hinoki cypress tree.