Spotlight on Blue Cypress

Spotlight on Blue Cypress

Looking for a skincare savior, a hair-reviving hero, and an emotional anchor—all in one bottle? Meet Blue Cypress. With its vibrant color, grounding aroma, and skin-loving properties, this Australian gem is your new go-to for radiant beauty and balanced living.

JUST A DROP OF BLUE CYPRESS

Supports clear, glowing skin and helps reduce the appearance of blemishes

Adds luster and hydration to dry or damaged hair

Promotes emotional grounding and spiritual connection

Natural blue tint makes it a stunning addition to DIY serums and creams

Steam distilled from wood, offering a smoky, balsamic, earthy scent

Blue Cypress (Callitris intratropica) is one of nature’s most beautifully unique oils. Its deep, sapphire-blue color comes from natural guaiazulene—a rare constituent found in only a few essential oils. But Blue Cypress is more than just a pretty face: it’s packed with skin-soothing, emotionally grounding, and energetically balancing properties.

With its earthy aroma and deep nourishing properties, Blue Cypress can easily become a staple in your natural beauty and self-care routines. Use it to smooth skin, tame frizz, or deepen your breathwork—this oil meets you wherever you are on your wellness journey.

BACKGROUND

Native to northern Australia, Blue Cypress has been used for centuries by Aboriginal people for both medicinal and ceremonial purposes. It is known for bringing about stability when more balance is needed.

It’s steam distilled from the leaves and wood of the tree, which is part of the cypress family. Young Living grows and distills Blue Cypress at their farm in the Outback Botanical Reserve and Distillery in Darwin, Australia.

Unlike many oils that come from leaves or flowers, Blue Cypress’s woody origin contributes to its grounding and skin-protective properties.

Sometimes referred to as Blue Gold, Blue Cypress is a beautiful, cobalt blue and is the only naturally blue essential oil that comes from a tree. Other blue essential oils such as German Chamomile and Blue Tansy are from flowers. So distinctive and beloved is this tree’s aroma that it was chosen as the official fragrance of the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

The natural blue hue is due to the presence of guaiazulene, a compound revered for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties. This sets it apart from other oils in the cypress family and makes it a prized ingredient in high-end skincare.

BLUE CYPRESS & SKINCARE, HAIR, AND BEAUTY

Blue Cypress is a dream oil for anyone looking to enhance their natural glow. It helps calm inflammation, supports skin regeneration, and locks in hydration—making it perfect for dry, irritated, or aging skin. Its ability to tone and tighten skin also makes it a go-to for facial serums and aftershave blends.

In hair care, Blue Cypress adds moisture, promotes shine, and soothes the scalp. It can be especially helpful in calming flaky or itchy conditions, all while strengthening strands from root to tip.

Skincare & Beauty Tips

Add to your daily moisturizer or serum to reduce the appearance of redness or fine lines

Mix with Aloe and Helichrysum in a soothing after-sun gel

Use in a hydrosol mist for a cooling facial toner

Make a DIY blue beauty balm with shea butter, Blue Cypress, and Frankincense

Haircare Tips

Add 2–3 drops to your shampoo to soothe and hydrate the scalp

Combine with Argan oil for a DIY anti-frizz hair serum

Massage into scalp with Rosemary and Lavender to support healthy hair growth

BLUE CYPRESS & EMOTIONS

Emotionally, Blue Cypress is incredibly grounding and supportive. Its smoky, woody aroma helps calm the nervous system, release emotional tension, and support spiritual connection. Use it during meditation, journaling, or breathwork to foster stillness and inner strength. It’s especially helpful for releasing emotional overwhelm and reconnecting with your core.

KEY CONSTITUENTS

Guaiazulene: A rare blue compound with powerful anti-inflammatory and skin-calming properties

Alpha-Pinene: Supports clear breathing and contributes to the oil’s woodsy, grounding scent

Cadinene: Known for its calming and skin-soothing properties

Eudesmol: Offers antioxidant support and contributes to skin cell regeneration

PRODUCT OPTIONS

Blue Cypress Essential Oil

Blue Cypress is a key ingredient in many oil blends, including Breathe Again and R.C. ( respiratory must-haves), and many emotional blends including Release and Acceptance.

Blue Cypress is a key ingredient in the Essential Beauty Serum, the BLOOM Skincare line, and all Young Living shampoos and conidtioners.

DAILY HABITS WITH BLUE CYPRESS

Grounding, soothing, and deeply restorative, this bold blue oil is your new secret weapon for beauty that runs deep.

Use in your self-care routines

Support muscles. Blue Cypress is great to use post-workout. Just add a few drops to V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex, Ortho Ease Massage Oil, or Ortho Sport Massage Oil and rub it on muscles after physical workouts.

Moisturize skin. Blue Cypress has excellent beneficial properties for the skin. Use Blue Cypress alone or blend it with Sacred Frankincense, Lavender, and Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood essential oils and apply topically to hydrate the skin after time outside.

Soothe skin while shaving. Add a drop or two of Blue Cypress to shaving cream, soap, or aftershave to help prevent razor burn.

Add 1–2 drops to your facial cleanser or moisturizer to soothe and clarify skin

Blend with aloe vera gel and Lavender for a calming after-sun spray

Add to bath salts with Epsom salt and Roman Chamomile for a grounding soak

Create a DIY facial steam with hot water and 2–3 drops to open pores and refresh your mind

Whip up a Soothing skin salve: Combine with Lavender, Tea Tree, and coconut oil to create a DIY skin balm for minor cuts, bites, and irritations

Use in a Post-shave or wax spray: Mix with Witch Hazel and Aloe for a gentle spray that calms redness and prevents ingrown hairs

Blend with Frankincense and Myrrh in a facial oil for mature skin support

Try this After-Sun Soothing Gel: Mix ¼ cup aloe vera gel with 5 drops Blue Cypress, 5 drops Lavender, and 1 tsp jojoba oil

Add a few drops to your conditioner or leave-in spray for soft, shiny hair

Make a DIY Frizz Tamer: In a 1 oz dropper bottle, mix 1 tbsp argan oil with 3 drops Blue Cypress and 2 drops Ylang Ylang

Make a Scalp Serum: Blend 1 tbsp jojoba oil with 4 drops Blue Cypress and 3 drops Rosemary; massage into scalp before showering

Drop onto your shower floor and let the oil and the steam open your airways.

Make a steam pot with hot water and a drop of Australian Ericafolia. Place a towel over your head and breathe deeply to open the airways.

Whip up a DIY Chest Rub:

½ cup solid coconut oil

10 Raven or R.C.

10 drops Blue Cypress

Make a Clarifying Scalp Rinse:

Add 3–5 drops Blue Cypress to 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1 cup warm water. Pour over the scalp post-shampoo, let sit for 5 minutes, and rinse.

Try this DIY Natural Deodorant:

Mix together 2 tbsp coconut oil

2 tbsp arrowroot powder

1 tbsp baking soda

3 drops Australian Ericafolia, 3 drops Blue Cypress.

Apply as needed.

Give tired feet some TLC with this simple Foot Soak

Combine 5 drops Blue Cypress with 1 tbsp Epsom Salt. Add to a basin of warm water and soak feet for 10–15 minutes.

Use in your home and cleaning routine

Use in household cleaning. Add Blue Cypress to Thieves Household Cleaner for extra cleaning power or include it in a custom blend of Lemon and Clove essential oils mixed in water to create your own all-purpose cleaner for kitchens, bathrooms, desktops, and other surfaces.

Add 10 drops to your diffuser with Lemon and Frankincense for a fresh, uplifting aroma

Mix with Thieves and baking soda for a natural carpet deodorizer

Make a DIY Purifying Thieves Cleaner. In a 16 oz spray bottle, combine:

1 capful Thieves Household Cleaner

5 drops Blue Cypress

5 drops Lemon

Fill with distilled water and shake

Make a DIY Wood Polish Spray: In a 4 oz spray bottle, combine:

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup distilled water

10 drops Blue Cypress

5 drops Lemon essential oil

Shake well and spritz onto wood surfaces, then buff with a soft cloth

Add a few drops to your laundry soap to give your clothes a fresh, clean aroma.

Add to wool dryer balls for fresh, clean laundry.

Use in this DIY Laundry Scent Booster:

To a large glass jar with a lid add:

1 cup Epsom Salt

½ cup Fine Sea Salt

½ cup Baking Soda

30 drops Blue Cypress (or a mix of desired oils)

To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.

Make a DIY Carpet & Rug Freshener

To an airtight glass jar add:

1 cup Baking Soda

½ cup Fine Sea Salt

20 drops Blue CYpress

10 drops Lavender (optional)

Mix well. When ready to use, sprinkle over carpets and let sit for 10 minutes before vacuuming.

Make these DIY Cleaning Fizzies for the bathroom or kitchen:

1 cup Baking Soda

½ cup Citric acid

½ cup Cornstarch

4 teaspoons water

30 drops Blue Cypress

3 teaspoons V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex or other carrier

Ice cube tray or candy mold

Step 1) In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and mix evenly.

Step 2) In a separate bowl, combine water, essential oils or blends, and V-6.

Step 3) Pour liquids into the large bowl and mix together until combined.

Step 4) Use the mixture to fill an ice cube tray or candy mold about three fourths full. If the mixture expands and spills over the mold, gently repack into the mold.

Step 5) Let sit overnight to dry in a room temperature area. When dry, pop tablets out and store in a glass jar.

To Use: When needed, put a tablet in the toilet bowl, hard-to-clean bottles, or sink full of dishes to help clean and deodorize. Let sit in the bowl, bottle, or sink for 20–30 minutes to fizz and dissolve. Once dissolved, flush or rinse out.

DIFFUSER BLENDS WITH BLUE CYPRESS

Enjoy the rich, grounding aroma of Blue Cypress with these diffuser blends designed to support calm, clarity, and radiant self-care. Whether you're unwinding, focusing, or creating a spa-like atmosphere, these blends bring balance and beauty to any moment.

Deep Blue Grounding: 4 drops Blue Cypress, 3 drops Frankincense, 3 drops Cedarwood, 2 drops Lavender

Luminous Skin Ritual: 4 drops Blue Cypress, 3 drops Geranium, 3 drops Lavender, 2 drops Patchouli

Forest Mind Cleanse: 4 drops Blue Cypress, 3 drops Eucalyptus Radiata, 3 drops Rosemary, 2 drops Pine

Spa Serenity: 4 drops Blue Cypress, 4 drops Bergamot, 2 drops Roman Chamomile, 2 drops Ylang Ylang

Breathe & Reset: 3 drops Blue Cypress, 3 drops Ravintsara, 3 drops Lemon, 3 drops Copaiba

Sacred Stillness: 4 drops Blue Cypress, 3 drops Myrrh, 3 drops Sandalwood, 2 drops Vetiver

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ESSENTIAL OILS

When you have a cough or cold or feel one coming on, you just want to be comfortable – especially if you still have to work, travel, or take care of your children or loved ones! (click on the individual oil pictures to learn more about the oil)

Thieves Essential Oil Blend:

This blend is our go-to for all things immune system related! It's the blend infused into the chest rub and cough drops we just talked about – and for good reason! We love to apply and diffuse this blend, add Thieves Vitality to a mug of echinacea tea, or add it to epsom salts for an immune supporting detox bath!

Frankincense Essential Oil:

Frankincense is an immune and respiratory powerhouse! This historical oil has been used for centuries for health. Apply it with Thieves, Lemon, R.C. or Purification to the chest and back, add a few drops to the Thieves Chest Rub when you apply, add Frankincense to epsom salts for a detox bath, and diffuse this oil when you're feeling down. Get it in, on and around you as much as possible!

Lemon Essential Oil:

Lemon is a wonderful oil for soothing cough and creating comfort in times of congestion. Diffuse it, apply it with Frankincense and Thieves Chest Rub, add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to echinacea tea, and add Lemon to detox baths. Lemon is high in limonene, a constituent highly regarded for its immune system support.

R.C. Essential Oil Blend:

Standing for Respiratory Comfort, R.C. essential oil blend is a gentle eucalyptus blend that we love for soothing and comforting the respiratory system. Diffuse, apply, and add this oil to detox baths as much as possible. This is a great choice for little ones too!

Purification Essential Oil Blends:

This purifying blend is another favorite for immune and respiratory needs. Containing Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Myrtle and other purifying oils, it makes a great addition to your comfort routine during times of cough or cold. Diffuse, apply, and add to bath salts.

Raindrop Technique Collection: This curated set of essential oils is a powerful tool for promoting health, wellness and vitality – both proactively and for acute needs since the oils included can be incredible tools for healing! This collection features nine essential oils with immune and respiratory support properties. We love them for making rollers and adding to detox baths!

Thieves chest rub & cough

THIEVES CHEST RUB

A must-have for every medicine cabinet, Thieves Chest Rub is a 100% plant-based alternative for over-the-counter cough and congestion relief. This natural chest rub soothes sniffles, coughs, and congestion for the whole family with a powerful blend of essential oils and natural, plant-based ingredients.Plus the easy-to-use bottle doesn't even require you to get your hands messy!! The formula is free of petroleum, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, or preservatives and still packs an incredible punch when it comes to cough and cold! Pure ingredients and all the power of Thieves kicking that chest congestion to the curb? We will take some of that!

Sadly, conventional chest rubs are filled with synthetic additives and diluents, and even the ‘natural' options are less than ideal. Many options use petroleum as a base. Petroleum (petrolatum) is often not fully refined in the US, which means it can be contaminated with toxic chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.Many ‘natural' chest rubs also contain impure essential oils or other lower-grade components that don't meet the same standards as the ingredients found in Young Living products. The active ingredient in the most popular over the counter chest rub is actually a synthetic version of Ravintsara essential oil! And we are always going to choose the original over a synthetic copy, especially when it comes to our health and our family's health!

THIEVES COUGH DROPS

Get natural, quick, and safe cough, congestion, and sore throat relief Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops! These are a staple in our cough and cold toolbox. They are easy to keep at home or take on the go, made with naturally derived ingredients, taste great, and work wonders!

Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops are minty, spicy, and sweet without processed sugar, dyes, artificial flavors, or preservatives found in conventional cough drops. Infused with Cinnamon Bark, Peppermint, and Lemon essential oils, these menthol-based drops make soothing coughs and colds simple and tasty.

THIEVES HARD LOZENGES

Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend of Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Lemon essential oils, these lozenges are one of the things we reach for to keep our immune systems firing on a daily basis! The Thieves Hard Lozenges are a sugar-free dietary supplement to add to your daily wellness regimen with more of a cinnamon taste than a menthol one.We use these daily when we need a lozenge, when we travel to bolster our immune systems, and sometimes in place of the Thieves Cough Drops when we are out or if someone doesn't want the strong menthol taste of the drops (but it's that menthol that helps open the airways and soothe the throat!).

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