Technical data
- Product Name: Cistus
- Latin name: Cistus ladaniferus
- Extraction: Solvent extract
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8016-26-0
Features
- Scent: Warm, leathery, balsamic and honey-amber, with herbaceous-green facets and a soft animalic depth.
- Scent type: Flowers
- Note: Base
- Color: Deep amber to dark golden brown.
- Viscosity: Medium to thick; slightly sticky and resinous.
Blends with
Quiet Cathedral
Purpose
- A meditative diffuser blend for prayer, journaling or deep breathwork.
- Recipe
3 drops Cistus, 3 drops Frankincense, 2 drops Sandalwood in the diffuser.
Amber Skin Elixir
Purpose
- A warming, perfume-like body oil for cool evenings.
- Recipe
30 ml jojoba, 4 drops Cistus, 3 drops Bergamot, 2 drops Vetiver — 1.5% dilution.
Dillution guideline
- Recommended skin dilution of 0.5–1.5% in a carrier oil such as jojoba or argan.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 6. For ages 6+, use only at very low dilution (0.5%) and under adult supervision.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and while nursing unless guided by a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; diffuse only in well-ventilated rooms with an exit route for animals.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat; viscosity may increase with age.
