Spruce Essential Oil

Description

Spruce Essential Oil (Picea mariana)

Spruce essential oil smells of cool conifer forests: crisp, resinous and clean, with a faint citrus brightness. It is a bracing, outdoorsy scent for diffusing and woodland blends.

Available in 10ml and 30ml sizes. Choose 10ml to try it or 30ml for regular use.

At a glance

Botanical name	Picea mariana
Aroma	Fresh, crisp, resinous forest with a citrus edge
Perfumery note	Top to middle note
Sizes	10ml and 30ml
Use	Aromatic use, or diluted on the skin to 1% or less

Ways to enjoy it

• A fresh forest scent for living rooms and workspaces.
• A woodland base for seasonal and festive blends.
• A crisp note for natural perfume.

How to use

• Diffuser: add 3 to 5 drops to an ultrasonic diffuser in a well-ventilated room, in sessions of 30 to 60 minutes.
• Inhalation: put 1 drop on a tissue and breathe in slowly. Keep the tissue away from your skin and eyes.
• On the skin: always dilute. Mix 2 drops into 10ml of a carrier oil such as sweet almond or jojoba (about 1%), or 3 drops into 15ml. Never exceed 1%. Patch test first.

Important safety information

• May cause an allergic skin reaction. Never apply undiluted, keep skin use to 1% or less and patch test first. Avoid the eyes and broken or sensitive skin.
• Conifer oils oxidise with age and can then cause skin sensitisation. Keep the bottle tightly closed, cool and away from light, and use within about 12 months of opening.
• For external and aromatic use only. Do not swallow.
• Keep out of reach of children, and do not use on or near the face of babies or young children.
• Take care around pets, especially cats.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a medical condition, speak to a healthcare professional before use.
• Essential oils are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.

Read more in our essential oil safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put spruce essential oil on my skin?
Only when diluted, to no more than 1%. Patch test first and avoid the eyes and broken skin.

What does spruce blend well with?
It pairs well with Cedarwood, Lavender, Eucalyptus and Sweet Orange.

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