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To make a lavender and blue cypress roller, add 2 drops of lavender and 2 drops of blue cypress to a 10 ml roller bottle and top it with jojoba or fractionated coconut oil. That's a 2% blend for ages 12 and up. Blue cypress isn't for pregnancy or breastfeeding, and check with your doctor first if you take medication.
Below you'll find what blue cypress smells like, why it's blue, two roller recipes, two diffuser blends, and what to know before you use it. For more about lavender, see my full lavender essential oil guide. Jump to the recipes.
Why Lavender and Blue Cypress Work Together
Blue cypress (Callitris intratropica) comes from northern Australia, where it's steam distilled from the wood of the tree. It's thicker than most oils, with a sweet, woody, slightly smoky scent that's smoother than regular cypress. It makes a lovely, grounding base note.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) softens the deep wood with its floral, herbal scent. Together they smell calm, cozy, and a little like a cabin in the woods. For more partners, see what mixes well with lavender.
Why Is Blue Cypress Oil Blue?
The color comes from guaiazulene, a natural compound that forms during distillation. It's a cousin of the chamazulene that turns German chamomile and blue tansy blue. Blue oils can tint light fabrics, so let a roller blend soak in before it touches a white shirt or pillowcase.
A Few Safety Basics
• Not for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tisserand and Young list blue cypress to avoid during pregnancy and lactation.
• Taking medication? Blue cypress may interact with some drugs, so check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
• Keep essential oils away from babies under 2, including diffusing in a room they're in. Blue cypress is for ages 5 and up, and kids 5 to 11 stay at 1% or less on skin.
• Patch test a new roller on your inner forearm and wait 24 to 48 hours.
• Diffuse for 30 to 60 minutes with a door open so pets can leave the room, and never put oils on pets. Cats are especially sensitive to diffused oils, including citrus like sweet orange.
• Never swallow essential oils. If someone does, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Lavender and Blue Cypress Recipes
| Recipe | Use | Ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender Blue Cypress Roller | Roller | 5+ |
| Woodland Roller | Roller | 12+ |
| Quiet Woods Diffuser Blend | Diffuser | 5+ |
| Blue Sky Diffuser Blend | Diffuser | 5+ |
Lavender Blue Cypress Roller
Roller · Ages 5+ · 1 to 2%
Floral and woody, for your wrists, the back of your neck, or the bottoms of your feet at bedtime.
- 2 drops lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) for ages 12 and up, or 1 drop for ages 5 to 11
- 2 drops blue cypress (Callitris intratropica) for ages 12 and up, or 1 drop for ages 5 to 11
- Jojoba or fractionated coconut oil to fill a 10 ml roller
Directions: Add the essential oils to the roller, top with carrier oil, cap, and roll between your hands to mix.
Note: Label it with the name, date, and dilution, and a kids' roller with the child's name. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding (blue cypress).
Woodland Roller
Roller · Ages 12+ · 2%
Cedarwood adds a dry, woodsy note for a deeper, earthier roller.
- 2 drops lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- 1 drop blue cypress (Callitris intratropica)
- 1 drop cedarwood Atlas (Cedrus atlantica) or Virginian (Juniperus virginiana)
- Jojoba or fractionated coconut oil to fill a 10 ml roller
Note: Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding (blue cypress). Atlas cedar is endangered, so use up the bottle you have and choose Virginian when you buy new. Find more blends in my roller bottle recipes.
Quiet Woods Diffuser Blend
Diffuser · Ages 5+ · 7 drops per 100 to 200 ml
A grounding blend for meditation, reading, or a slow evening.
- 4 drops lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- 3 drops blue cypress (Callitris intratropica)
Note: Not for pregnancy or breastfeeding (blue cypress).
Blue Sky Diffuser Blend
Diffuser · Ages 5+ · 7 drops per 100 to 200 ml
Sweet orange brightens the wood for a cheerful daytime blend.
- 3 drops lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
- 2 drops blue cypress (Callitris intratropica)
- 2 drops sweet orange (Citrus sinensis)
Note: Not for pregnancy or breastfeeding (blue cypress). For more ideas, try my lavender diffuser blends.
Where to Apply Your Roller
- Wrists and inner elbows: easy to breathe in throughout the day.
- Back of the neck and upper chest: nice as part of a bedtime routine.
- Bottoms of the feet: cozy before bed, then pop on socks.
Keep it away from your eyes and broken skin. For more on making rollers, see how to make aromatherapy roll-ons and my best carrier oils.
More Lavender Roller Recipes
- Frankincense and Lavender Roller Recipes
- Tea Tree and Lavender Roller
- How to Use a Lavender Roll-On
- What Blends Well With Blue Cypress
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