With its natural blue colour and soft, grounding aroma, Australian Blue Cypress Essential Oil (Callitris intratropica) is a unique, versatile Australian native essential oil, suitable for application to the skin.

Steam-distilled from the wood and bark of the Australian Blue Cypress tree, native to northern Australia, this unique essential oil has been traditionally valued for its aromatic and protective qualities. It has become a favourite in natural skincare for its soothing, balancing and rejuvenating properties that help nurture healthy-looking skin.

Now let’s dive deeper into Australian Blue Cypress essential oil benefits for skin in need of some extra love and care.

Naturally Calming for the Skin

Australian Blue Cypress essential oil is often chosen for its potential to help soothe and comfort the skin, particularly in formulations designed for sensitive or easily irritated complexions.

The oil’s composition includes guaiazulene, responsible for its blue colour, and sesquiterpenes, known for their gentle, calming qualities. When used in skincare formulations, Australian Blue Cypress essential oil can help the skin feel more settled and balanced, especially after exposure to environmental stressors such as UV or pollution.

Australian Blue Cypress essential oil makes an ideal ingredient for product formulations such as after-sun gels, calming serums and restorative face oils, for its subtle scent and skin-conditioning benefits.

DIY Australian Blue Cypress Face Oil Treatment

Add 1 drop of Australian Blue Cypress essential oil to 1 teaspoon of Macadamia oil or Sandalwood Nut oil and gently smooth over the skin after cleansing morning and night for a fresh, nourishing glow.

Australian Blue Cypress Wild Tree

Australian Blue Cypress Wild Tree

How Australian Blue Cypress Essential Oil Can Help Skin Look and Feel More Balanced

Australian Blue Cypress essential oil is valued for its ability to help maintain a clear, balanced-looking complexion.

Other Australian Blue Cypress essential oil benefits for skin include: 

  • The naturally cleansing and mildly astringent properties of Australian Blue Cypress essential oil can help keep the skin feeling clean and refreshed, without over-drying
  • When blended into facial oils or toners, Australian Blue Cypress essential oil can help balance sebum and support a smoother appearance.
  • The subtle blue tint of this Australian native essential oil makes it a favourite ingredient in natural skincare, not only for its unique colour, but also for the calm, cool energy it brings to the skin and senses alike.
Australain Blue Cypress - leaves, timber and bark chips

Australain Blue Cypress – leaves, timber and bark chips

DIY “Blue Toner” Tip with Australian Blue Cypress Essential Oil

Add 2 drops of Australian Blue Cypress Oil and 2 drops of Australian Sandalwood to 100 mL of witch hazel or rose water and shake gently. Apply with a cotton pad to tone and freshen the skin.

Supporting The Skin’s Natural Radiance

Known to be rich in antioxidants, Australian Blue Cypress essential oil can help protect the skin’s natural vitality and radiance. It helps support the skin’s protection against daily oxidative stress, assisting in maintaining more even-toned, luminous skin over time.

Boost Your Favourite Skincare with Australian Blue Cypress Essential Oil

Add 2 drops of Australian Blue Cypress essential oil to your favourite face serum or body oil for a silky, hydrating finish and a soft, calming, woody aroma with a hint of floral sweetness.

“Blue Glow” Body Oil Recipe

Simply blend the following ingredients for an aromatic, soothing wellness experience your skin will love:

  • 2 tablespoons carrier oil, like our Macadamia or Sandalwood Nut oil
  • 2 drops Australian Sandalwood essential oil
  • 2 drops Blue Cypress essential oil
  • 1 drop Fragonia essential oil

Massage gently into the skin after showering to lock in moisture and leave a subtle, fresh, calming scent.

More Tips for Using Australian Blue Cypress Essential Oil for Skin

  • Dilute before applying: Always blend Australian Blue Cypress essential oil with a carrier oil or unscented base before applying to the skin.
  • Patch test first: Apply a small amount to the inside of your wrist before first use.
  • Enjoy aromatically: Its serene, grounding aroma also makes Australian Blue Cypress essential oil a wonderful oil for calming aromatic body sprays or nighttime face mists.

Safety and Care

Australian Blue Cypress essential oil is considered a gentle oil, but it’s still highly concentrated.
Follow these simple safety guidelines for safety:

  • For external use only — not for ingestion.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.
  • Avoid contact with eyes or mucous membranes.
  • Store in a cool, dark place away from sunlight.
  • If you are pregnant, nursing or have extra sensitive skin, consult a qualified professional before use.
Greg Trevena

Authors Bio

Greg Trevena has been learning about Australian plants for over 30 years. His interest developed when seeing Australia’s ABC Television series, Bush Tucker Man, where he learnt about Australia’s native food and native medicine plants. As the 1990’s was to be the ‘Decade of Landcare’, he thought why not plant native trees that give you a crop, he has continued his research of Australian essential oils wherever possible.
Greg commenced a Lemon Myrtle essential oil retail business in 1999 and successfully sold it in 2009. In 2012 he started the Essentially Australia business. The Essentially Australia plantations were established in 2014 in the Byron Bay hinterland. Greg continues to search for new Australian essential oils with valuable and helpful uses.