Guaiacwood Oil Uses and Benefits

Guaiacwood Oil Product Description

A signature ingredient in some of your favourite perfumes and skincare products, Guaiacwood essential oil is recognized worldwide for its sweet, woody, rose-like aroma and enriching topical benefits. Blended together with Fractionated Coconut Oil for gentle and smooth application and added moisturizing benefits, doTERRA’s Guaiacwood makes an excellent addition to your daily skincare routine while diffusing Guaiacwood oil throughout the day invites a calming, tranquil atmosphere into your home. With so much to offer, you’ll definitely want to welcome Guaiacwood essential oil into your collection.

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How do I use Guaiacwood oil?

1. Shoulder Massage: Apply one to two drops of Guaiacwood oil to your shoulders and gently rub into your skin for a soothing shoulder massage accompanied by a grounding scent.
2. Skincare: Incorporate Guaiacwood oil into your daily skincare routine by applying a couple drops on targeted areas to help soothe and hydrate the skin while supporting the appearance of healthy-looking skin.
3. Meditation: Apply Guaiacwood oil to pulse points during your morning or afternoon affirmations for a grounding, tranquil scent.
4. Diffusion: Diffuse Guaiacwood oil in the diffuser of your choice for a supportive, calming aroma during your yoga practice or meditation.

Fun Fact

Guaiacwood has been used for centuries in meditation practices and wellness ceremonies by Native Americans.

What is Guaiacwood oil?

The Bulnesia sarmientoi tree, also known by the name palo santo, meaning “holy wood”, grows natively in the Gran Chaco area of South America. The famed wood of this tree is hard, heavy, and resistant and possesses a pleasant aroma. The tree’s heartwood goes through a process of steam distillation to produce the sweet smelling Guaiacwood essential oil.

Guaiacwood Sourcing

dōTERRA CPTG^® Guaiacwood essential oil is sustainably and ethically sourced from Paraguay. Working with our sourcing partner, we’re changing the future of the at-risk Gran Chaco Forest—one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world.

What essential oils blend well with Guaiacwood oil?

The sweet, woody aroma of Guaiacwood essential oil pairs well with Bergamot oil, Cinnamon Bark oil, Ylang Ylang oil, Roman Chamomile oil, and Madagascar Vanilla oil.

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. For external use only. For external use only.