Ingredient

Hinoki Oil

Hinoki Oil

Benefits

Earthy Aroma, Calming, Soothing, Relaxing

Hinoki oil comes from the wood of the hinoki cypress, a tree native to Japan, where its durable wood was traditionally used in the construction of temples and shrines. It is an aromatic oil which contains several compounds that make it highly valued in perfumery and cosmetics. 

Hinoki, or Chamaecyparis obtusa, is a member of the cypress tree family. The large trees have a reddish-brown bark and are known for high-quality wood, as well as being popular as a decorative tree in gardens. Hinoki cypress can live for hundreds of years.

What are the benefits of hinoki in cosmetics?

• A light, earthy aroma
• Deeply relaxing and calming for both body and mind
• Antimicrobial properties support a healthy, happy complexion
• Can soothe sore skin 

Hinoki oil contains phytoncides, natural compounds that promote relaxation and create a sense of calm, bringing the atmosphere of the forest into products.

Where does Lush source hinoki oil?

Lush buys hinoki oil from a supplier in Japan that works closely with the community to bring social and economic development and contribute to protecting the forests. 

Our supplier is dedicated to sustainable forestry, working closely with local residents to hand-harvest leaves, branches, and wood, which undergo steam distillation to produce a calming essential oil.