The Atlas cedar is a tree native to Morocco and Algeria. In Morocco, the cedar forest covers nearly 130,000 hectares (320,000 acres) in the Rif and Atlas Mountains, at altitudes of 1,600 to 2,000 meters. The trees can grow to a height of 40 meters. Logging operations are regulated in this natural forest. Essential oil of Atlas cedar is distilled from sawdust, a by-product of the lumber industry.
Cedrus atlantica (Endl.) Manetti ex Carrière
Morocco
Code B255
CAS TSCA 8023-85-6
CAS EINECS 92201-55-3
The Atlas cedar is a tree native to Morocco and Algeria. In Morocco, the cedar forest covers nearly 130,000 hectares (320,000 acres) in the Rif and Atlas Mountains, at altitudes of 1,600 to 2,000 meters. The trees can grow to a height of 40 meters. Logging operations are regulated in this natural forest. Essential oil of Atlas cedar is distilled from sawdust, a by-product of the lumber industry.
Our cedarwood extract is produced at our extraction unit in Morocco.
In cosmetics, Atlas cedar extracts are used in products for haircare, oily skin and cellulite. In addition, cedarwood essential oil and extracts can be used in fragrance bases for cosmetics. The essential oil also blends well with oils and emulsions.
Main components: Beta himachalene (40.00 to 52.00%), Alpha himachalene (12.00 to 20.00%), Gamma himachalene (6.00 to 14.00%), Alpha cedrene (<= 6.00%), Trans alpha atlantone (<= 6.00%)