Cade Oil

Herbology Cade Oil is 100% pure, steam-distilled Juniperus oxycedrus (Prickly Juniper / Cade) wood oil — a deeply traditional botanical oil with a history of medicinal and cosmetic use spanning thousands of years across the Mediterranean, Middle East, and North Africa, where the juniper tree has been revered for its powerful purifying, antimicrobial, and skin-healing properties. Cade Oil is produced by the destructive distillation of juniper wood — a process that yields a dark, viscous, intensely aromatic oil with a characteristic smoky, tarry, woody aroma that is immediately distinctive and deeply evocative of ancient botanical medicine traditions. It is one of the oldest documented therapeutic oils in human history, with references to its use in ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman medicine for skin conditions, scalp care, and wound healing.

Cade Oil’s therapeutic properties come from its rich phenolic and sesquiterpene composition — including cadinene, cadinol, guaiol, and a range of phenolic compounds that give it powerful antimicrobial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and keratolytic (skin-softening) properties. Its keratolytic action — the ability to soften and break down excess keratin in the skin — makes it particularly effective for scalp conditions characterized by flaking, scaling, and buildup, including dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis of the scalp. Its antifungal action addresses the Malassezia fungi that drive dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Its antimicrobial properties support skin clarity and help address problem-prone skin conditions. Cade Oil is a powerful, concentrated therapeutic oil that must always be diluted before use — its potency is its defining characteristic, and appropriate dilution is essential for safe and effective application.

• Powerful Keratolytic Action – softens and breaks down excess keratin for effective relief of scalp flaking, scaling, and buildup
• Antifungal & Antimicrobial – addresses Malassezia fungi driving dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis; broad antimicrobial action for problem-prone skin
• Traditional Scalp & Skin Therapy – thousands of years of documented use for scalp conditions, skin healing, and purification
• Deeply Purifying – phenolic compounds provide powerful cleansing and purifying action for scalp and skin
• Distinctive Smoky, Woody Aroma – intensely characteristic tarry-woody scent with deep traditional and aromatherapy resonance
• 100% Pure & Steam-Distilled – no additives, fillers, or synthetic fragrance; authentic traditional quality

Applications

• Scalp health, dandruff & seborrheic dermatitis treatments
• Problem-prone & psoriasis-affected scalp care
• Skin purifying & antimicrobial blends
• Traditional herbal soap & cosmetic formulations
• DIY scalp treatment formulations

How to Use

• Scalp treatment (dandruff / seborrheic dermatitis): Add 3–5 drops to 30ml of carrier oil (coconut or jojoba) and massage into scalp. Leave for 20–30 minutes before washing out with shampoo. Use 2–3 times per week. For more intensive treatment, add 5–10 drops to your shampoo bottle.
• Shampoo addition: Add 5–10 drops per 100ml of shampoo for an effective anti-dandruff and scalp-purifying treatment shampoo.
• Skin care (problem-prone skin): Dilute 1–2 drops in 1 tsp of carrier oil and apply to affected areas. Perform a patch test before first use.
• DIY formulations: Add at 0.5–2% concentration to scalp treatments, soaps, and skin care formulations for its purifying and antimicrobial properties.
• Tip: Cade Oil’s intensely smoky aroma can be moderated by blending with cedarwood, frankincense, or sandalwood essential oils — creating a more refined, woody aromatic profile while retaining its full therapeutic properties.
• Important: Always dilute before skin application — never use undiluted. Perform a patch test before first use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Avoid during pregnancy. Do not ingest. Keep away from children.