Benzoin Pure Resin Oil (Origin: Sumatra, Indonesia)

Description

Please note if buying large quantities of this item we advise purchasing a 1ml sample first to ensure that you are happy with the product as we do not refund opened items due to contamination issues.

Benzoin Resin Oil

Botanical Name: Styrax benzoin

Origin: Sumatra, Indonesia

Part Used: The Resin (Gum)

Quality: 100% Pure and Natural

Extraction Method: Organic Extraction which is Hexane Free

Appearance: Amber to golden brown coloured viscous liquid (pourable)

Solubility: Soluble in alcohols and fixed oils. Insoluble in water

Scent: Has a warm rich vanilla like aroma with spicy undertones

Main Uses: Perfumery and creating your own blends. Cosmetic use

Note: Base

Growing Conditions: Organically crafted that is to say not certified as organic but grown on unpolluted sustainable land.
This product is 100% pure, free from any additives, adulterants or dilutions. It has been rigorously tested and meets the highest standards possible. No pesticides, synthetic chemicals, herbicides, GMOs or harmful chemicals are ever used during any stage of the growing or distillation process.

Benzoin Resin Oil is derived from the resin or gum of the Styrax benzoin tree [Family: Stryracaceae] which grows in Sumatra Indonesia.
With its vanilla like base notes it makes an excellent fixative in natural perfumes and blend well with many essential oils.
The resin oil has astringent, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties so is useful for skin care products and in Aromatherapy it is a calming and relaxing oil which can help in stressful conditions.

For External Cosmetic Use Only

Pure Absolute Oils or Essential Oils should always be diluted with a carrier oil such as grapeseed oil or sweet almond oil before using on the skin.

A patch test is recommended to see if your skin is sensitive to the product.

If blending into creams, lotions, body butters etc, 1-2% maximum of the pure absolute oil or essential oil to 100% of the product is usually about right.

Supplied in a glass bottle with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap

Available in 1ml, 5ml, 10ml and 30ml sizes

Certificate of Analysis, Technical Date Sheet and EU Declaration available on request.

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