Technical data
- Product Name: Benzoin absolute
- Latin name: Styrax tonkinensis
- Extraction: Solvent extract
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 9000-72-0
Features
- Scent: Sweet, warm, balsamic and vanilla-like with soft smoky-resinous undertones and a hint of caramel
- Scent type: Resins and balsams
- Note: Base
- Color: Deep amber to dark golden-brown
- Viscosity: Very thick, syrupy and resinous — may require gentle warming before pouring
Blends with
Amber Hearth
Purpose
- Creates a warm, candlelit-room atmosphere on cold evenings
- Recipe
4 drops Benzoin, 3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops cinnamon bark, 1 drop clove (diffuser)
Velvet Skin Elixir
Purpose
- A nourishing body oil for dry winter skin
- Recipe
2% dilution: 12 drops Benzoin, 6 drops lavender, 6 drops sandalwood in 50 ml jojoba oil
Dillution guideline
- Use at 2% maximum for body applications; 1% for facial use, blended in a carrier oil such as jojoba or argan.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 2. For ages 2+, use heavily diluted (0.5%) and only with guidance from a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pregnancy
Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or while nursing.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; their metabolism processes essential oils differently than humans.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified medical professional.
- Storage
Store in a tightly closed dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight. Warm gently before use as the resin is naturally thick.
