Technical data
- Product Name: Heliotrope Absolute
- Latin name: Heliotropium arborescens
- Extraction: Solvent extract
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8/6/8024
Features
- Scent: Sweet, powdery, vanilla-almond with a distinctive cherry-pie nuance and soft floral undertones.
- Scent type: Flowers
- Note: Base
- Color: Deep amber to dark reddish-brown.
- Viscosity: Thick and viscous, semi-solid at cool temperatures.
Blends with
Velvet Embrace
Purpose
- A romantic, skin-warming perfume oil for evenings in.
- Recipe
In 10 ml jojoba: 3 drops Heliotrope Absolute, 2 drops rose, 2 drops sandalwood, 1 drop bergamot (1.5% dilution).
Sunday Afternoon
Purpose
- A cozy, gourmand diffuser blend for slow weekends.
- Recipe
2 drops Heliotrope Absolute, 3 drops sweet orange, 2 drops vanilla, 1 drop benzoin in an ultrasonic diffuser.
Dillution guideline
- Use at 0.5–1% in carrier oil for facial and leave-on skincare; up to 2% for occasional perfumery on pulse points.
- Patch test
Apply a diluted drop to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours; discontinue if any redness or irritation appears.
- Children
Not recommended for children under 6; use only under qualified aromatherapist guidance for older children.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless advised by a qualified healthcare professional.
- Pets
Keep away from cats, dogs and birds; solvent-extracted absolutes are not suitable for pet environments.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from sunlight and heat; this absolute may thicken — gently warm the bottle to restore flow.
