Product Description
WHO AM I?
Processing method of benzoin absolute: solvent extraction (hexane free)
Part of the plant: resin
Odour: vanilla-like, warm and sweet (BASE NOTE)
Chakra: Hearth
Origin: Indonesia
Family: Styraceacea
| PROPERTY | BENZOIN ABSOLUTE |
| Skin regenerating +++: promotes skin repair and helps regenerate the skin. Soothing and toning, it helps calm sensitised skin and preserve its suppleness. |  |
| Expectorant +++: Benzoin contributes to the good respiratory comfort used in inhalation, such as diluted chest massage. It will have a very interesting expectorant effect in case of bronchitis, cough, asthma. healing, |  |
| Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, warming ++: participates in the preparation of muscles for exercise, it warms them and joints by inducing an overall anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect | |
PSYCHO-EMOTIONAL PROPERTIES – BALM TO THE HEART
- Rebalancing nervous, stimulating, relaxing ++++: depending on the person, it may have a soothing or stimulating effect. It is particularly indicated in case of anxiety and a need for comfort, in case of fatigue or even difficulty falling asleep.
- consoling, comforting
- reassuring, it brings both tenderness and sweetness
- drives away dark thoughts and negative energies
- caress to get out of sadness
- feeling supported
USAGE OF BENZOIN ABSOLUTE
| ORAL | DERMAL | DIFFUSION |
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| HEALTH | BEAUTY | WELL BEING |
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Benzoin dissolves best in alcohol-based solutions (i.e. a body spray) and emulsion.
Unlike essential oils, benzoin does not properly dissolve in carrier oils. Does not dissolve in water, aqueous gel, washing base
USERS
| BENZOIN | DIFFUSION | DERMAL | ORAL |
Baby | NO | NO | NO |
Young Kids 3-8 | NO | NO | NO |
| Kid 8-12 | NO | ++ Diluted at 2% in a vegetable oil | NO |
| Teenager 12-15 | +++ 10 minutes per hour, strongly diluted in a mixture of essential oils | +++ Diluted at 2% in a vegetable oil | NO |
| Adults 15-65 | +++ 15 minutes per hour, strongly diluted in a mixture of essential oils | +++ Diluted at 2% in a vegetable oil | NO |
Pregnant/Breastfeed | NO | NO | NO |
| Elderly +65 | +++ 15 minutes per hour, strongly diluted in a mixture of essential oils | ++ Diluted at 2% in a vegetable oil | NO |
INDICATIONS OF BENZOIN ABSOLUTE
WELL BEING | -Need for protection and comfort -Difficulty falling asleep -Fatigue, convalescence, |
BEAUTY | -Dry skin, sensitized -cracks, dry skin, dermatosis, wounds, ageing, acne, rosacea, psoriasis. |
PRACTICE
COSMETIC USE
As an ingredient in the formulation of your cosmetic preparations: you can directly incorporate benzoin absolute at the end of the formula.
For example, in your cosmetic preparations (massage oil, perfume, body care, …): up to 0.2% to 0.5%
PERFUME
feminine notes: vanilla, woody, spicy or floral where Benzoin, as a balsamic base note, brings up vanilla and sweet notes, wild and warm scents and sometimes elegant notes of wood.
masculine notes: Benzoin acts as a real note fixer in these perfumes, which, depending on the nature of the raw materials. It has a warm and opulent character (in combination with sandalwood or patchouli) or a drier appearance (in association with Cedar or Vetiver).
In addition, you can find the benzoin in famous brands: Opium (Yves St Laurent) / Kenzo Jungle (Kenzo) / Terre d’Hermès (Hermes)
It mixes well with citrus and spices
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The properties, indications and usage come from pharmacists’ books or Internet well-known and confirmed aromatherapy websites. But the information provided could not be considered as medical information nor engage Pacific Scents’ responsibility as to your usage of essential oils for yourself or anyone else. Therefore, we strongly invite you to compare the information with that of authoritative experts and the opinion of health professionals
CAUTION
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- Not advised during the first 3 months of pregnancy and in small children
- Skin irritative
- Do not use it purely on the skin, make a strong dilution in vegetable oil. As a rule, test the product by applying a little in the crook of your elbow or on your wrist before using it, at least 48 hours prior to use.
- Even though there is generally a low risk of sensitization, Tisserand recommends a maximum dilution of 2%
- Avoid both eye and mucous membranes contact.
- Do not ingest, exclusively for dermal use
- Keep out of reach of children.
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STORAGE CONDITIONS
Keep it in the original bottle, away from air and light, at a temperature below 25C
The cooler the oleoresin is, the thicker it will be. To help you:
-slightly heat your bottle under a stream of hot water to fluidise the absolute (by bringing it to around 30 °C)
-remove the plastic codigoutte (keeping it to put it back in case of transporting your bottle)
-use a pipette
| Dosage | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| 1 drop = 0.03 ml | EO = Essential Oil |
| 1ml = 25 to 35 drops depends on the fluidity | VO = Vegetable Oil |
| 1 teaspoon = 125 drops (around 5 ml) |
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Specifications
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| size | 10ml |
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