Amber Essential Oil
Best for: Smoky, incense-style diffuser blends and long-lasting base notes
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Amber essential oil is a rare, deeply resinous oil obtained by dry distillation of fossilised Pinus succinifera resin from the Himalayan region of India. It has an intense smoky, leathery and woody aroma with remarkable staying power, and acts as a rich base note that anchors and extends a blend.
Rather than being used on its own, Amber is traditionally added in small amounts to lend an ancient, grounding warmth to other oils, and it is popular in incense-style diffuser blends for meditation and quiet evenings. Its depth suits the cooler months and pairs well with resins, woods, spices and citrus. It is a skin sensitiser, so always use it well diluted and patch test first.
- Intense smoky, leathery and woody aroma
- Rich base note with excellent staying power
- Traditionally associated with grounding, meditative moods
- Anchors resins, woods and spices such as frankincense, sandalwood and cardamom
Blends well with: Agarwood, ambrette seed, angelica root, balsam peru, benzoin, bergamot, cardamom, cedarwood, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, cypress, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, lavender, lemon, mandarin, myrrh, nutmeg, orange, rose, sandalwood, vanilla, vetiver and ylang ylang
About this oil
Amber essential oil is a rare, deeply resinous oil obtained by dry distillation of fossilised Pinus succinifera resin from the Himalayan region of India. It has an intense smoky, leathery and woody aroma with remarkable staying power, and acts as a rich base note that anchors and extends a blend.
Rather than being used on its own, Amber is traditionally added in small amounts to lend an ancient, grounding warmth to other oils, and it is popular in incense-style diffuser blends for meditation and quiet evenings. Its depth suits the cooler months and pairs well with resins, woods, spices and citrus. It is a skin sensitiser, so always use it well diluted and patch test first.
- Intense smoky, leathery and woody aroma
- Rich base note with excellent staying power
- Traditionally associated with grounding, meditative moods
- Anchors resins, woods and spices such as frankincense, sandalwood and cardamom
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAmber is thick and slow to vaporise, so blend 1 drop with 2–3 drops of lighter oils such as frankincense, sandalwood or sweet orange in your diffuser or oil burner for a slow-release, incense-like warmth.
- BathMix 1–2 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil and keep it to a low level (around 0.5–1%, roughly 3–6 drops per 30ml). Avoid the face and lips. Patch test first.
Blends well with
Amber Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Pinus succinifera |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Fossilised tree resin (retinite) |
| Extraction | Dry distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Dark brown, slightly viscous liquid |
| Aroma | Intensely smoky, leathery and woody |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml |
| Origin | Himalayan region, India |
| Shelf life | 2 years when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Amber is a skin sensitiser. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use. Avoid use on the face or lips.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for babies and young children, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
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