Benzoin Essential Oil
Best for: Warm, cosy diffuser blends with a vanilla-like base
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Benzoin essential oil is extracted from the resin of the Styrax benzoin tree from Sumatra. It is a viscous, amber-coloured oil with a rich, warm, balsamic aroma and creamy vanilla-like undertones, and acts as a lingering base note.
Treasured across cultures for centuries in incense, its comforting aroma is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with easing tension and bringing comfort when you feel stressed, worried or lonely. It adds warmth and depth to blends with citrus, resins and florals, and is especially popular in the cooler months. Benzoin can cause skin sensitisation in some people, so always dilute it well and patch test first.
- Rich, warm, balsamic aroma with vanilla-like undertones
- Lingering base note that adds depth and warmth to blends
- Traditionally associated with comfort and easing tension
- Rounds out citrus, resins and florals such as orange, frankincense and rose
Blends well with: Bergamot, coriander, frankincense, juniper, lavender, lemon, myrrh, orange, petitgrain, rose and sandalwood
About this oil
Benzoin essential oil is extracted from the resin of the Styrax benzoin tree from Sumatra. It is a viscous, amber-coloured oil with a rich, warm, balsamic aroma and creamy vanilla-like undertones, and acts as a lingering base note.
Treasured across cultures for centuries in incense, its comforting aroma is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with easing tension and bringing comfort when you feel stressed, worried or lonely. It adds warmth and depth to blends with citrus, resins and florals, and is especially popular in the cooler months. Benzoin can cause skin sensitisation in some people, so always dilute it well and patch test first.
- Rich, warm, balsamic aroma with vanilla-like undertones
- Lingering base note that adds depth and warmth to blends
- Traditionally associated with comfort and easing tension
- Rounds out citrus, resins and florals such as orange, frankincense and rose
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 2–3 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water, ideally with lighter oils such as orange or bergamot. Benzoin is thick, so stand the bottle in warm water for a minute if it pours slowly.
- BathMix 2–3 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 (around 1–2%, roughly 6–12 drops per 30ml). Patch test first.
Blends well with
Benzoin Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Styrax benzoin |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Resin |
| Extraction | Solvent extraction |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Viscous, amber-coloured liquid |
| Aroma | Rich, warm and balsamic with vanilla-like undertones |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml |
| Origin | Sumatra, Indonesia, processed in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Shelf life | 3–4 years when stored in a cool, dark place |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Benzoin can cause skin sensitisation in some people. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- 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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