Copaiba Balsam Essential Oil
Best for: Soft, woody diffuser blends and gentle base notes
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Copaiba Balsam essential oil is steam distilled from the oleoresin of Copaifera officinalis, a tropical evergreen tree native to Brazil. It has a pleasant, sweet, slightly spicy, woody-earthy aroma and works as a soft base note that helps anchor and hold a blend.
Its warm, grounding aroma is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with a soothing, balancing mood, and it is popular for calm evening diffuser blends and creating a relaxed atmosphere. As a gentle base note it pairs beautifully with woods, resins and citrus. It is one of the milder oils, but still dilute it before skin use and patch test first.
- Sweet, soft, woody-earthy aroma
- Gentle base note that anchors and holds a blend
- Traditionally associated with a soothing, balancing mood
- Pairs well with frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood and citrus
Blends well with: Frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood, lavender, ylang ylang, bergamot and other citrus oils
About this oil
Copaiba Balsam essential oil is steam distilled from the oleoresin of Copaifera officinalis, a tropical evergreen tree native to Brazil. It has a pleasant, sweet, slightly spicy, woody-earthy aroma and works as a soft base note that helps anchor and hold a blend.
Its warm, grounding aroma is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with a soothing, balancing mood, and it is popular for calm evening diffuser blends and creating a relaxed atmosphere. As a gentle base note it pairs beautifully with woods, resins and citrus. It is one of the milder oils, but still dilute it before skin use and patch test first.
- Sweet, soft, woody-earthy aroma
- Gentle base note that anchors and holds a blend
- Traditionally associated with a soothing, balancing mood
- Pairs well with frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood and citrus
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 3–5 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water for a soft, woody room aroma, on its own or blended with citrus or frankincense.
- 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 at around 2%, roughly 12 drops per 30ml. Patch test first.
Blends well with
Frankincense, sandalwood, cedarwood, lavender, ylang ylang, bergamot and other citrus oils
Specifications
| Botanical name | Copaifera officinalis |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Gum/resin (oleoresin) |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to brownish yellow liquid |
| Aroma | Sweet, soft and woody-earthy with a slight spice |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml |
| Origin | Brazil |
| Shelf life | 24–36 months when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting and seek medical advice.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Copaiba balsam is generally mild, but can irritate sensitive skin. 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.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
