Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Premium Styrax Absolute Oil Styrax Benzoin Fixative

Botanical Name: Styrax Benzoin.
Family Name: Styracaceae.
Common Name: Styrax, Benzoin, Benjui, Loban, Benjamin Gum, Kemenyan.
INCI: Styrax Benzoin Resin Absolute Oil.
Extraction Method: Extraction with organic alcohol + evaporation.
Parts Used: Resin.
Note: Base note. Fixative.
Odor: Exceptionally captivating aroma, sweet, deep balsamic aroma.
Appearance: Dark Amber. Very viscous.
Resin from: Sumetra, Indonesia.
Blends: Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Boronia, Carrot Seed, Cedarwood (Atlas), Chamomile (Roman), Cinnamon and other spice oils, Clary Sage, Cypress, Elemi, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lavandin , Lavender, Lemon, Liquidambar (Styrax), Mimosa, Myrrh, Oakmoss, Opopanax, Orange (Sweet), Palmarosa, Patchouli, Pine, Rose, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver, Yuzu.

Benzoin Sytrax has been used for centuries for different purposes, medicinal, spiritual, incense, perfumery, etc. This Styrax is a very viscous and concentrated absolute, a little goes a long way. It acts as a fixative to anchor the most fleeting aromas, it combines very well with flowers, accentuates Ylang Ylang and Vanilla.

As a fixative in perfumery, it has the ability to trap the most volatile molecules and anchor the middle notes. It is perfect for fixing ethereal floral aromas and makes a perfect synergy with most citrus fruits. It gives life and body to a perfume and amplifies the aromas, making them dry down in a range of tones that can be smelled as the hours go by.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.
Not for use during pregnancy, with the elderly, infants, or if epileptic. Possible skin irritant in some individuals; dilute well.