Overview
Amphora Aromatics Benzoin in DPG (Mono-Propylene glycol), Essential Oil 10ml
Species:
Styrax
Origin:
UK
Extraction:
Solvent Extracted
Extraction Description
A blend of the resin from Styrax benzoin Dryand with DPG as a solvent to render it mobile
Scent Description
Sweet balsamic vanilla-like scent.
General Description
Benzoin Essential Oil is the balsamic resin from benzoin (a small tree). Benzoin is a fixative. Used as a natural preservative in creams, it is also comforting, uplifting and warming as a muscle ease massage - especially when a 'pick me up' is needed. Useful as a steam inhalant, especially in winter. It soothes cracked skin and is excellent for use in gardening handcreams. In colder months Benzoin will require gentle warming before use.
Properties
Anti-oxidant, skin protective, antiseptic, deodorant, muscle and joint ease, soothing.
Safety
DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW.
What other people think:
"Benzoin is used for healing many kinds of skin lesions from cracked and chapped hands to chilblains...I often put it into hand creams for people who work in the open - gardeners, foresters, builders etc." - an excerpt from Aromatherapy an A - Z by Patricia Davis.
