Baldwins Benzoin (styrax Benzoin) Resinoid Essential Oil

Faimily: Styracaceae

Method of extraction: Steam Distillation.

Chemical constituents: Benzoic, Cinnamic (Acids), Benzoic aldehyde, Vanillin (Aldehydes), Benzyl benzoate (Esther).

Properties: Deodorant, Relaxing, Carminative.

This resinous oil has a great calming and uplifting effect on the mind and helps to comfort the sad and lonely. At the same time it boosts the skin's elasticity, whilst may calm redness, itchiness and irritation.

Blends well with: Benzoin oil goes particularly well with bergamot, coriander, frankincense, juniper, lavender, lemon, myrrh, orange, petitgrain, rose and sandalwood.

Precautions: When concentration is needed, it is best to avoid using benzoin oil as it can have a very relaxing effect.

Styrax Benzoin Resin in itself is practically impossible to work with, Baldwins therefore offers the resinoid, which is diluted in 50% Benzyl Benzoate (which is an esther of Benzoin resin, as you can see from it's constituents above).

This loosens the liquid enabling it to be blended with various oils & alcohols much easier but retaining it's true aroma and gorgeous syrupy thickness.

You may still need to warm this oil gently by placing the bottle in a small amount of warm water for a few minutes.