Escentia Benzoin Oil - Standardised

• Botanical Name: Styrax benzoin
• Country Of Origin: Sumatra
• Form: Thick, syrupy liquid
• Aroma: Sweet, balsamic, vanilla-like
• Suitable For: Cosmetic Use

• Natural fragrance blends and perfumery
• Soap and body care formulations as a fixative
• Aromatic body oils and balms, properly diluted
• Skin tonics and oil-based blends where a warm, resinous note is desired
• Diffuser or steam blends for a rich, comforting aroma
• Blending with bergamot, frankincense, lavender, lemon, orange, petitgrain, rose, and sandalwood

This Product Is For:

• Perfumers and makers who want a warm, resinous note in fragrance blends
• Formulators creating soaps, balms, and aromatic body products
• Aromatherapy enthusiasts who enjoy sweet, balsamic scent profiles
• Anyone looking for a natural fixative-style ingredient for cosmetic use

This Product Is Not For:

• Direct use on the skin without dilution
• Water-based use without suitable formulation support
• Internal use
• Use as a ready-to-use finished product

• As a Fragrance Ingredient: Use in small amounts in perfumes, soaps, and aromatic body products where extra depth and staying power are wanted.
• As a Body Oil Ingredient: Dilute into a suitable carrier oil before topical use.
• As an Aromatic Blend: Add sparingly to diffuser or steam blends, as the aroma is rich and distinctive.
• Processing Tip: Because of its thick, sticky texture, warm gently if needed before blending.
• Processing Tip: Use small amounts in blends, as benzoin can quickly dominate lighter notes.
• Processing Tip: Pair with bergamot, frankincense, lavender, lemon, orange, petitgrain, rose, or sandalwood for a more rounded result.

• For external use only
• Do not ingest
• Always dilute before applying to skin
• Patch test before first use
• Take extra care if you have sensitive or allergy-prone skin
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
• Store away from children, animals, sunlight, and heat
• If pregnant or breastfeeding, seek professional advice before use

Q: Is benzoin oil runny like most essential oils?
A: No. It is usually much thicker and more syrupy, which is part of its distinctive character.

Q: Why is benzoin used in fragrance blends?
A: It is often used to add warmth, sweetness, and depth, and it can help anchor other aromatic notes in a blend.

Q: Can I apply this directly to my skin?
A: No. It should be properly diluted before skin use.

Q: What does benzoin blend well with?
A: It blends beautifully with bergamot, frankincense, lavender, lemon, orange, petitgrain, rose, and sandalwood.

Q: Is this suitable for water-based products?
A: Not on its own. Its resinous, oil-based nature means it needs suitable formulation support for water-based applications.