Umuthi Amyris (W.I. Sandalwood) Pure Essential Oil
Umuthi Amyris (W.I. Sandalwood) Pure Essential Oil
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Umuthi Amyris (W.I. Sandalwood) Pure Essential Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil from the heartwood of Amyris balsamifera . It has a warm, woody aroma that is often compared to sandalwood, although it is a different botanical with its own character and uses. It is especially valued in perfumery, aromatic blending, and oil-based body products where a deeper, longer-lasting note is wanted. This is a highly concentrated essential oil and should be used in small amounts.
♡ Why we love it: This oil brings depth and quiet warmth to a blend without overpowering everything around it. It is especially useful when you want a woody, grounding note that feels rich and rounded.
Key properties
- INCI Name: Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
- Botanical Name: Amyris balsamifera
- Also Known As: West Indian Sandalwood, Torchwood
- Plant Part Used: Heartwood
- Extraction Method: Steam distilled
- Form: Essential oil
- Aroma Profile: Warm, woody, softly balsamic
- Suitable For: Aromatherapy, perfumery, and cosmetic formulation use
- Purity: 100% pure essential oil
What it's used for
- Adding woody depth to natural perfume blends
- Acting as a fixative in perfumery
- Blending into soaps and other cosmetic products
- Creating grounding diffuser and aromatic blends
- Using in massage oils at appropriate dilution
Who it's for
- Natural perfumers and aromatic blenders
- Makers creating woody or resinous scent profiles
- Skincare and body care formulators using essential oils
- Anyone looking for a warm, grounding oil for blends
- Internal use
- Direct, undiluted skin application
- Those expecting true sandalwood
- Water-only formulations without a suitable solubiliser
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How to use
- In Perfumery: Use in small amounts to add warmth, depth, and staying power to fragrance blends.
- In a Diffuser: Add sparingly to diffuser blends with florals, resins, or citrus oils.
- In Body Oils: Dilute well in a carrier oil before adding to massage or body blends.
- In Soap and Cosmetics: Incorporate at an appropriate rate for the product type.
- Processing Tip: Start low and build gradually, as woody base notes can become dominant over time.
Safety instructions
- For external use only
- Do not ingest
- Always dilute before topical application
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
- Keep away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat
- Use caution around open flame, essential oils are concentrated and some are highly flammable
Faqs
Q: Is this the same as true sandalwood?
A: No. Amyris is a different botanical. It has a somewhat similar warm woody aroma, but it is not true sandalwood.
Q: Why is it used in perfumery?
A: It is valued for the depth and staying power it can add to fragrance blends, especially as a fixative-style note.
Q: Why is only a small amount needed?
A: It is a concentrated essential oil, and woody notes can build strongly in a blend.
About Essential Oils In General
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences. The ingestion of essential oils is not recommended without prior advice from your health care practitioner. Dilute in a carrier or base when necessary. Read our quick guide: Essential Oils
For Your Safety
This natural product is for external use only. Please exercise caution and do not ingest or take internally. Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult with your medical care-giver before use.
