Benzoin Essential Oil
Benzoin Essential Oil
Benzoin Essential Oil (Styrax benzoin)
Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) has a warm, balsamic fragrance that's been treasured across cultures for centuries, in both incense and traditional medicine — and it remains a valued base note in perfumery today.
It's especially useful in blends for circulatory and joint complaints, such as poor circulation, arthritis and rheumatism, where its warming, comforting effect stands out.
As an expectorant, benzoin is well suited to inhalation for respiratory conditions like bronchitis, colds and flu — try it in a vaporiser alongside other expectorant oils such as eucalyptus.
Its warm, creamy fragrance is also comforting when you're feeling anxious, stressed, tense, worried or lonely, and it makes a pleasing base note in homemade blends.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Styrax benzoin |
| Plant Part Used | Benzoin Resin |
| Extraction Method | Solvent Extraction (to preserve the integrity of the resin's aromatic compounds) |
| Origin | Sumatra, Indonesia (Processed in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India) |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Viscous, amber-colored liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.034 |
| Refractive Index | 1.554 |
| Shelf Life | 3–4 years when stored properly in a cool, dark place |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In vapor therapy, benzoin oil can be used for the nervous system, calming and bringing comfort to the depressed and emotionally exhausted.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
Benzoin oil can be used in a blended massage oil, or diluted in the bath, to assist with general aches and pains, arthritis and rheumatism, as well as chronic bronchitis and coughing. Poor circulation and stiff muscles will also benefit. It has a calming effect and helps ease depression, while boosting skin elasticity, reducing redness, irritation and itchiness, and supporting wound healing.
Blended in a cream
Benzoin oil is a good remedy for dry, cracked skin, cuts and wounds, as well as acne and irritable, itching skin, while improving elasticity.
Blends Well With
| Benzoin oil blends well with bergamot, coriander, frankincense, juniper, lavender, lemon, myrrh, orange, petitgrain, rose and sandalwood. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety (including IFRA usage limits) for your own finished product before use.
Aromatherapy blend for stress relief
Combine 3 drops Benzoin, 2 drops Lavender, and 1 drop Frankincense in a diffuser.
Massage oil for muscle relaxation
Dilute to a 2% concentration in a carrier oil — roughly 2ml (40 drops) of Benzoin per 100ml of sweet almond or jojoba oil.
Vanilla-spice perfume accord
Use Benzoin as the base, then build up Vanilla absolute, Cinnamon Bark and Sandalwood in small increments until balanced.
Skin balm
Incorporate at 1% into a base of shea butter and coconut oil for dry or irritated skin. Patch test before wider use.
Product Documents SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY DATA SHEET IFRA GUIDELINES USER GUIDE |
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Benzoin Essential Oil (Styrax benzoin)
Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) has a warm, balsamic fragrance that's been treasured across cultures for centuries, in both incense and traditional medicine — and it remains a valued base note in perfumery today.
It's especially useful in blends for circulatory and joint complaints, such as poor circulation, arthritis and rheumatism, where its warming, comforting effect stands out.
As an expectorant, benzoin is well suited to inhalation for respiratory conditions like bronchitis, colds and flu — try it in a vaporiser alongside other expectorant oils such as eucalyptus.
Its warm, creamy fragrance is also comforting when you're feeling anxious, stressed, tense, worried or lonely, and it makes a pleasing base note in homemade blends.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Styrax benzoin |
| Plant Part Used | Benzoin Resin |
| Extraction Method | Solvent Extraction (to preserve the integrity of the resin's aromatic compounds) |
| Origin | Sumatra, Indonesia (Processed in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India) |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Viscous, amber-colored liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 1.034 |
| Refractive Index | 1.554 |
| Shelf Life | 3–4 years when stored properly in a cool, dark place |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In vapor therapy, benzoin oil can be used for the nervous system, calming and bringing comfort to the depressed and emotionally exhausted.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
Benzoin oil can be used in a blended massage oil, or diluted in the bath, to assist with general aches and pains, arthritis and rheumatism, as well as chronic bronchitis and coughing. Poor circulation and stiff muscles will also benefit. It has a calming effect and helps ease depression, while boosting skin elasticity, reducing redness, irritation and itchiness, and supporting wound healing.
Blended in a cream
Benzoin oil is a good remedy for dry, cracked skin, cuts and wounds, as well as acne and irritable, itching skin, while improving elasticity.
Blends Well With
| Benzoin oil blends well with bergamot, coriander, frankincense, juniper, lavender, lemon, myrrh, orange, petitgrain, rose and sandalwood. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety (including IFRA usage limits) for your own finished product before use.
Aromatherapy blend for stress relief
Combine 3 drops Benzoin, 2 drops Lavender, and 1 drop Frankincense in a diffuser.
Massage oil for muscle relaxation
Dilute to a 2% concentration in a carrier oil — roughly 2ml (40 drops) of Benzoin per 100ml of sweet almond or jojoba oil.
Vanilla-spice perfume accord
Use Benzoin as the base, then build up Vanilla absolute, Cinnamon Bark and Sandalwood in small increments until balanced.
Skin balm
Incorporate at 1% into a base of shea butter and coconut oil for dry or irritated skin. Patch test before wider use.
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Product Documents SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY DATA SHEET IFRA GUIDELINES USER GUIDE |
