Elemi Essential oil
Elemi Essential oil
Elemi Essential Oil (Canarium luzonicum)
Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) is steam-distilled from the aromatic gum resin of a tree native to the Philippines, a botanical relative of frankincense and myrrh. It yields a clear to pale yellow, mobile liquid with a fresh, citrusy, peppery aroma and balsamic, slightly spicy undertones — a middle note long valued in traditional skincare and aromatherapy.
Diffused, Elemi is traditionally used to support clear breathing and to help ease coughs and chest congestion, and to bring a soothing, grounding quality to a room. Well diluted in a massage oil or in the bath, it's traditionally reached for to ease muscular fatigue after exercise and to support a sense of calm and balance.
Diluted into a cream or lotion, Elemi is traditionally used to support tired-looking skin, helping to soften the appearance of fine lines and refresh a dull complexion.
This one deserves a little extra care: Elemi Essential Oil is flammable, so keep it away from heat and open flame, and it isn't meant to be swallowed. Always dilute before topical use, with a patch test first, and keep it well out of reach of children. Use it within its stated shelf life — like many resin-based oils, it can become more irritating to skin once it starts to oxidise. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your healthcare provider before use.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Canarium luzonicum |
| Plant Part Used | Exudate Gum / Resin |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | Philippines |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, and Undiluted Essential Oil |
| Appearance | Clear to Pale Yellow Mobile Liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.850 to 0.910 @ 20°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.472 to 1.490 @ 20°C |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months (Stored in a Cool, Dry Place in Airtight Containers Away from Direct Light) |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In a diffuser, Elemi is traditionally used to support clear breathing and to help ease coughs and chest congestion, and to bring a soothing, grounding quality to a room.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
Well diluted in a massage oil or in the bath, Elemi is traditionally used to ease muscular fatigue after exercise and to support a sense of calm and balance.
Blended in a cream/base cream
Diluted into a cream or lotion, Elemi is traditionally used to support tired-looking skin, helping to soften the appearance of fine lines and refresh a dull complexion.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Elemi oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as cinnamon, frankincense, lavender, myrrh, rosemary and sage. |
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.
Fine fragrance accord (woody-citrus)
To formulate a grounding, resinous fragrance base, blend 15% Elemi Oil with 35% Frankincense (Boswellia carterii), 25% Bergamot (FCF), and 25% Sandalwood. The elemi acts as a cohesive bridge, lifting the heavy resins while softening the sharp citrus edge of the bergamot.
Rejuvenating skincare serum
For targeted anti-aging and skin-toning formulations, incorporate Elemi Oil at a concentration of 0.5% to 1.0% in a nutrient-dense carrier oil base such as jojoba or rosehip seed oil, leveraging its elemol content to support skin elasticity. Elemi naturally contains trace methyl eugenol, which carries its own IFRA leave-on limits that vary by product category — check the applicable category limit before finalising your percentage in a leave-on formulation.
Respiratory aromatherapy blend
For diffuser blends or therapeutic inhalers, combine Elemi, Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), and Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) in a 3:4:3 ratio to make the most of their natural expectorant and anti-catarrhal character.
Cold process soap
Use Elemi Oil at 3% to 5% of total oil weight. Blending it with Lavender and Sage helps anchor its fresh, balsamic top notes so they survive saponification.
Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETIFRA GUIDELINESUSER GUIDE |
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Elemi Essential Oil (Canarium luzonicum)
Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) is steam-distilled from the aromatic gum resin of a tree native to the Philippines, a botanical relative of frankincense and myrrh. It yields a clear to pale yellow, mobile liquid with a fresh, citrusy, peppery aroma and balsamic, slightly spicy undertones — a middle note long valued in traditional skincare and aromatherapy.
Diffused, Elemi is traditionally used to support clear breathing and to help ease coughs and chest congestion, and to bring a soothing, grounding quality to a room. Well diluted in a massage oil or in the bath, it's traditionally reached for to ease muscular fatigue after exercise and to support a sense of calm and balance.
Diluted into a cream or lotion, Elemi is traditionally used to support tired-looking skin, helping to soften the appearance of fine lines and refresh a dull complexion.
This one deserves a little extra care: Elemi Essential Oil is flammable, so keep it away from heat and open flame, and it isn't meant to be swallowed. Always dilute before topical use, with a patch test first, and keep it well out of reach of children. Use it within its stated shelf life — like many resin-based oils, it can become more irritating to skin once it starts to oxidise. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your healthcare provider before use.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Canarium luzonicum |
| Plant Part Used | Exudate Gum / Resin |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | Philippines |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, and Undiluted Essential Oil |
| Appearance | Clear to Pale Yellow Mobile Liquid |
| Specific Gravity | 0.850 to 0.910 @ 20°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.472 to 1.490 @ 20°C |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months (Stored in a Cool, Dry Place in Airtight Containers Away from Direct Light) |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In a diffuser, Elemi is traditionally used to support clear breathing and to help ease coughs and chest congestion, and to bring a soothing, grounding quality to a room.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
Well diluted in a massage oil or in the bath, Elemi is traditionally used to ease muscular fatigue after exercise and to support a sense of calm and balance.
Blended in a cream/base cream
Diluted into a cream or lotion, Elemi is traditionally used to support tired-looking skin, helping to soften the appearance of fine lines and refresh a dull complexion.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Elemi oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as cinnamon, frankincense, lavender, myrrh, rosemary and sage. |
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.
Fine fragrance accord (woody-citrus)
To formulate a grounding, resinous fragrance base, blend 15% Elemi Oil with 35% Frankincense (Boswellia carterii), 25% Bergamot (FCF), and 25% Sandalwood. The elemi acts as a cohesive bridge, lifting the heavy resins while softening the sharp citrus edge of the bergamot.
Rejuvenating skincare serum
For targeted anti-aging and skin-toning formulations, incorporate Elemi Oil at a concentration of 0.5% to 1.0% in a nutrient-dense carrier oil base such as jojoba or rosehip seed oil, leveraging its elemol content to support skin elasticity. Elemi naturally contains trace methyl eugenol, which carries its own IFRA leave-on limits that vary by product category — check the applicable category limit before finalising your percentage in a leave-on formulation.
Respiratory aromatherapy blend
For diffuser blends or therapeutic inhalers, combine Elemi, Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), and Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) in a 3:4:3 ratio to make the most of their natural expectorant and anti-catarrhal character.
Cold process soap
Use Elemi Oil at 3% to 5% of total oil weight. Blending it with Lavender and Sage helps anchor its fresh, balsamic top notes so they survive saponification.
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Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETIFRA GUIDELINESUSER GUIDE |
