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Benzoin Essential Oil


Average Product Rating: 4.8 / 5 (Based on 26 Customer Reviews)



Botanical Name: Styrax benzoin

Plant Part: Resin

Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction

Origin: India

Description: The Benzoin tree originates in Java, Sumatra and Thailand where it can grow up to 8 meters (20 feet). Deep incisions are made in the trunk of the tree from which the grayish color sap exudes. When the resinous lump becomes hard and brittle, it is collected from the bark.

Color: Thick brown, viscous liquid.

Common Uses: Benzoin Essential Oil is reputed to have antiseptic, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory, carminative, deodorant, diuretic and expectorant properties. Benzoin is widely used as a fixative in perfumes. It can also be used for assisting with respiratory ailments, and skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.

Consistency: Thick and viscous

Note: Base

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Cardamom, Frankincense, Myrrh, Myrtle, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain and Sandalwood.

Aromatic Scent: Benzoin oil has a sweet, warm and vanilla-like aroma.

Directions to Use: We would recommend placing the bottle in a very hot water bath, changing the water frequently and once it is back to the liquid state be sure to shake before use.

History: Also known as gum Benjamin, Benzoin is one of the classic ingredients of incense. In ancient civilizations it was used in fumigation and is an ingredient of 'Friar's balsam', an aid to respiratory problems.

Cautions: Benzoin is a non-toxic and non-irritant, but a mild sensitizer and should be avoided if you have sensitive or allergy-prone skin.

Terms of Use

Customers should purchase products from New Directions Aromatics Inc. with the clear understanding that all products must be used at the customers own discretion and only after referencing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm) caused by insufficient knowledge or the improper use of a product.

The user of the product is solely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations applying to the use of the products, including intellectual property rights of third parties.

As with any manufacturing process, New Directions Aromatics strongly recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing.

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Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).

IMPORTANT: All of our products are for external use only.

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Submited By: Cindy from Angus, Ontario on 01/17/2012
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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This scent is so relaxing and surprising. Very soft...hard to pinpoint the aroma exactly, but it reminds me of a vanilla powder...will definitely make sure I don't run out of this.
Submited By: Jan from Oshawa, Ontario on 12/04/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2011
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What a wonderful surprise to me! This is my first encounter with Benzoin apart from Friar's Balsam and benzoin swabs . I expected an antiseptic smell and am delighting in the wonderful mellow warm scent slightly reminiscent of buttered vanilla ... if there is such a thing. I am looking forward to experimenting with various scent combinations.
Submited By: Susan from Whitby, Ontario on 08/20/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Amazing resin! I would like to thank Tiffany for providing advice re: applying neat on skin. I had some sort of stubborn dermatitis-type reaction on my knuckle area. The resin's goey viscosity provided an effective barrier to allow my skin to completely heal over wonderfully and quickly. Plus, I am aware of its therapeutic benefits. I am running low on this sample and I will be buying a larger one so I can make a healing ointment out of this - that way I don't need to keep gently heating it every time I need it.
Submited By: Amy from Sept-iles, Quebec on 02/03/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I'm in love! Such a complex, wonderful scent! As previous reviews have stated, it's pretty thick. I put it in a hot water bath while I got the rest of my ingredients ready. When it came time to add the essential oils to my soap it was easy to pour and measure.
Submited By: Susan from Whitby, Ontario on 01/26/2011
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I absolutely love the smell. I do find it difficult to work with because of the thick viscosity. I will have to try a hotter hot water bath the next time. I think I had a heavy hand when I used it in my product recipe because it is difficult to measure due to the gooey-ness. I recommend not to add too much just in case you are prone to sensitivity (you can always add more later if it's not strong enough).
Submited By: Jefa from Calgary, Alberta on 12/15/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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I need a gallon of this resinoid...it creates an unbelievable base note for rose perfumes.....
Submited By: Diane from Toronto, Ontario on 12/11/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Very thick but worth the trouble to work with. The fragrance is sweet and subtle and luxurious.
Submited By: Brandy from Lloydminster, Saskatchewan on 09/28/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Benzoin is a beautifully scented oil... it is very warming, very relaxing, very precious. It is good to find an oil with so many uses that smells wonderful to! I definately recomend this oil!!!!
Submited By: Chaina from Toronto, Ontario on 06/14/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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I just LOVE this benzoin resin. Very warm scent. Not easy to use as everything gets sticky, but it's one of my favourite. I use it for candles and I recommand anyone who uses for candles and cosmetics to not forget to mention it on the label as some people are extremely sensitive to benzoin.
Submited By: Crystal from Port Moody, British Columbia on 04/06/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Goopy, gloppy wonderfulness!
Submited By: Yixi from Victoia, British Columbia on 03/21/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
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Just love this EO! The sweet and warm base note binds all other scent together. A must have for CP soaps.
Submited By: Clare from Waterloo, Ontario on 01/24/2010
Loyal Customer Since: 2010
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Smells fantastic! impossible to get out of the bottle without fully opening and scraping out. hard to measure, but the quality of the smell is worth it! a better container should be used with some sort of measurement device attached.
Submited By: Nadine from Richmond Hill, Ontario on 11/25/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2009
Rating:

This resin smells nice, sort of like vanilla cherry cola. It is extremely goopey and very difficult to get out of the bottle. May I suggest NDA getting this in powder form?
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Submited By: Louise from Montreal, Quebec on 10/09/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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I love this essential oil. It can have many uses. I have used it to enhance the smell of vanilla essential oil in soaps and the result was very good. My mom was using it for inhalations... so this oil has always been familiar to me.
Submited By: Stacey from Toronto, Ontario on 04/02/2009
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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This product is much harder to work with than other essential oils until you get the hang of it. However, it is worth the work it takes to get to know it. The smell of this product is divine, and it is unbelievably healing. In addition it is a powerful, natural preservative. Highly recommend it!
Submited By: Natalie from Ottawa, Ontario on 12/22/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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This oil is very thick and sticky, but when you scoop it out and mix it with other oils it blends easily. I mixed it with cinnamon leaf and cardamom for a chai scent. Lovely!
Submited By: Lucie from Calgary, Alberta on 12/09/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2008
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Absolutely delicious! Excellent with bergamot and other citrusy smells. But really viscous, hard to measure out of the bottle
Submited By: Lisanne from St. Catharines, Ontario on 08/13/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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What a wonderfully rich warm scent! Mixed with Frankincense & Myrrh, I think it would be an absolutely wonderful spiritual scent.. ! Even though it's VERY viscous, I can't wait to make a room spray out of this..
Submited By: Marie from Gatineau, Quebec on 07/31/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
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I did not know this oil before and I'm glad New Directions has sent me an email to promote it 'cause I'm extremely pleased with the smell! Can't wait to do the receipe with the shea butter that New Directions also had provided with their news letter.
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Submited By: Vanice from Cambridge, Ontario on 07/22/2008
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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This Benzoin has a wonderful vanilla type scent and is perfect as a base in blending scents for all matter of products. Makes a lovely scent when blended with orange and ginger to use in a burner or with rose for bath salts.
Submited By: Bromstein from Yarker, Ontario on 12/12/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:

Nothing prepared me for the unbelievable scent of this resin. French Vanilla ice cream, no calories, and twice the emotional high. Left me on cloud nine. A little hard to work with as it is so thick and gluey.
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Submited By: Tracey from Toronto, Ontario on 11/12/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:

Although not the ruby red of my favourite benzoin, this one is affordable and preciously scented. Excellent for the skin, even used neat under bandaids. Good for baby skin products.
Submited By: Stephanie from Cochrane, Alberta on 04/17/2007
Loyal Customer Since: 2007
Rating:

When I read about the 'cuddly' vanilla scent of benzoin in an aromatherapy book I was DYING to try some- but I had never heard of it so I thought for sure I would have trouble finding it. Wasn't I surprised to find it for a great deal right hear! The scent is everything I imagined, and its going to make a DELIGHTFUL scent combo! I am looking forward to soaping this one.
Submited By: Sherif from Scarborough, Ontario on 09/19/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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This resin smells amazing, but it is very sticky so be sure to do your research of how to deal with such essential oils.. To my nose, the smell reminds me a lot of honey with a touch of vanilla. Well worth the price. Very high quality. Commonly used in western perfumery.
Submited By: Karen from Nepean, Ontario on 08/31/2006
Loyal Customer Since: 2006
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Having not read the scent description thoroughly before ordering it, I mistakenly assumed that it would smell similar to frankincense, but NO! The smell of Benzoin reminds me of creamy, warm, vanilla cakes. It is positively delicious. I just received it today, so I haven't used it in anything yet, but I just can't seem to keep my nose out of the bottle cap! It's positively delicious.
Submited By: Candice from Sarasota, Florida on 07/07/2006
Loyal Customer Since:
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I love this oil/resin....very wonderful warming somforting scent. BENZOIN is a RESINOID. Benzoin styrax. An oil that creates a blissful sense of euphoria and warms the heart as well as comforts the soul. It is non-toxic and non-irritant but with possible sensitization in some individuals. Use to soothe coughs, relieve lung congestion, poor circulation, muscular problems, antiseptic, antifungal, chapped skin, increasing skin elasticity, anxiety, emotionally blockage, loneliness, exhaustion, life crisis, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, chills, colic, coughs, cuts, 'flu, gout, inflamed skin, irritated skin, laryngitis, nervous tension, poor circulation, rheumatism, stress related conditions. Also known as Gum Benjamin, Gum Benzoin,Styrax benzoin. Highly recommended for aromatherapists.