Product Details
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Soft Woody Aroma: Ho Wood Essential Oil features a delicate, woody scent with subtle floral and camphoraceous undertones. This aroma profile blends seamlessly with citrus, floral, and earthy notes.
Aromatherapy Staple: With its smooth, grounding aroma, Ho Wood Essential Oil is a popular choice for creating calming environments in spas, wellness spaces, and relaxation-focused formulations.
Skin Conditioning: Often used in cosmetic formulations, Ho Wood Essential Oil is valued for its ability to condition dry, chapped skin and promote a smooth, supple feel. Recommended as an ingredient in lotions, serums, and balms.
Formulation Flexibility: Due to its high Linalool content, this essential oil offers similar aromatic and formulation benefits. As Rosewood Essential Oil faces sustainability concerns and regulatory restrictions, Ho Wood serves as an ethical and eco-conscious substitute.
DESCRIPTION
Once prized for its durable wood in traditional crafts, Ho Wood has since gained prominence in aromatics due to its high Linalool content and warm, woody-floral scent. Locally known as Shiu Oil, this essential oil is steam-distilled from the Cinnamomum camphora tree native to China. While it shares similar aromatic and chemical properties with Rosewood Essential Oil, Ho Wood has emerged as a sustainable and ethical alternative, offering formulators a responsible choice without compromising on quality or performance.
The rise of Ho Wood Essential Oil in cosmetic and fragrance applications can be traced back to 1985, when a major explosion at a Linalool-producing facility created a demand for new sources of this compound. Ho Wood quickly became a sought-after natural alternative, celebrated for its ability to lend depth and sophistication to perfumes, personal care products, and wellness formulations. Today, its versatility makes it a valuable ingredient in high-end cosmetics, aromatherapy, and botanical fragrance compositions.
DIRECTIONS & SUGGESTED USAGE
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Fragrance Enhancement: Add 0.5–2% of Ho Wood Essential Oil to natural perfumes, body sprays, or personal care formulations to impart a warm, floral-woody aroma.
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Skin Care Formulations: For creams, serums, and lotions that deliver unique softening and moisturizing properties, use at 0.1–1% in face and body care formulations.
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Massage & Body Oils: Blend 1–2% of Ho Wood Essential Oil with a carrier oil such as Jojoba or Sweet Almond Oil for a luxurious massage oil with a smooth aromatic profile.
- Natural Soaps & Candles: Infuse soap and candle formulations with 1–3% Ho Wood Essential Oil for a delicate yet lasting fragrance that complements natural waxes and bases.
Botanical Name:
Cinnamomum camphora
Plant Part:
Wood
Main Constituents:
Linalool: 80–90%
Origin:
China
Processing Method:
Steam Distilled
MORE ABOUT HO WOOD ESSENTIAL OIL
Color/Consistency:
A clear to pale yellow liquid with a medium viscosity.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma:
A middle note with a soft, woody, and slightly floral scent.
Blends Well With:
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood, and Ylang Ylang.
Cautions: For external use only. Dilute before use. Perform a patch test prior to application. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Not for internal use.
