Essential Oil – Amyris

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Product Type 100% Pure & Natural Essential oil
Available in 2ml | 5ml
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Botanical Name Amyris balsamifera
Origin Haiti
Part Wood
Extraction Steam
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Price range: $70.00 through $150.00

[ Scent Library ]
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Aroma A warm, woody, and balsamic aroma with a faint, vanilla-like sweetness. While it is lighter than Sandalwood, it has a distinct "creamy" or buttery quality and a soft, peppery undertone that develops as it lingers.
Category Floral | Woody
Note Middle - Base
Intensity 4/6
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[ More About ]
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AKA West Indian Sandalwood, Candle Wood, Buddha Wood, Balsam Wood
Chinese 阿米香树
Japanese アミリス
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Botanical Family Rutaceae
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Chemistry Sesquiterpenoids
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Common Usage Stress & Emotional Support

  • Deep Relaxation: Known as a powerful sedative for the nervous system, it helps to quiet a "busy" mind and melt away feelings of anxiety.
  • Promoting Restful Sleep: Its heavy, grounding molecules make it an ideal oil for diffusers in the bedroom to help those struggling with insomnia or restless thoughts.
  • Lifting the Spirits: Despite being a "heavy" oil, it has a subtle uplifting quality that can help ease feelings of mild depression or emotional burnout.
  • Aphrodisiac Properties: Helps to lower inhibitions and ease performance-related stress by promoting a sense of peace and physical relaxation.

Skincare & Beauty

  • Anti-Aging Benefits: Rich in antioxidants, Amyris is often used in facial oils to help slow the appearance of fine lines and revitalize mature skin.
  • Skin Regeneration: Helps support the natural healing of dry, irritated, or "tired" skin.
  • Natural Fixative: In botanical perfumery and skincare products from clubarome.com, it is used to hold the scent of more volatile oils (like citrus) on the skin for a longer period.

Physical Wellness

  • Muscle & Joint Ease: When diluted in a carrier oil, its warming and anti-inflammatory properties can help soothe minor muscle aches and stiff joints.
  • Respiratory Support: Occasionally used in steam inhalations to help clear the chest and soothe a dry, tickling cough.
  • Lymphatic Support: In massage therapy, it is sometimes used to support healthy circulation and the natural movement of the lymphatic system.

Focus & Meditation

  • Centering the Mind: Perfect for yoga or meditation practices to help "anchor" your focus and encourage deep, rhythmic breathing.
  • Creative Inspiration: Many artists use the scent of Amyris to help clear creative blocks and encourage a sense of "flow."
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Blending note
  • A thick, pale yellow base note.
  • While it isn't botanically related to true Sandalwood, it shares that signature creamy, woody, and balsamic aroma, but with a unique "peppery" or "smoky" undertone.
  • Because it is a natural fixative, it helps slow down the evaporation of lighter oils, making your blends last much longer
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Do you know? The tree is so resinous that sailors in the Caribbean once used Amyris branches as makeshift torches because they stayed lit even in wind and rain!
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Contraindication Generally considered very safe, non-toxic, and non-irritating. However, always dilute in a carrier oil for topical use and perform a patch test if you have very sensitive skin.
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