Benzoin Absolute
Purifying
Relaxing
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Foraged
Benzoin is undoubtedly the most commonly used plant-based raw material in perfumes.
Long reduced to the status of a scent fixative, benzoin is now recognized for its nobility in the greatest perfumes, where it brings delight and enchantment with its notes that are sometimes warm and milky or powdery and spicy.
Unlike Peru balsam, to which it is closely related, benzoin absolute is used almost as frequently in men's fragrances as in women's.
Frequently found in the composition of perfumes
Oriental vanilla, woody, spicy, or floral fragrances, where benzoin, as a balsamic base note, enhances the sweet vanilla notes, wild and warm scents, and sometimes even elegant wood notes.
Masculine woody fragrances: Benzoin acts as a true fixative in these fragrances, which, depending on the nature of the raw materials, have a warm and opulent character (in combination with sandalwood or patchouli) or a drier aspect (in combination with cedar or vetiver) and come in woody, spicy, aromatic, chypre, and other variations.
A few ideas
Feel free to incorporate it when creating your oriental fragrances: Benzoin Absolute will add depth and longevity to your perfume.
If you want to add a little more freshness to a woody fragrance, combine it with citrus top notes (bergamot, orange, grapefruit, etc.).
Be bold and combine spices with benzoin: cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, and be scandalous like Yves Saint Laurent's Opium.
Scent
Scent: top notes of soft, sweet, milky and vanilla scents, which gradually give way to warmer notes of caramel, honey and even roasted coffee.
Synergies
What to pair it with...
Top notes
Feminine Spicy Oriental: Cinnamon, Pepper, Orange, Chili Pepper, Ginger, Cardamom, Grapefruit, Bergamot
Masculine Woody: Lemon, Ginger, Elemi, Pepper, Clove, Cinnamon
Middle notes
Feminine Spicy Oriental: Clove, Nutmeg, Mimosa, Incense, Sambac Jasmine
Masculine Woody: Coriander, Vetiver
Base notes
Spicy Oriental Feminine: Ambrette, Patchouli, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
Masculine Woody: Sandalwood, Pine, Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood, Amyris, Vanilla, Oakmoss, Labdanum, Ambrette, Patchouli
Properties
In beauty, Benzoin Absolute is recognised for these properties:
Promotes skin repair and cleansing, Benzoin Absolute helps regenerate the skin.
Soothing and toning, it helps to calm sensitive skin and preserve its suppleness.
Benzoin can be incorporated into your homemade cosmetics to give them a vanilla, milky, powdery and sweet note.
Suitable for
Dry, sensitive skin
Perfume
Cosmetic active ingredient: As an ingredient in your perfume formulation, add drops of Benzoin Absolute directly to your fragrance preparation.
Solubility:
Benzoin absolute is perfectly soluble in 90° alcohol.
However, it is insoluble in water and fatty substances (plant-based oils and butters).
Handling:
This absolute comes in the form of a viscous liquid. It is measured using the dropper provided on the bottle.
Wash your equipment with alcohol.
Beauty
Cosmetic active ingredient: as an ingredient in the formulation of your cosmetic preparations, since Benzoin Absolute is insoluble in fatty substances, you can incorporate Benzoin Absolute directly at the end of the formula, in your emulsions (creams, milks, shampoos, etc.) by gradually adding a few drops according to your preferences.
Solubility:
Benzoin absolute is perfectly soluble in 90° alcohol and emulsions.
However, it is insoluble in water, aqueous gels, fatty substances (oils, plant-based butters, and balms), and cleansing bases.
Handling:
This absolute comes in the form of a viscous liquid. It is measured using the dropper provided on the bottle.
Wash your equipment with alcohol.
Culture
Wild harvest
Quality
Absolute diluted in a maximum of 25% ethanol.
Method of production
Alcohol extraction of the resin.
Part of the plant used
Resinous balm
Botanical name
Styrax tonkinensis
Function
Cosmetic ingredient
Learn more
Styrax tonkinensis is a tree that can grow up to 35 meters tall and grows wild in Laos, Thailand, and northern Vietnam. Its yellow to brown balsamic resin is collected by cutting into the trunks of trees that are over 7 years old.
It was traditionally used by indigenous tribes as a purifier, regenerator, and respiratory tract decongestant. Today, it is found in many dermatological and respiratory balms.
Rich in sweet vanilla and caramel notes, benzoin has long been used in perfumery as a scent fixative.
Its amber scent allows you to create compositions with sweet, spicy, and oriental notes. Comforting and warming, Benzoin also helps to soothe moments of nervous tension and promotes relaxation and meditation.
A bewitching gem that blends deliciously and delightfully with the most beautiful oriental fragrances.
Organoleptic properties
Appearance: viscous liquid
Colour: dark amber brown
Odour: sweet, milky, and vanilla top notes gradually give way to warmer notes of caramel, honey, and even roasted coffee
Density
1.08 - 1.09
Flash point
53°C
Storage
Store in an airtight bottle, away from air and light, at a temperature below 25°C.
Precautions
A natural compound contained in this absolute may present a risk of allergy for certain sensitive individuals when the absolute is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (according to the 7th Amendment to the European Directive on cosmetic products (2003/15/EC)): benzyl benzoate.
As a general rule, always test your preparation on the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.
This absolute contains 25% ethanol, it is flammable, keep away from any source of ignition.
Dangerous. Follow the precautions for use.
Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause skin allergy. Causes severe eye irritation. Causes skin irritation (risks associated with the product in its pure form). Harmful to aquatic organisms, causes long-term adverse effects (in the event of a large spill of the product into a watercourse).
Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet
Reference
00237 - ABS benzoin 10 mL
Main packaging material
Glass bottle
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Reference
00249 - ABS benzoin 30 mL
Main packaging material
Glass bottle
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
EO = Essential Oil VO = Vegetable Oil or Oily Macerate
Distilled witch hazel water: 3/4 cup
Sterilized water: 1/4 cup
Sandalwood essential oil: 5 drops
Benzoin essential oil: 3 drops
Rosemary essential oil: 2 drops
Glycerin: 1/4 teaspoon
Method: Pour the ingredients into a bottle and shake vigorously. If possible, leave to stand for 4 days so that the different substances amplify their effects through synergy. Store in a cool place away from light. Shake before use.
Use: Product for men that can be used as both an astringent and an aftershave. It will leave the skin feeling fresh and clean.
Distilled witch hazel water: 1/2 cup
Sterilized water: 1/4 cup
Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon
Sandalwood essential oil: 5 drops
Benzoin absolute: 3 drops
Spearmint essential oil: 2 drops
Glycerin: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon
Method: Pour the ingredients into a bottle and shake vigorously. If possible, leave to stand for 4 days so that the different substances can amplify their effects through synergy. Store in a cool place away from light. Shake before use.
Use: Product for men that can be used as both an astringent and an aftershave. It will leave the skin feeling fresh and clean.
4 drops of marjoram essential oil
2 drops of benzoin oleoresin or absolute
2 drops of myrrh essential oil Bath base: 1 tablespoon
Use: Pour the mixture into a bathtub filled with hot water. Soak in the bath for 20 minutes. Repeat as needed.
Aloe gel: 50 g
Benzoin absolute: 5 drops (or 1/2 teaspoon of benzoin tincture)
Sandalwood essential oil: 10 drops
Palmarosa essential oil: 10 drops
Lavender essential oil: 10 drops
Method: Pour the aloe gel into a small bowl. In a separate container, mix the essential oils (and tincture, if using), then add drop by drop to the gel, stirring constantly. When the mixture is smooth, transfer to a jar with a spoon.
Use: Use this cream after washing your hands and before going to bed.
N.B.: Be careful to buy aloe gel, not aloe ointment. You can find this product in health food stores and pharmacies. Make sure it has a high aloe content.
Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
Coconut oil: 60 g (or copra oil or any solid vegetable oil)
Benzoin essential oil: 1 drop (optional)
Rosewood essential oil: 10 drops
Palmarosa essential oil: 10 drops (sandalwood essential oil for men)
Method: Pour the olive oil and solid oil into a container and place in a double boiler. Remove from the heat and stir to bring the mixture back to a temperature close to 37°C. Then add the essential oils and mix until they are completely incorporated. Transfer to a clean bottle. Store in the refrigerator only in summer or during hot weather. Please note that this product will not keep for more than 15 days! Use: Apply the cream to the face and neck. You can vary the consistency of this cream by adding more or less olive oil.
Apple cider vinegar: 100 ml
Witch hazel hydrosol: 100 ml
Bergamot essential oil: 20 drops
Lavender essential oil: 20 drops
Patchouli essential oil: 10 drops
Rosewood essential oil: 10 drops
Benzoin absolute: 10 drops
Glycerin: 1/2 teaspoon
Method: Mix the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake vigorously. Leave to rest for 4 days so that the different substances amplify their effects through synergy. Stir occasionally and store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Use: Apply or spray the deodorant after showering, or at any time of day as needed.
Cider vinegar: 10 cl
Distilled witch hazel water: 10 cl
Bergamot essential oil: 20 drops
Benzoin absolute: 20 drops
Cypress essential oil: 20 drops
Rosewood essential oil: 5 drops
Eucalyptus radiata essential oil: 10 drops
Glycerin: 1/2 teaspoon
Method: Mix the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake vigorously. Leave to rest for 4 days so that the different substances amplify their effects through synergy. Stir occasionally and store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Use: Apply or spray the deodorant after showering, or at any time of day as needed.
1 ounce (≈ 30 ml) of sesame oil
4 drops of sandalwood essential oil
2 drops of German chamomile
1 drop of benzoin oleoresin or absolute
1 drop of jasmine absolute
1 drop of St. John's Wort essential oil
1 drop of ylang-ylang essential oil
Method: Mix the essential oils with the vegetable oil in a clean bottle.
Use: Massage the body daily with this oil as needed.
Sweet almond oil: 2 tablespoons
Jojoba oil: 1 tablespoon
Garden marjoram essential oil (with shells): 20 drops
Lemon essential oil: 20 drops
Roman chamomile essential oil: 5 drops
Benzoin absolute: 5 drops
Method: Pour all the ingredients into a dropper bottle and shake vigorously. Leave to rest for 4 days before use, so that the different substances can amplify their effects through synergy. Aroma-Zone note: Lemon essential oil is photosensitizing. Do not expose yourself to sunlight after applying this preparation. We recommend replacing it with furocoumarin-free Lemon essential oil, which is non-phototoxic. Use: Pour 1 teaspoon of the product into a small bowl filled with warm water. Massage the paralyzed limbs using broad strokes, always working towards the heart. If possible, massage 1 to 2 times a day.
Benzoin Absolute: 1 teaspoon
Juniper essential oil: 1 teaspoon
Black Pepper essential oil: 1/2 teaspoon
Ginger essential oil: 1/4 teaspoon
Rosemary essential oil (with camphor): 1/4 teaspoon
Method: Pour all the ingredients into a dropper bottle and shake vigorously. Leave to rest for 4 days before use, so that the different substances can amplify their effects through synergy.
Use: Pour 10 drops of the product into 10 drops of vegetable oil. Add the mixture to a glass filled with magnesium salt, then sprinkle it into the bath water. Stir to mix well, then soak for 15 to 30 minutes, gently massaging any painful areas. For a body massage, mix 14 drops of the product with a tablespoon of grapeseed oil or sweet almond oil. Massage gently into the skin.
Vitamin E capsules: 5 (1,250 units in total)
Sweet almond oil: 1 tablespoon
Avocado oil: 2 teaspoons
Olive oil: 2 teaspoons
Jojoba oil: 1 teaspoon
Evening primrose oil: 20 drops
Benzoin absolute: 5 drops
Sandalwood essential oil: 10 drops
Lemon essential oil: 10 drops
Method: Open the vitamin E capsules and pour their contents into a 60 ml bottle. Add the oils and shake vigorously. If possible, leave to stand for 4 days so that the different substances amplify their effects through synergy. Use: Pour 4 to 6 drops into the palm of your hands. Massage in. Use this oil after washing your hands before going to bed.
1 ounce (≈ 30 ml) of hemp oil
½ ounce (≈15 ml) of flaxseed oil
2 drops of geranium essential oil
1 drop of benzoin oleoresin or absolute
1 drop of elemi essential oil
1 drop of ylang-ylang essential oil
Method: Mix the two vegetable oils in a clean bottle, then add the essential oils and mix again.
Use: Apply to affected areas as needed.
1 ounce (≈ 30 ml) of jojoba oil
3 drops of benzoin oleoresin or absolute
2 drops of frankincense essential oil
2 drops of myrrh essential oil
1 drop of vetiver essential oil
Method: Mix the essential oils into the vegetable oil.
Use: Apply to chapped areas.
3 drops of benzoin oleoresin or absolute
2 drops of geranium essential oil
2 drops of rosewood essential oil
2 drops of ylang-ylang essential oil
1 drop of frankincense essential oil
1 drop of vetiver essential oil
Method: Mix all the ingredients in a small airtight bottle Use: Breathe directly over the bottle to calm or prevent an anxiety attack. Repeat as often as necessary
Lavender essential oil (true): 3 drops
Benzoin Absolute: 2 drops
Thyme essential oil (common): 1 drop
Method: Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl.
Use: Use for inhalation.
100 ml of alcohol
1.5 ml juniper essential oil
9 ml broom absolute
4.5 ml rose absolute
1.5 ml myrrh essential oil
1.5 ml cinnamon essential oil
1.5 ml cardamom essential oil
1.5 ml benzoin resinoid or absolute
3 ml cedar essential oil
Method: Combine the essential oils in the alcohol. Mix and leave to rest for one month. Glaze by leaving your bottle in the freezer overnight, then filter through a fine paper filter. Your perfume is ready, but it is best to leave it to mature for a few days before using it.
5 g beeswax
15 g sweet almond oil
15 drops of sandalwood essential oil
15 drops of vetiver essential oil
7 drops of benzoin essential oil
7 drops of lavender essential oil
3 drops of neroli or petitgrain essential oil
2 drops of rose or geranium essential oil
1 drop of patchouli essential oil
Method: Heat the wax and sweet almond oil in a double boiler. When the mixture is smooth, remove from the heat and allow to cool before adding the essential oil blend. Pour immediately into a small jar before it hardens.
Use: This solid perfume can be used by massaging it into strategic areas to envelop yourself in mystery and sensuality.
For 150 ml of lotion:
Witch hazel hydrosol: 145 ml
Jojoba oil: 2 ml
Lavender essential oil: 10 drops
Rosemary essential oil: 10 drops
Sage essential oil: 5 drops
Benzoin essential oil: 5 drops
Method: Mix all ingredients in a sterilized spray bottle and shake vigorously. Leave to rest for a few days.
Use: Enhances the action of alum stone. Before use, shake the bottle vigorously, spray underarms, and then apply your alum stone. Wait a few seconds before getting dressed.
1/8 ounce (≈ 3.5 g) of jojoba oil
3 drops of neroli essential oil
3 drops of sandalwood essential oil
2 drops of benzoin oleoresin or absolute
2 drops of jasmine absolute
1 drop of rose essential oil
1 drop of vetiver essential oil
Method: Mix the essential oils into the vegetable oil.
Use: Wear as a fragrance or inhale directly from the bottle when needed.
1/8 ounce (≈ 3.5 g) of jojoba oil
4 drops clary sage essential oil
3 drops of black spruce essential oil
2 drops of laurel essential oil
1 drop of benzoin oleoresin or absolute
Method: Mix the essential oils into the vegetable oil. Use: Wear as a fragrance or inhale directly from the bottle when needed.
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I imagined it would be more fragrant (at least compared to how it was described in the product description)
Great. Thank you, everything is as expected.
beautiful quality
Pleasant product and meets expectations
Really excellent. I love benzoin and its many uses and at this price it's a real bargain.
