Benzoin Resinoid 50/50
Botanical binomial: Styrax benzoin
Family: Styracaceae
Other names: Sumatra benzoin, Benzoin, gum benzoin
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Part of plant used in production: Resin
Methods of production: Solvent extraction- ethyl alcohol
| Description: | Benzoin resin comes from the Styrax benzoin tree, as a thick sap. The resinoid is then produced by solvent extraction. 50% benzoin resinoid 50% ethyl alcohol |
| Characteristics: | It is dark amber-coloured, with sweet balsamic vanilla-like odour. It's used as a fixative in fine perfumery, colognes, etc. |
| Properties: | It has calming effects on the nervous system and warming effect on circulation problems. |
| Constituents: | Benzyl benzoate, Benzoic acid, cinnamic acid |
| Uses: | A sedative for anxiety, depression, and nervous tension. Primarily used in incense making and as a fixative in perfumery. |
| Blends well with: | Neroli, vanilla, lavender, cedarwood atlas, peru balsam, ylang ylang, orange, sandalwood. |
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| Safety: | Benzoin can cause skin sensitisation in some people. Do not apply directly to skin by itself. |
