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Botanical Name: Amyris balsamifera
Plant Part: Wood chips
Country of Origin: Haiti
Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation
This steam distilled essential oil is commonly referred to as West Indian Sandalwood oil; however, it is not a true replacement for Sandalwood essential oil. The oil is extracted from wood chips of the tree. Its aroma is sweet and smoky and is used as a scent fixative in perfumes and in soaps.
You will find among its properties when used in aromatherapy: Antiseptic, balsamic, sedative, calming and an aid to stress relief. Many believe that it has sedative properties and assists during meditation. Flashpoint >200 deg. F.
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(HICKSVILLE, OH, US) | May 25th, 2017
I purchased this oil as a substitute and I have found that it surprisingly packs a punch! It has been very effective! I wasn't sure what to expect from Amyris - it was my 1st bottle ever & I'm extremely satisfied- I do wish it smelled a bit better- but effectiveness is my #1 concern...so it gets 5 stars
Anonymous
(Inwood, WV, US) | February 13th, 2017
Absolutely love this essential oil. Has woodsy and citrus undertones. Both male and female customers seem to enjoy this. Blends well with citrus and florals.
Anonymous
(Spokane, WA, US) | January 8th, 2017
I often use this Amyris essential oil. It smells earthy and clay like to me. It has a thicker texture then most essential oils. Scent has good staying power.
Anonymous
(Dallas, TX, US) | January 12th, 2015
I use this essential oil as a substitute for the other more pricey sandalwood oil. It smells great and blends with so many different other oils. Great for CP soap making.
Anonymous
(davison, MI, US) | December 16th, 2013
As the description says, this oil is not a substitute for true Sandalwood oil but its woody notes are similar to Sandalwood even if the warm and soft notes of true Sandalwood are absent. I'm going to try this oil blended with a small amount of Sandalwood oil plus Sandalwood powder in a cp soap and see how it turns out.
Anonymous
(Eau Claire, WI, US) | May 31st, 2013
We use essentials for several things, but primarily the amyris is a hit with my boys as a choice for scent in their homemade lotion.
Anonymous
(Vancouver, WA, US) | August 1st, 2012
I've used this amyris essential oil to add it's own scent and properties, as well as a fixative in 2 batches of soap. It has worked out beautifully. It's sweet, and woody, quite a lovely addition, especially in my cedarwood,rosewood,patchouli,and cypress "deodorant" soap. I just love it! It smells so good, and it works well with everything! Thanks Camden Grey!
Anonymous
(Bedford, MA, US) | March 18th, 2012
It has quite nice scent. a little similar to sandalwood, but still different. I can only find this EO here. Thanks!!
Anonymous
(NJ, US) | February 17th, 2012
Yeah it might not replace Sandalwood. BUT it most definitely can stand on it's own. And I'm in love with this oil! Love the smell. And definitely great benefits. Price is great as well. Look forward to using this in a lot more things! Thank you Camden Grey!
Anonymous
(Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, UA) | May 15th, 2011
I bought this essence in the winter. I liked it very much. Now I want to buy again and I think that it is purchase there will be no last. Aroma very beautiful, calming, proof.
Thank you for possibility to get Amyris essential oil at such attractive price.
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TERMINOLOGY:
EO = essential oil
FO = fragrance oil
HOW PRODUCTS ARE DISPENSED...
BOTTLING/PACKAGING:
Essential oils: in 1/32 oz. to 1/4 oz...amber glass vials with orifice reducers. ½ oz. to 2 oz...in amber glass bottles with white caps and Eurodroppers...3 to 4 oz. in amber glass bottles with black caps and without orifice reducers...7 oz. in aluminum bottles...15 oz. in amber glass bottles with black caps...10 & 25 lbs. in HDPE plastic containers with wide mouths although, occasionally, 25 lbs. may be dispensed in factory-issued metal containers with pouring spouts.
28 lbs. of carrier oils and other liquids are dispensed in individual HDPE plastic gallon containers with handles, each holds the purchased net weight of liquid.
30+ lbs. of carrier oils, other liquids, soft butters, Castile gel and other products are dispensed in plastic HDPE pails w/metal handles & pouring spouts in the lid; those products may remain inside the pails indefinitely when properly stored. After Covid, we reserve the right to use any packaging/dispensing container available to us and not mentioned above because it continues to be difficult many times to restock the same packaging container or material used in the past.
NOTE: An EO may safely remain inside an aluminum container for up to 3 months, but if storing longer than 3 months the oil should be transferred to amber glass. Fragrances and carrier oils up to 8 lbs. may remain inside HDPE plastic bottles indefinitely. If the customer at any time feels more comfortable transferring a product to glass this should be done. ALL PRODUCTS ARE DISPENSED BY WEIGHT, THUS, SOME CONTAINERS MAY BE FILLED HIGHER THAN OTHERS DEPENDING ON THE WEIGHT AND VISCOSITY OF EACH PRODUCT.
Raw materials/ingredients are dispensed by weight. Many customers ask how many ounces in a pound, there are 16 ounces in one pound. These are not fluid ounces, they are ounces by weight.
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