Sandalwood Amyris Essential Oil
Sandalwood Amyris Essential Oil
Known locally as candle wood for its high oil content, Sandalwood Amyris is a cost-effective and ethically sound substitute for East Indian Sandalwood. Steam-distilled from the wood and branches, this essential oil carries a musty, woody base note that is comforting, soothing, and rejuvenating for the skin.
• Antiseptic & soothing – supports skin health.
• Comforting woody aroma – relaxing & grounding.
• Versatile use – bath, massage, vaporisation, or added to emollients.
• Popular in perfumes, cosmetics & soap-making.
• Blends beautifully with Benzoin, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Lavender & Ylang Ylang.
A sustainable alternative to traditional sandalwood oils, perfect for aromatherapy, natural skincare, and eco-conscious fragrance blends.
Caution: Always dilute to 5% or less in a carrier oil before applying to skin.
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Sandalwood Amyris Essential Oil
Amyris balsamifera
A cheap substitute for East Indian Sandalwood in perfumes and cosmetics. Originally cultivated primarily in Haiti where it was known as 'candle wood' and used as a torch by locals due to the tree's high oil content. A less costly and more ethically sound substitute for Sandalwood Vanuatu or Sandalwood Mysore, Sandalwood Amyris is good to use with a vaporiser or burner, either on its own or blended with cedarwood or other woody oils.
Source: Amyris balsamifera is produced in Haiti.
Extraction: Sandalwood Amyris essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the broken up wood and branches.
Aroma: Sandalwood Amyris essential oil has a musty woody scent.
Fragrance note: Base.
Properties: It is antiseptic and soothing. The aroma is comforting and relaxing and it is rejuvenating for the skin.
Uses: Bath, massage, vaporisation and may be added to base emollients. Used as a fragrance, fixative or a component of soap fragrance.
Blends well with: Benzoin, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Lavender, Melissa and Ylang Ylang.
Caution: Always dilute Sandalwood Amyris essential oil to 5% or less in carrier oil before application to the skin.
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