Aroma - Sweet, vanilla-like
Part of Plant - Coconut oil/tree resin
Extraction Method - Infusion of the resin in deodorised organic coconut oil.
Country of Origin - Laos, Philippines/Sri Lanka
Chemical Constituents - Coniferyl benzoate, benzoic acid, benzyl benzoate
Uses - Soothing and warming. Benzoin helps soften and moisturise dry, chapped and hard skin. It can help to form a protective layer on the skin's surface and blends well with many other skin oils, including lavender and rose. Also supportive to the respiratory and urinary systems. Comforting, strengthening and stabilising.
Organic Certificate - This essential oil is certified organic by the Soil Association which means you can be sure that it has been produced to the highest ethical and environmental standards. The Soil Association's standards exceed the UK government's minimum requirements for organic products in many areas, but particularly in animal welfare, GM and the use of pesticides. Standards are constantly reviewed to ensure they deal with current issues.