Sandalwood Amyris Essential Oil
Sandalwood Amyris essential oil is also called West Indian Sandalwood oil because its odour is reminiscent of sandalwood. Sandalwood Amyris Essential Oil is one of the most highly prized oils, and is often used as the base for perfumes and other cosmetics.
It offers great skin benefits, along with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is thought to encourage a clear complexion, aiding skin in retaining moisture. At the same time, it can help to balance oily skin.
Some benefits of Sandalwood Amyris essential oil:
- Helps ease anxiety and tension, and is thought to act as an aphrodisiac
- Aids restful sleep
- Use to treat coughs and colds, and bronchitis
- A muscle relaxant
- Soothes aches and pains
Suggested Uses:
- Candles and wax melts
- Soap making, bath bombs and other bath products
- Hand wash
- Use in a vaporiser or diffuser for anti-anxiety and restful sleep
- As a steam inhalation to ease coughs and bronchitis
- Massage oil and balms as eases aches and pains and helps relax muscles
Inci: Amyris Balsmifera
Extraction: Steam Distilled
Part of Plant: Wood
Scent: Sweet, rich, woody, exotic, with smoky notes
Colour: Pale Yellow
Blends Camphoraceous, citrus, earthy, herby, floral, minty, spicy and woodsy oils