West Indian Sandalwood (Amyris) ethereal oil 

10ml 27.90 sgd / 30ml 63 sgd

Botanical name: Amyris Balsamifera 

Origin:  India

Extraction: Steam distilled 

Plant part : Wood

Scent:  Musty, faintly woody, slightly sweet. Grounding and calming. It is reminiscent of benzoin and possesses a vanilla note with a woody, cedar-like character.

Aromatherapy:  Calming, reduces stress and tension, releases anxiety, promotes a peaceful state. Helps to deepen breathing. Improves mental clarity.

Skin/bodycare:   Loosens tight muscles. Natural perfume and also a good fixative base.

Blends well with:  Lavandin, citronella, oakmoss, cedar wood and other woody oils.

Sustainability awareness:  The uncontrolled harvesting of Indian Sandalwood has caused its tree populations to dwindle in recent years, which led India to impose an export ban on it. The trade has become so corrupt that it has turned to smuggling, adulteration, unorthodox trading, and synthetic substitutes. VIZU has introduced West Indian Sandalwood, also known as Amyris, which ironically is the original adulterator of the true Indian Sandalwood.

It is unfortunate that many oils commonly sold to the public are adulterated. This is done to increase profits without much concern for the consequences to the consumer. Some of the adulteration consists of adding cheaper oil to a more expensive oil to “stretch” it. In this case, it is Amyris into Sandalwood. Many other more serious adulterations take place by adding synthetics as well as fractionalized components, which contaminate the oils.

But now we can appreciate true Amyris as itself as a beautiful wood oil! A great sustainable substitute to the highly endangered Indian sandalwood.

Best before  Jan 2024 (BN0421)