Benzoin Essential Oil
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Benzoin Essential Oil
£4.35 GBP
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About this product
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
HOW TO USE IT
Use in foot creams for rough skin and cracked heels. Ideal to use in creams, balms and lotions for dry skin as it improves the elasticity of the skin.
It is so relaxing that it would be great to use in a night cream or serum for dry skin.
CAUTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS
Some assessors restrict this to 0.6% in a leave on product.
TRADITIONAL USE
One of the ingredients for the original Friars Balsam as it helps a lot with respiratory complaints like asthma, bronchitis and minor complaints like coughs, colds and laryngitis.
Historical Information
Records show that this was a trading item in the Middle East in the pre Christian era.
Used in Ayurvedic medicine and in Japan as incense as well as medicine.
China imported it from the Red Sea area as did the Egyptians.
Has been used for centuries as a fixative in perfumes and soaps.
Elizabeth I was very fond of a perfume made from the dried, powdered resin.