Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood) Essential Oil

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Amyris essential oil can be used as a cheaper alternative to Sandalwood. It is highly recommended in aromatherapy for its uplifting and relaxation qualities.

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Amyris essential oil is steam distilled from the bark of the Amyris balsamifera tree that is native to the West Indies. It has a warm, soft, woody/musty, balsamic aroma and is thought to be one of the oldest materials used for aromatic and perfumery uses; it has been used for at least 4,000 years. It is believed that God instructed King Solomon to make his temple furniture from Amyris, such was its strength and spirituality. Amyris essential oil is more commonly known as West Indian Sandalwood, as it can be used as a cheaper alternative to genuine Sandalwood.

Amyris essential oil is primarily used for uplifting the mood and reducing stress. It is also beneficial for the skin and an excellent meditation aid.

Species: Amyris balsamifera

Plant family: Rutaceae

Origin: West Indies

Note: Base

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Safety Note:	No toxicity reported but if using for the first time or if you have sensitive skin spot test first
Skin:	Amyris essential oil can be helpful for hydrating and rejuvenating dry and mature skin
Mind:	Amyris lifts the mood and can help to clear and calm the mind and induce a meditative state. It can also help stimulate creativity, strengthen resolve and impart courage
Body:	Amyris oil is soothing and calming whilst enhancing general feelings of wellbeing
Blends well with:	Bergamot, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Sweet Orange, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Tangerine, Vetivert, Ylang Ylang.

To soothe & calm the mind

Diffuse 2 drops Amyris, 2 drops Rose and 2 drops Bergamot in an aromatherapy diffuser or candle burner to lift your mood during the day!

To aid meditation

Meditation is a great way to reduce stress and create a safe space for fresh new thinking to emerge. Amyris’s euphoric properties make it a great oil for using with meditation to enhance creativity. As part of your meditative practice, you could add this oil to the mix by creating a Meditation Mist to clear the space around you and to spritz over yourself before you start!

Mix 10 drops Amyris, 10 drops Cedarwood and 10 drops Neroli with 100ml water or Orange Flower Hydrolat in a spray bottle and use before and during meditation as required

Dry & mature skincare

Add 1 drop of Amyris to 5ml of cleanser, toner and moisturiser to help rehydrate and renew your skin! Alternatively, check out our cosmetic skincare bases and pop a drop into 5ml of those!

To aid detoxification

Amyris is quite a stimulating oil for the body and can therefore help with cleansing. It is also good for the digestive system, stimulating things to move through faster! If you’re needing to detoxify and speed things up try this cleansing massage blend.

Firstly, take a body brush and use it in little strokes up your body, moving in the direction towards the heart. Then, add 2 drops Amyris, 2 drops Lemon and 2 drops Grapefruit to 15ml Grapeseed oil, mix well and massage into your body, in the same upwards direction!