A resinous substance, dry and brittle, obtained from the Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, etc., having a fragrant odor, and slightly aromatic taste. It is used in the preparation of benzoic acid, in medicine, and as a perfume.
Is extracted from the resin from the Styrax Bensoin tree, Benzoin oil has a sweet, warm vanilla-like aroma used as a natural preservative and has a benefical effect on the skin.
Latin name: Styrax benzoin. Resin recognized as a purifier by ancient cultures and burned as an offering to gods. Benzoin has a warm, vanilla-like scent. Some traditional uses: incense, preservative in cosmetics, fixative in scents, skin care. Benzoin is believed to be antidepressant, anti-inlammatory, antiseptic, and sedative. Used as a fixative in some Nebula products
Benzoin is a natural preservative and used in many skin creams and lotions. It is mainly used to treat skin irritation and is an effective treatment for chapped skin.
Balsamic resin from the tropical styrax tree, used as a fixative, imparting a sweet, cocoa-like quality. Benzoin is found in Thailand, Vietnam and Laos.