Sandalwood Amyris Essential Oil 50ml – Amyris Balsamifera | Steam Distilled Jamaica

Discover the warm, creamy softness of pure Amyris Essential Oil, steam distilled from the wood and branches of Amyris Balsamifera sourced from Jamaica. Soft, warm and gently balsamic — with a smooth, woody creaminess, a subtle, slightly sweet resinousness and a clean, quietly grounding depth — Amyris is one of the most accessible, versatile and aromatically pleasing essential oils in aromatherapy and natural perfumery.

Amyris Essential Oil is also known as West Indian Sandalwood — a name that reflects its warm, woody and gently creamy aromatic character, which is pleasingly reminiscent of true Sandalwood, though botanically quite distinct. Amyris Balsamifera is a small, flowering tree native to Haiti and the wider Caribbean, where it grows wild in the dry, coastal scrublands. Its wood is extraordinarily rich in essential oil — so rich, in fact, that it burns by itself like a candle, earning it the local name ‘Candle Wood’ among the Jamaican and Haitian populations who have used it for centuries as a natural torch and source of light.

The botanical identity of Amyris Balsamifera remained a subject of considerable scientific uncertainty until 1886, when microscopic examination of its leaves finally established the clear differences between this plant and true Sandalwood — a fascinating chapter in the history of botanical science. Amyris offers a beautifully warm, woody and gently grounding aromatic character at a more accessible price point than true Sandalwood, making it a popular and valued ingredient in natural perfumery, aromatherapy blending and premium home fragrance formulations. Its calming, grounding aromatic character makes it a particularly popular choice for meditation and mindfulness practices.

This 50ml size is ideal for professional formulators, therapists and those who incorporate Amyris regularly into their practice or product making.

Product Details:

• Latin Name: Amyris Balsamifera
• Part of Plant: Wood & Branches
• Origin: Jamaica
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
• Size: 50ml

How to Use:

• Diffusion/Oil Burner: Add 3–5 drops to your diffuser or oil burner for a warm, softly woody and gently grounding aromatic atmosphere — particularly beautiful for meditation and mindfulness practices
• Massage: Blend with a carrier oil such as Sweet Almond or Jojoba for a warm, softly balsamic and grounding massage experience
• Natural Perfumery: An excellent and accessible woody base note — blends beautifully with Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Rose, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang and other resinous, floral or citrus essential oils
• Skincare: A popular emollient addition to natural skincare formulations — always dilute well in a carrier oil before topical use
• Topical: Always dilute thoroughly with a carrier oil before any topical application

Cautions:

Possible skin sensitivity. Always dilute with a carrier oil before topical use. Keep out of reach of children. Not suitable for use during pregnancy. If you are nursing or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. For external use only. Do not use internally.