What is Amyris Essential Oil?

The warm, woody scent of Amyris is reminiscent of cedarwood with an undertone of vanilla. The scent calms and brings you to rest in turbulent times or when you've had a long day.

Amyris Essential Oil is steam distilled from the bark of the Amyris plant. The plant belongs to the citrus family, however the scent of Amyris is not reminiscent of citrus.

Benefits

Calms during stress and restlessness

The aroma of Amyris makes stress disappear like snow in the sun. The scent calms nervousness and anxiety and has a grounding and reassuring effect. Diffuse the oil to create a feeling of harmony and balance and find calm in restless times.

Substitute for Vetiver or Sandalwood

In the perfume industry and aromatherapy, Amyris is often used as a substitute for Vetiver or Sandalwood. Sometimes Amyris is even called West Indian Sandalwood. Despite the fact that Amyris Essential Oil clearly smells different from Sandalwood, it is an ideal substitute in recipes that call for Vetiver or Sandalwood Essential Oil.

Extends the duration of scents

Amyris essential oil is also often used to make the scent of perfume last longer. So do you want your DIY care products to smell nice longer? Then add a small percentage of Amyris Essential Oil.

How do you use it?

Note: Amyris essential oil can be somewhat syrupy at cold temperatures. Warm the bottle briefly in hot water before dropping or use a pipette.

Mix 100 ml Fractionated Coconut Oil with 1 milliliter (1%) Amyris Essential Oil and apply to the back of your neck and under your feet after a long day. Take a deep breath in and out and feel how your emotions become calmer and you regain balance.

For diffusing

Combine 3 drops of Amyris Essential Oil with 3 drops of Sweet Orange Essential Oil in your diffuser for a calm atmosphere at home.

Before bedtime you can diffuse 4 drops of Amyris Essential Oil with 1 drop of Vetiver Essential Oil and 2 drops of Cedarwood Essential Oil. This way you create a soft scent in the bedroom that prepares you for a wonderful night's rest.

What is so special about it?

Amyris Essential oil is steam distilled from the bark of the Amyris tree. The tree can grow up to eighteen meters tall and has white flowers that grow into beautiful blue-black berries. Amyris originally grew in the Caribbean, where the plant was used by indigenous peoples for its calming effect.

Note: keep out of reach of children. Pregnant, breastfeeding or using medication? Always consult your doctor before use. Avoid eyes and other sensitive areas. Not intended for ingestion. Use only diluted on the skin.