Benzoin Resinoid - Styrax benzoin

Benzoin is a naturally aromatic resin with a warm, sweet, balsamic fragrance. Its rich and comforting aroma makes it a popular ingredient in perfumery, aromatherapy, and personal care formulations. The resulting brown, viscous resinoid is valued for its fragrance profile, fixative properties, and traditional botanical applications.

Botanical Name: Styrax benzoin

Product form : Viscous Liquid

Blends With: Cinnamon, Cypress, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Frankincense, Ginger, Lemon, Myrrh, Petitgrain, Rose, Sweet Marjoram, Rosemary, and other essential oils.

Extraction Method: Solvent extraction using benzyl benzoate

Key Constituents: Cinnamic Acid, Benzyl Cinnamate, Benzoic Acid, Methyl Cinnamate, and other naturally occurring aromatic compounds.

Uses of Benzoin Resinoid

• Widely used in fine fragrance and perfumery formulations
• Used in aromatherapy and natural fragrance blends
• Used in skincare creams, lotions, and other personal care formulations
• Valued for its natural fixative properties in fragrance compositions
• Traditionally appreciated for its astringent and soothing properties
• Used in formulations where antimicrobial and skin-conditioning properties are desired

Traditional uses do not necessarily indicate clinically proven therapeutic effects