Tolu Balsam Absolute Oil / Origin France

Description

The Iml sample is supplied in a clear Flint Glass bottle with metal screw cap and is ideal for testing the contents prior to buying the larger sizes.
The 5ml and 10ml bottle sizes are in Amber or clear Flint Glass bottles with tamper evident cap. Please note if buying large quantities of this item we advise purchasing a 1ml sample first to ensure that you are happy with the product as we do not refund opened items

Tolu Balsam Absolute Oil

Botanical Name – Myroxylon balsamum
Origin – France
Part Used – The resin
Extraction Method – Solvent Extraction
Appearance – Pale brown colour. thick but pourable
Aroma- Ambery, vanilla type of aroma similar to peru balsam or benzoin but more subtle
Main Uses – An excellent fixative in perfumes and for blending with other oils.
Note – Base Note

Growing Conditions – Grown on unpolluted sustainable land.

Balsam Tolu absolute is mainly used as a fixative for perfumers but is also good for blending with other oils. The aroma is similar to benzoin or peru balsam. It can be blended with gardenia, tuberose, hyacinth, honeysuckle and other sweet floral fragrances to produce interesting perfumes.

Absolutes should always be diluted with a carrier oil such as grapeseed oil or sweet almond oil before using on the skin. A patch test is recommended to see if your skin is sensitive to the product.

For External Cosmetic Use Only

Certificate of Analysis is available on request.

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