Amber is a warm, powdery, sweet scent that is used to create oriental fragrances that convey a rich, spicy, and powdery feel. It is a blend of ingredients that describes a musky fragrance when burned and has the ability to attract other substances. Amber is a very imprecise generalization that refers to any fragrance that is centered on ambergris, labdanum resin, or a synthetic version thereof. The quantity of the supplementary materials makes a difference to the style and profile of the “amber” that is presented. Amber is a versatile ingredient in cosmetic and skincare formulations, known for its soothing, anti-stress, and anti-anxiety properties. It is suitable for use in the bath, diffusers, massage and meditation blends, and outdoor sprays. Amber oil has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and is used in natural perfumes.
Ingredients or materials used in amber:
- Vanilla
- Patchouli
- Labdanum
- Styrax
- Benzoin
- Ambergris (no longer used in perfumery)
- Ambroxan (synthetic amber)
- Labdanum absolute (plant-based resin)
- Baltic amber (resin of the conifer Pinus succinifera)
- Terpenes and similar hydrocarbons (characteristic of Pinus Succinifera)
Positive aspects of amber:
- Warm, powdery, sweet scent
- Soothing, anti-stress, and anti-anxiety properties
- Used to create oriental fragrances that convey a rich, spicy, and powdery feel
- Unique and interesting nuances in natural perfumes
Negative aspects of amber:
- None found in the search results
Product details:
- Amber oil has a high percentage of resinous materials that can make the mixture cloudy and affect its ability to be used in candles.
- Amber essential oil is highly versatile and is used in cosmetic and skincare formulations.
- Synthetic ingredients are a must in the perfumer’s organ to give variety to what can be a one-dimensional scent and inspire greater creativity within perfumery.
- Amber oil is not ready to wear as fragrances – they MUST be diluted before applying directly to skin.
- Amber essential oil does not contain chemicals that are listed on Californias Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, also commonly known as Proposition 65 (Prop 65) .