Sumatran Benzoin, Hydrosol (Styrax benzoin) - OFLORALE

Sumatran Benzoin: A resin with protective virtues

Benzoin is a resin that has been used for centuries in purification and protection rituals. Thanks to its antiseptic and healing properties, it is an ingredient of choice for treating damaged skin and protecting the respiratory tract in case of irritation.

Benzoin: A restorative balm for the skin and the mind
Originally from Southeast Asia, Benzoin is used in cosmetics for its regenerative properties on the skin, particularly in the case of scars or cracks. In aromatherapy, its balsamic scent soothes the nervous system and promotes relaxation.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Styrax benzoin
• Part used: Resin
• Other names: Sumatran benzoin, benzoin incense
• Names in other languages: Benzoin (English), Benzoe (German)
• Type of culture: Conventional
• Place of production: Sumatra
• INCI designation: Styrax Benzoin Water

Benefits of Sumatran Benzoin Hydrosol

• In cosmetics: This hydrosol is perfect for dry, irritated or damaged skin. It promotes healing, protects the skin and helps with cell regeneration.
• For health: When diffused, Benzoin hydrosol helps to calm respiratory irritations and soothe nervous tension. It is also used to promote meditation.
• Emotional well-being and chakra: Benzoin is associated with the throat and heart chakra. It soothes emotions and promotes self-expression in complete serenity.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Restorative care: Apply Benzoin hydrosol to irritated or damaged skin to promote healing.
• Soothing Lotion: Spray hydrosol on face to soothe sensitive skin and gently hydrate.

For health:

• Respiratory calming: Use the hydrosol in diffusion to soothe respiratory tract irritations and promote smoother breathing.
• Nervous relaxation: When diffused or vaporized in the air, the hydrosol helps to calm tensions and promote restful sleep.

Emotional well-being

• Diffusion for meditation: Use the hydrosol in diffusion during meditation sessions to promote concentration and calm emotions.
• Relaxing bath: Add a few tablespoons of hydrosol to bath water for a calming effect on the body and mind.

Conservation :
Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy:

• The Power of Resins and Balms by Lydia Bosson: This book deals in depth with the benefits of resins, including Benzoin, on a therapeutic and emotional level.
• Sacred Plants and Resins by Michel Viard: A detailed guide to the ancestral uses of sacred resins, such as Benzoin, in rituals and treatments.
• Essential oils and hydrosols for well-being by Philippe Mailhebiau: An essential reference for discovering the therapeutic and emotional uses of hydrosols and essential oils.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this sheet is provided for information purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. OFLORALE, aromacentre.fr and SAS LPBE decline all responsibility for the use that could be made of this information.

Production method:

Our distillation method complies with the rules of distillation to obtain hydrolates and not essential oils, the aim being to obtain superior quality hydrolates in no way equivalent to the residues of distillation of plants to obtain essential oil.
Please note that we work with fresh, dried plants or extracts with an equivalence ratio of 1:1 (1 liter of water for an equivalent of 1 kg of fresh plants)

Note that most of the hydrosols and/or floral water available commercially are the result of the distillation residues of essential oils, therefore much poorer in active ingredients than our hydrosols, because our goal is not to impoverish the plant in order to extract a maximum of oil from it by using ratios much higher than 1:1.

Availability and deadlines
As our range is wide, we manage some of the products in stock and others on order.
- Product in stock: Fast delivery time of 3 to 4 days on average
- Made to order: Average lead time 7 to 15 days
We remind you that we are the producers of our hydrosols.

Quality and origin
We raise awareness among our producers about the importance of ECONOMICAL organic agriculture in accordance with the laws of Nature for the respect of the plant world. We primarily promote the development of products from organic agriculture.

Organic* agriculture
Origin of controlled organic farming:
- Certified AB, ECOCERT or BIO Europe, for food products.
- Certified BIO Cosmetic or CosmeBio, for cosmetic products or for room fragrance diffusion.
No use of herbicides, fungicides, pesticides and synthetic chemical fertilizers. For essential oils and hydrosols: hydrodistillation or slow steam distillation for optimal preservation of active ingredients and olfactory components. Some plant origins are wild and not cultivated, so in principle they are organic and certified as such.

Conventional Agriculture
Formerly called: Traditional Agriculture. These are often producers who respect nature and have a traditional knowledge of the art of traditional cultivation. These professionals often work "the old way" and are sometimes located in countries where organic certification does not exist. We can only refer to a general term "Conventional Agriculture" because we are not allowed to refer to plants as being grown without synthetic chemistry if the cultivation is not controlled.

From wild plants
Products subject to this designation come from plants that often exist only in the wild.

Origine BiO is our internal label, guaranteeing that all certified products have already obtained a recognized organic certification. However, we have chosen not to depend on national labels, because we believe that they exercise a monopoly that is often unfair. For us, these certifications do not faithfully reflect the reality of the markets that frame these products. In addition, the labeling criteria vary from one country to another, creating imbalances between producers and distorting the notion of equality. With Origine BiO , we aim to offer a fairer and more consistent alternative.