Amyris balsamifera bark oil

AKA: Amyris oil, West Indian sandalwood, Torchwood
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Not Clean
OriginNative to Caribbean, West Indies. Derived from the bark of Amyris balsamifera, a tree in the Rutaceae family native to the Caribbean and West Indies. Obtained through steam distillation or solvent extraction of the dried bark material.
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the bark of the tree, Amyris balsamifera, Rutaceae
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Bark
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8015-65-4, 90320-49-3
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Provides scent
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EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR