Description

Mystic Amber Aroma Oil

Mystic Musk Amber fragrance Oil

Contains:

•10ml of Fragrance Oil in a Bottle

A gold, sun-kissed color. An earthy, woodsy aroma. An origin
that involves fossilized trees and a centuries-long process. Amber is a
fascinating compound that is prevalent in jewelry, fragrances, and
decorations across the world. It’s beloved for its light-reflecting
properties and gem-like appearance. The essential oil, however, is less
well known. Extremely rare and expensive to extract, amber essential oil
is luxurious and boasts a range of uses

What Is Amber Essential Oil?

Amber essential oil is made using the fossilized resin of the amber
tree. Amber resin is popularly used in jewelry and decorative household
objects. The largest source of amber resin is located on the Baltic
peninsula in Kaliningrad. Close to 90 percent of the world’s amber is
sourced from this region. It can also be found in smaller deposits near
Sicily, Peru, and the Caribbean. Amber derives its name from ancient
Arabia where it was called “anbar.” It has been most commonly used as a
fragrance or incense.

Most amber resins come from the fossilized remains of trees known by the botanical name Pinus succinifera
.
These pine trees are now extinct, making this essential oil even harder
to come by as the years go by. Amber resin is produced through a
lengthy natural process of pressure and heat.

Extraction

The manufacturing process of Baltic amber and its essence oil is
complex. Divers and dredgers extract amber tree resin from the ocean
floor in the Baltic Sea. Caribbean amber resin is extracted using a
method called bell pitting. This mining method involves creating a shaft
through which the amber is removed in buckets. The amber is heated to
temperatures above 392 F in order to extract the amber oil.

As a result, pure amber essential oil is quite expensive. At current
market rates, pure amber oil can cost several hundred dollars for a
single ounce. Pure oils are extracted using a dry distillation method.
Only Baltic amber is used for pure amber essential oil. Due to high
costs, most amber oils on the market are essence oils or oil blends.
These blends range from around 10 to 20 percent essential oils in a
carrier base. Most often, amber oil is combined with rose oil or carrier
oils such as coconut oil and olive oil. Amber is also blended with
other woodsy scents such as sandalwood, frankincense, and myrrh
essential oil from India.

Aroma

The base note of amber essence oil is pine. Amber fragrance is most
often described as woodsy and warm. It can be used as a natural perfume
that is spicy and smoky. Amber oil effuses a warming scent, making it a
popular choice for cold evenings. The amber scent is what makes this
essential oil and blends so popular.

Uses of Amber Essence Oil

There are few health care studies purporting the health benefits of
amber essential oil. This may be due to the costly nature of the pure
essential oil. However, there are still many ways to use this smoky
scent at home. Amber fragrance oil is known to calm the mind and boost
libido. The oil can also be applied topically to improve the look of
skin and hair.

1. Induce Peace and Relaxation

Amber essential oil improves relaxation, just like other essential
oils used in aromatherapy. The scent is gentle and long lasting,
extending its use as a relaxant for several hours. The earthy undertones
help to ground your emotions and relieve stress and anxiety. Amber oil
can help further meditation and yoga practice by alleviating negative
feelings and increasing positivity.

How to Use: Bedtime Sleep Aid, Bath Oil, and Perfume

Add a few drops of amber oil to your diffuser just before bedtime.
Get comfortable and breathe in the woodsy scent as you fall asleep. The
fragrance will remain in the room all night, enabling a deep and restful
sleep. Combine with lavender or bergamot essential oils to increase
relaxation.

Alternatively, dab a few drops of amber perfume oil behind your ears
to stay calm during the workday. You can also unwind after a long day
with an essential oils bath.  Simply draw up a steam bath and add a few
drops of amber oil, lavender oil, and rock rose absolute oil — also
known as labdanum essential oil.

2. Reduce Inflammation and Pain

Amber oil has been used for centuries to treat pain and inflammation.
It can help to reduce spasms and localized pains when applied
topically. Blends containing  sandalwood essential oil
further these inflammation-fighting benefits. That’s because these oils
contain terpenes known as santalols. These terpenes work to increase
certain acids in the nervous system that induce relaxation and provide a
sedative effect. Amber oil also contains succinic acid, which has shown
promise when it comes to treating pain associated with arthritis.

How to Use: Massage Oil

To reap the anti-inflammatory effects of amber oil, add it to your
favorite massage oil. Heat the oil gently in the microwave for about 15
seconds before applying topically. Massage in gentle, round motions to
relieve tension in muscles. You can also use amber essence as a body oil
to reduce skin inflammation. Just apply directly to sensitive areas.

3. Improve Appearance of Skin and Hair

Amber oil helps to rejuvenate dry and dull looking skin by promoting
new cell growth. The oil boosts elasticity, helping to reduce the look
of fine lines and wrinkles. Amber oil can help clear up clogged pores
and reduce acne breakouts. Amber oil also has beneficial effects for
your hair. The oil contains compounds that help to strengthen hair
follicles. This leads to less hair loss and stronger, healthier locks.

How to Use: Facial Steaming and Hair Oil

Add 6 drops of amber oil to your hot facial steam bath. Start by
filling a large bowl with 4 cups of hot, steaming water. Add in the
amber oil, cover the bowl and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Lean over
the bowl and drape a towel around your head. Keep your face around 8
inches above the water and breathe deeply for 5 minutes. Follow with an
astringent like witch hazel and pat dry when finished.

To reap the healthy benefits of amber for your hair, use this oil
after a shower. Simply apply 4 to 5 drops of the oil to damp hair. Work
the oil from root to tip and massage into your scalp.

4. Aphrodisiac

Amber scent helps to increase cognition in the nervous system and
triggers feelings of happiness. The alluring scent has been used for
centuries as an aphrodisiac to increase libido. The sweet, sultry yet
silky scent helps to relax the senses and triggers neurotransmitters
that inspire romance.

How to Use: In a Diffuser

Add a few drops of amber oil to your diffuser in the bedroom to
induce feelings of love. Make sure to inhale the scent deeply for the
best results.

5. Aromatherapy for Respiratory and Immune Health

Amber oil can help to treat breathing disorders such as asthma and
bronchitis. The scent of amber helps to open up restricted airways and
can aid the immune system in tackling tough colds. The oil works to
induce relaxation in the esophagus and chest, eliminating congestion
that makes it hard to breathe. The soothing vapors of amber oil help to
relieve tension and induce relaxation when you have the common cold or
flu.

How to Use: Chest Rub and Aromatherapy

To relieve chest congestion, rub a few drops of amber oil directly
onto your chest. For tough congestion, use a steam bath or aromatherapy
to loosen mucus and reduce inflammation in your airways. Use just a few
drops each time and breathe as deeply as possible.6. Perfume

Amber oil is most commonly used as a perfume. Many of these health
benefits can be attributed directly to the amber base note in oil
blends. It’s a popular fragrance among celebrities including
Kristen Bell
.
Most amber perfumes contain a few key ingredients besides the amber
oil. Amber perfumes typically contain notes of vanilla, labdanum, and
benzoin.

Amber works well in perfume not only because of its earthy scent, but
also because it is a fixative fragrance. This means that it is a
long-lasting base note. Its scent lingers for long period of time so
your perfume with last for hours instead of just minutes.

How to Use: Make Your Own Perfume

You can make your own amber perfume using a few essential oils and
extracts. For a feminine scent, combine 1 ounce of jojoba oil with 2
drops each of vanilla extract, opopanax extract, and patchouli essential
oil. Add 15 drops of rose essential oil and 10 drops of bergamot
essential oil. Allow the scents to mature for 2 to 3 weeks for a more
stable fragrance.

For a more masculine scent, use more woodsy-based scents. We
recommend combining 1 ounce of jojoba oil with 6 drops each of labdanum
extract and vetiver essential oil. Add 10 drops each of cedarwood and
frankincense essential oils.

Side Effects and Cautions of Amber Essential Oil Use

Since amber oil is typically an essential oil blend, it’s important
to know the ingredients in each bottle to avoid side effects. This is
particularly important for people with allergies or sensitive skin. The
FDA rates the use of amber in fragrance oil as generally safe. Discuss
with a healthcare professional before using amber oil if you are
pregnant or breastfeeding. Only use amber oil topically or as part of
aromatherapy — never take orally.

Skin Irritation

Like most natural products, amber essential oil can cause irritation
in certain individuals. The scent can be overwhelming for people
sensitive to strong fragrances. Amber notes can cause olfactory
sensitivity in individuals allergic to pine trees and musk-based scents.
Since most amber oils are already blended with carrier oil, skin
irritation is less common. If you use pure amber oil, always make sure
to combine with carrier oil before applying topically.

Purity

Many low quality brands offer amber essential oil at outrageously low
prices. Beware that many of these brands do not actually offer the
crude essential oil. Most of these low priced oils are blends and can
contain chemicals, synthetics, and other ingredients that may cause
individual side effects.

If you are looking for pure amber oil, always buy from a reputable
company and expect to pay a premium. If the price seems too good to be
true, it probably is not pure or high quality amber oil. Always check
the country of origin as pure amber oil is only extracted from fossil
resins of Baltic amber.

Always look for essential oils that are therapeutic grade and feature
certified organic ingredients. Reputable essential oil companies will
feature third party testing of their oils to ensure purity.

Add Amber to Your Arsenal

Amber oil is a fascinating oil blend that boasts a variety of uses.
It is most commonly used in fragrances, but can also be used topically
and in aromatherapy. Amber oil can help improve the look of skin and
hair when used topically. It can improve mood, aid in better sleep, and
even induce romantic feelings when used in aromatherapy. Used as an
essential oil or in a blend, this earthy scent is a great addition to
essential oil collections.