Balsam Copaiba essential oil is used in cosmetic aromatherapy as a skin soother.
IMPORTANT: THIS ESSENTIAL OIL IS NATURALLY THICK (High Viscosity)
You shake the bottle, it drips very slowly or nothing comes out of the dropper, and you think: Something is wrong with my oil!
Don't worry, this is normal (may vary from batch to batch) and is a guarantee of quality. So, patience is required.
HOW TO LIQUEFY A THICK ESSENTIAL OIL
- Warm the bottle in your hand. Sometimes, heating the bottle won't help, so tap the bottom of the bottle as this may help release the oil.
If this doesn't work:
- Place the bottle in a small Ziploc bag and squeeze out as much air as possible (to protect the label and prevent the bag from floating), then place the bag in a larger container of hot (not boiling) water to gently warm it for about 5 to 10 minutes. Voila, it's out of the dropper!
- This procedure will need to be repeated each time before use as the oil will become thick again.
- Avoid using a microwave as the oil may overheat and spoil.
- Tips and tricks: You can remove the dropper and use a pipette to extract drops, or a toothpick or needle to extract the desired amount from the bottle.
BOTANICAL NAME Copaifera officinalis
PART OF PLANT EXTRACTED Oleoresin
ORIGIN Brazil
CULTURAL Wild
CHEMOTYPE B-Caryophyllene
ALTERNATIVE NAME Copaifera martii Hayne
EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillation
ODOR Aromatic, balsamic
COLOR Colorless to light yellow
PART OF PLANT EXTRACTED Oleoresin
ORIGIN Brazil
CULTURAL Wild
CHEMOTYPE B-Caryophyllene
ALTERNATIVE NAME Copaifera martii Hayne
EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillation
ODOR Aromatic, balsamic
COLOR Colorless to light yellow
Topical (Adults): Mix 1 to 2 drops in 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of vegetable oil.