Tonka Bean Absolute Essential Oil (Dipteryx odorata)

Tonka Bean absolute oil, also known as Cumaru or Kumaru essential oil, is a concentrated extract obtained from the fruit seeds (beans) of Dipteryx odorata tropical tree, sustainably cultivated in Brazil.

Tonka Bean absolute oil is a  thick liquid, has a has a brown color, exhibits a profound, caramel-like, powdery-sweet and slightly nutty aroma, reminiscent of Caramel, Almond and Vanilla, and  is one of the finest perfume ingredients for fixation of natural perfumes.

Tonka beans contain Coumarin, a compound first isolated from this plant, and named for it. Coumarin is responsible for the pleasant odor of beans, which led the perfume industry to label these extracts in the Gourmand family.

Tonka Bean absolute oil is used in various applications, including aromatherapy, massage, perfumery, cosmetics, and spiritual medication.

Product Highlights

• Aromatherapy & Massage: The warm and summery scent of tonka bean absolute is known to promote relaxation and can be used to create an atmosphere of calmness.

• Perfumery and Fragrance Applications: Tonka bean absolute acts as a great fixative, helping fragrances last longer on the skin and in the air. It serves as a warm, sweet base note, adding depth and complexity to perfume blends; and a non-floral alternative for introducing warm notes in chypres, fougeres, new mown hay bases, Oriental bases, Lavender bouquets, etc. It is used in high class natural perfumery for its highly intriguing and delightful scent, and makes a wonderful natural fragrance to add to decadent soaps, lotions, bath bombs and candles.

• Unique Fragrance: Its unique, slightly vanilla-like, caramel-like, and hay-like aroma makes it a versatile and intriguing ingredient in perfumes, soaps, lotions, bath bombs, and candles.

• Skin & Hair Care: Tonka Bean Absolute in used in skin care formulations to improve the appearance of ageing skin and to add shine and luster to hair.
  

Tonka Bean Absolute Essential Oil (Dipteryx odorata)

Potential Benefits:

• Aromatherapy:
  Tonka Bean absolute is known for its calming and relaxing properties. It can be used in aromatherapy to reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia.
• Perfumery:
  Tonka Bean absolute is a popular ingredient in fragrances, making a great fixative, helping fragrances last longer on the skin and in the air. It serves as a warm, sweet base note, adding depth and complexity to perfume blends; 
• Cosmetic:
  Tonka Bean oil helps skin and hair improve luster and youthful appearance.
• Spiritual and Ceremonial Use:
  Tonka Bean absolute has been used in spiritual ceremonies and rituals. In some cultures, tonka beans are used in sachets, amulets, and incense blends for attracting love, money, or enhancing magical intentions. 
  
  
  

Tonka Bean Absolute Essential Oil (Dipteryx odorata)

Precautions:

• Tonka Bean essential oil is highly concentrated and should be diluted before use.
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid using tonka bean essential oil.
• People with allergies or sensitivities to tonka beans should consult a healthcare professional before using it's oil
• Intended for External/Topical application only. Do not take internally. It can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, sleeplessness, and liver damage.
• Tonka bean oil is generally considered safe for use in perfume, with IFRA regulations limiting its concentration to 1.5% in the final product (due to coumarine). 

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