Amyris balsamifera bark oil
AKA “Amyris oil, West Indian sandalwood, Torchwood
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Amyris balsamifera bark oil
AKA: Amyris oil, West Indian sandalwood, Torchwood
Oil · Perfuming · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Not Clean
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
See origin →
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
Traditional Use
Used by Caribbean and Central American indigenous peoples traditionally for skin conditions and as a fragrance ingredient. Became adopted in European and American cosmetics in the 19th and 20th centuries as a woody fragrance component with mild antimicrobial properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR