Amber Crystallized Essence in Soapstone Round 4 gm

The fragrant amber such as 70' Amber Essence (Amber Essence is our trade name for our exclusive amber resin) is a semi-solid mass of tree resins or gums mixed with essential oils bees wax and fragrant plant powders. Amber resin is not simply a resin that is tapped from a mysterious tree growing somewhere in the Himalayas! If it were there would be a pure amber essential oil or amber absolute. Amber resin is always a blend of different ingredients from many different sources. Every manufacturer of amber or amber oil uses a different blend of ingredients hence the consistency and aroma varies considerably. Each amber resin maker uses his or her own unique and secret formula. Each crystallized essence is produced in a time-honored tradition by a fourth generation amber making family in Northern India. Through our long-term partnership we hold the exclusive distribution rights to these essences. Crystallized essences are made with a base of refined Styrax tree resin into which essential oils are infused pressed and crystallized. The original process was developed centuries ago by an ayurvedic physician for the manufacture of amber which was originally created as a stress relieving and mood-enhancing compound. Essences are easy to use as solid perfumes by taking a small amount and rubbing it onto your skin. Alternatively you may use them as a drawer closet or room sachet. Ensure freshness by keeping essences away from heat and sunlight. These essences are for external use only. Elevating Opens the heart Calms the mind Amber Essence is an alchemical blend of sacred oils powders and resins that is sensually enticing calming to the mind and helpful in preparing for meditation or contemplation. Amber was originally created as a mood–enhancing formula by an ayurvedic physician but quickly found its way into popular use as a natural perfume. Amber known as the 'King of Scents ' helps one to let go of daily concerns and to enter the world of sensual arousal or spiritual elevation depending on the intention. Either way Amber Essence will assist you in entering an exalted realm where thoughts are suspended and time stands still. Both men and women take delight in Amber Essence. Its irresistible fragrance helps to open the heart center and expand consciousness through a deepening of theta–wave brain states. Enjoy Amber Essence as a natural body fragrance sachet or find your own special use for it. Our amber has found its way into massage oils perfumes dream pillows potpourris dusting powders body lotions and homemade soaps. Be creative! The term 'amber' generally refers to either Baltic amber or to fragrant amber resin. Baltic amber is fossilized tree resin and is used primarily in jewelry. Although it is often called 'Baltic' amber it actually is found in many parts of the world. It is found in colors ranging from pale yellow to reddish brown and green. Although it is not thought of as being fragrant it is! In order to experience its balsamic aroma take a piece of pure amber (not reconstituted) and shave off small pieces with a knife. This will release a faint aroma. Next take some small pieces and place them on a lit piece of charcoal. The resin will burn and release the fragrant smoke. Be sure not to burn reconstituted amber which contains plastic polymers or synthetic resins. The color of amber resin depends on the ingredients used to make it. Colors range from golden (called honey amber) to reddish brown and near black. The consistency also varies from very soft to quite hard. Some ambers are waxier while others contain more crystals. But perhaps it is the aroma that we are most interested in and this varies greatly as well. Amber resin is manufactured primarily in India where it was created as an Ayurvedic formula for stress reduction. (Amber resins are also manufactured in the Middle East.) In India it is called amber dhoop and is sometimes burned in shrines or applied to the forehead for its calming and meditative qualities. As we mentioned each amber maker uses a different (and highly guarded) formula and method of manufacture. For this reason we can not give you a recipe or an exact ingredient list. However there are some basic ingredients that are commonly used. These include a resinous base of Styrax tree resin from the benzoin tree (Styrax benzion or Styrax tokinensis [which is the more fragrant and finer variety]). It is probable that the styrax resin is refined prior to making the amber. We say this because amber is less sticky than raw styrax resin and contains a greater quantity of crystals. In addition to tree resin bees wax is often added in the base to keep the resulting amber from crumbling. We have seen some ambers with few crystals and lots of wax and visa versa. To the resin and wax base the amber maker adds essential oils or fragrance oils or ambergris. The types of oils used will determine the final scent of the product. Fragrant plant powders such as sandalwood powder are also added to some ambers. The types of oils typically added include sandalwood and patchouli. Almost any other oils may be added to get the desired scent. A spicy amber may have cinnamon cardamom or ginger added. A sweet flowery amber may have geranium rose or a hint of ylang ylang added. Other oils that may be used in certain ambers include: vetiver (khus) spikenard (jatamansi) frankincense myrrh cedarwood vanilla ambrette musk etc.