MUHUHU ESSENTIAL OIL

aka Muhugwe Essential Oil, Muhuhu Oil, Brachylaena Hutchinsii Wood Oil, Brachylaena Huillensis Wood Oil

Essential Oils / MUHUHU ESSENTIAL OIL
Essential Oils

Brachylaena hutchinsii

100% Vegan Organic Sustainably Sourced

REFERENCES

  • CAS Number: 68916-01-8 ; 91771-37-8
  • EINECS Number: 294-928-5
  • Product Code: PEO1223
  • INCI Name: Brachylaena Huillensis Wood Oil
  • PART USED
    Heartwood
  • SYNONYMS
    Brachylaena huillensis O. Hoffm.
    Brachylaena hutchinsii Hutch.
  • COMMON NAMES
    Muhugwe, African Sandalwood
  • EXTRACTION METHOD
    Steam Distilled Essential Oil
  • ORIGIN
    Kenya
  • NOTE CLASSIFICATION
    Base Note, Fine Fixative
250 g (8.82 oz): 28% OFF
$54.00 $38.88
500 g (17.64 oz): 40% OFF
$105.90 $63.54
1 kg (2.20 lb): 45%OFF
$207.70 $114.24
2 kg (4.41 lb): 47% OFF
$407.10 $215.80
[$107.90/kg]
5 kg (11.02 lb): 49% OFF
$997.06 $508.50
[$101.70/kg]
10 kg (22.04 lb): 51% OFF
$1952.00 $956.50
[$95.65/kg]
25 kg (55.11 lb): 53% OFF
$4776.60 $2245.00
[$89.80/kg]

REFERENCES

  • CAS Number: 68916-01-8 ; 91771-37-8
  • EINECS Number: 294-928-5
  • Product Code: PEO1223
  • INCI Name: Brachylaena Huillensis Wood Oil
  • PART USED
    Heartwood
  • SYNONYMS
    Brachylaena huillensis O. Hoffm.
    Brachylaena hutchinsii Hutch.
  • COMMON NAMES
    Muhugwe, African Sandalwood
  • EXTRACTION METHOD
    Steam Distilled Essential Oil
  • ORIGIN
    Kenya
  • NOTE CLASSIFICATION
    Base Note, Fine Fixative

Our organically crafted Muhuhu Essential Oil is steam distilled from the ethically harvested hardwood offcuts of Brachyleana hutchinsii (synonym Brachylaena huillensis) trees, native to the montane forests of Eastern Africa. Also known as African Sandalwood Essential Oil, Muhuhu Essential Oil has a complex and intriguing Sandalwood-like aroma - a blend of sweet balsamic undertones and woody, faintly smoky notes - which serves as an excellent fixative in natural perfumes.

Native to Kenya, the Muhuhu Tree (Brachyleana hutchinsii is a fascinating species renowned for its exceptionally durable and strong wood, which is used for making a wide variety of products such as furniture, carvings, and construction materials. Alternative names for the tree include Silver Oak and Muhugwe. Muhuhu Essential Oil blends well with most other oils lending a smooth precious wood base note. Like other oils known for woody notes, the aroma of Muhugwe Essential Oil improves with age.


REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES

Muhugwe Essential Oil has a heavy base note that enhances the overall fragrance of other aromatics it is blended with, making it a valuable ingredient in the perfume industry. Used in aromatherapy, Muhuhu Essential Oil can help ground and quiet the mind, supporting feelings of peace and clarity. A renowned mood enhancer, this essence is reputed to facilitate all kinds of related benefits, from reduced feelings of tension and anxiety to higher quality sleep and increased mental alertness to enhanced feelings of harmony and sensuality.

In addition to its aromatherapeutic benefits, its benefits for cosmetic purposes are abundant and multifaceted. Used topically as an ingredient in skincare formulations, Muhuhu Essential Oil is gently cleansing and hydrating, helping to smooth the skin and balanced complexion. Working as a powerful emollient, its chemical composition allows it to penetrate the skin deeply to deliver a robust dose of moisture. Its rejuvenating characteristics help to restore the skin's natural radiance while leaving behind a light, lovely scent. Muhuhu Essential Oil also tightens skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while soothing skin with calming compounds that even out tone and leave skin renewed and refreshed. In hair care, it is known to help maintain a soft texture, and to promote natural volume and lustrousness.


Documents

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Certificate of Analysis (COA) - Current Batch

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Origin Statement

Nature In Bottle certify that the origin of Muhuhu Essential Oil is Kenya.

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Cosmetic Declaration

Nature In Bottle certify that Muhuhu Essential Oil is suitable for cosmetic application and is not included in the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Neither does it contain parabens, restricted preservatives, colorants or UV filters (Annex II - VI of EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009).

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Animal Testing

Nature In Bottle certify that Muhuhu Essential Oil is cruelty-free and free of animal testing.
Nature In Bottle does not conduct or commission animal testing of any cosmetic ingredient, raw material, or formulation of any finished product in the context of Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. Additionally, we do not buy any ingredient, formulation, or product from any supplier or manufacturer that conducted, commissioned, or had been a party to Animal Testing. We also encourages customers who manufacture cosmetics and skin care products to avoid animal-tested ingredients and offer cruelty-free products to their customers.

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Vegan Statement

Nature In Bottle certify that Muhuhu Essential Oil contain no animal ingredients or animal by-products, use no animal ingredients or by-products in the manufacturing process, nor does the above product come in contact with any animal products during storage and transportation.

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TSE/BSE Statement

Nature In Bottle certify that Muhuhu Essential Oil is free of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). We further declare that this product is Dioxin Free.

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Non-GMO Statement

Nature In Bottle certify that Muhuhu Essential Oil is manufactured without the use of genetically modified organisms and without the use of raw materials or processing aids containing or derived from genetically modified material. As such, Muhuhu Essential Oil should be considered non-Genetically Modified in the context with the directives outlined in Regulation (EC) No. 1830/2003 and 1829/2003.

Nature In Bottle also declares that Muhuhu Essential Oil has not been:
1) Exposed to Irradiation
2) Derived from Sewage Sludge
3) Treated with Ethyl Oxide

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Gluten Free Statement

Nature In Bottle can approve that Muhuhu Essential Oil does not contain as an ingredient and is not manufactured on processing equipment that comes in contact with gluten or products containing gluten.

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Melamine Free Statement

Nature In Bottle confirm that Muhuhu Essential Oil is free of any Melamine and hence should be considered to be Melamine-free.

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Nanomaterials Declaration

Nature In Bottle can approve with reference to Muhuhu Essential Oil that no Nanomaterials were added at any stage of the manufacturing/production process, in accordance with EU Cosmetics Regulation.

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California Proposition 65 Declaration

Nature In Bottle certify that Muhuhu Essential Oil does not contain chemicals that are listed on California's Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, also commonly known as Proposition 65 (Prop 65).

Proposition 65, officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, was enacted as a ballot initiative in November 1986. The proposition protects the state's drinking water sources from being contaminated with chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to inform Californians about exposures to such chemicals.
Proposition 65 requires the state to maintain and update a list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.

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https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list

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REACH Conformance

Nature In Bottle declare that Muhuhu Essential Oil is compliant with the European Union Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 governing the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and does not contain substances above 0.1% weight of a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) listed in Annex XIV as of July 16, 2019.

Furthermore, Muhuhu Essential Oil is also compliant with the European Union Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP Regulation) under entries 28 to 30 of Annex XVII of REACH, which prohibits the use of carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic category 1A or 1B substances (CMR category 1A or 1B substances) in products supplied to the general public.

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Natural Criteria Statement

Based on the ISO 16128-1:2016 (Definitions for ingredients) and ISO 16128-2:2017 (Criteria for ingredients and products), Nature In Bottle can advise that Muhuhu Essential Oil would have a Natural Origin Index of 1 and therefore, could be considered to come under the definition of a 'Natural Ingredient'.

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Residual Solvents

Based on our knowledge of the production process, raw materials and equipments used, there is no potential for any residual solvents to be present in Muhuhu Essential Oil.

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Non-CITES Declaration

Nature In Bottle certify that Muhuhu Essential Oil is manufactured completely from raw materials none of which is listed on the Appendices of the the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

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1,4-Dioxane Statement

Nature In Bottle certify that Muhuhu Essential Oil is compliant with the Senate Bill S4389B An Act to Amend the Environmental Conservation Law, in Relation to Prohibiting Household Cleansing Products, Cosmetic Products and Personal Care Products that Contain 1,4-Dioxane, which limits the trace concentration of 1,4-dioxane to 1 ppm.

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Statement Against Modern Slavery, Forced Labor and Child Labor

As a global corporation engaged in the procurement and sale of goods internationally, Nature In Bottle deplores the presence and persistence of Modern Slavery, Forced Labor and Child Labor, and takes seriously its responsibility to ensure that Modern Slavery, Forced Labor and Child Labor does not take place in its supply chain or in any part of its business.

"Modern Slavery" in this statement refers to slavery, forced or compulsory labor, trafficking, servitude, and workers who are imprisoned, indentured, or bonded.

"Child Labor" refers to work performed by someone under 15 years of age, as set forth in the International Labor Organization (ILO) Minimum Age Convention No. 138 (unless local minimum age law stipulates a higher age for work or mandatory schooling, in which case the higher age would apply).

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THE PERFECT CHEMISTRY

THE PERFECT CHEMISTRY

Not all essential oils are created equally. We never knowingly compromise by adding synthetics, contaminants, or cheap fillers, or by using unethical production practices. Through our rigorous process of selecting suppliers and unwavering commitment to stringent quality testing, we guarantee every product we sell is 100% pure and authentic.

ORGANIC & SUSTAINABLE

ORGANIC & SUSTAINABLE

We only offer products that are certified organic, wildcrafted in their natural habitat, or grown using organic practices in cases where organic certification is unavailable or impractical. We rely on our relationships with the distiller/supplier and knowledge of their good practices to ensure that the product is free from pesticides and adulteration.

WHOLESALE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

WHOLESALE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

We are a non-MLM company, selling online directly to our customers located in over 220 countries across the world. Our pricing is always wholesale, for every customer - there is no need to sign up or become a member to avail the benefits of our wholesale pricing. We also provide hugely subsidised rates for international shipping.