The Ultimate Guide to Sandalwood Essential Oil

The use of Sandalwood essential oil for both medicinal and cosmetic benefits have been recorded for over 4,000 years. Sandalwood essential oil is also believed to have been used in the bathing rituals of Hindu Gods…

The month of March marks one of the most popular festivals in Hindu culture in India, Holi – also known as the Festival of Colours. It commemorates the victory of good over evil, and the coming of spring. During Holi, sandalwood paste is applied on the face to cool skin and ward off sunburns during the festival, as people apply bright colours on each other, and dance to exciting music!

As well as being used to mark ancient traditions, sandalwood essential oil is today considered a modern-day miracle worker when used to formulate cosmetic and personal care products! Find out why…

How is Sandalwood essential oil sourced?

It is derived from the heartwood of the sandalwood tree, a tree that is native to India and Southeast Asia. The tree itself is considered sacred in many cultures, and the oil is also held in high regard for its many benefits.

What natural properties does Sandalwood Essential Oil carry?

Sandalwood has a long history of use in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. It is believed to have properties that can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, and soothe skin irritations.

Anti-inflammatory properties
Sandalwood essential oil contains compounds such as santalols and alpha-bisabolol that possess anti-inflammatory properties, which make it useful for reducing redness and inflammation of the skin.

Skin healing properties
Sandalwood essential oil has skin healing properties that help promote the healing of skin. It is particularly useful for treating acne and other skin conditions.

Moisturising properties
Sandalwood essential oil contains emollient properties that help to moisturise the skin, making it soft and supple.

Astringent properties
Sandalwood essential oil has astringent properties that help to tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of pores. This makes it useful in anti-aging formulations.

Fragrance properties

Sandalwood essential oil has a unique and pleasant fragrance that makes it a popular ingredient in perfumes, colognes / aftershaves and other cosmetic products such as soaps.

What are the most popular cosmetic products to formulate with Sandalwood Essential Oil?

Moisturisers
Sandalwood essential oil is used in moisturizers to help hydrate the skin and prevent dryness. It also helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Perfumes, colognes / aftershaves
Sandalwood essential oil is known for its sweet, woody, and warm fragrance, which makes it a popular ingredient in perfumes and colognes.

Facial serums
Sandalwood essential oil is used in facial serums to help reduce inflammation and redness in the skin. It also helps to improve skin texture and tone.

Face masks
Sandalwood essential oil is often used in face masks to help soothe the skin and reduce the appearance of pores. It also helps to brighten the complexion and even out skin tone.

Hair products
Sandalwood essential oil is used in hair products such as shampoos, conditioners, and hair oils to help nourish and strengthen the hair. It also helps to add shine and improve hair texture.

What Blends Well With Sandalwood Essential Oil?

Rose essential oil has a floral and sweet aroma that blends well with sandalwood to create a romantic and sensual fragrance.

Jasmine essential oil has a sweet and exotic aroma that blends well with sandalwood to create a calming and relaxing scent.

Lavender essential oil has a fresh and floral aroma that blends well with sandalwood to create a soothing and calming fragrance.

Bergamot essential oil has a citrusy and uplifting aroma that blends well with sandalwood to create a refreshing and energizing scent.

Patchouli essential oil has an earthy and musky aroma that blends well with sandalwood to create a warm and comforting fragrance.

Ylang-ylang essential oil has a sweet and floral aroma that blends well with sandalwood to create a romantic and exotic fragrance.

If you are looking to introduce sandalwood essential oil into your formulations and need some guidance, you can find out more about how we can support you through our Formulation & Bottling services here.

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