Essential oils - Sandalwood
Sandalwood Essential Oil
Sandalwood essential oil is a rich, woody, and sweet-smelling oil derived from the heartwood of sandalwood trees, primarily Santalum album. It is highly valued in spiritual, cosmetic, and therapeutic practices for its grounding and calming effects.
Botanical Information
- Botanical Name: Santalum album (Indian sandalwood) or Santalum spicatum (Australian sandalwood)
- Plant Part Used: Heartwood
- Extraction Method: Steam distillation
- Origin: India, Australia, Indonesia
Aromatic Profile
Sandalwood oil has a warm, creamy, woody aroma with subtle earthy undertones. It is frequently used in high-end perfumes, incense, and skincare products.
Benefits and Uses
- Meditation & Spirituality: Promotes mindfulness, calm, and inner peace; often used in spiritual rituals and meditation practices.
- Stress & Anxiety Relief: Its grounding scent helps ease nervous tension and emotional unrest.
- Skin Care: Known for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties; helps with acne, dryness, and blemishes.
- Aphrodisiac: Traditionally used to enhance intimacy and promote sensuality.
- Anti-aging: Often included in anti-aging formulas for its skin-regenerating and soothing effects.
How to Use
- Aromatically: Diffuse in a room to create a peaceful and grounding atmosphere.
- Topically: Dilute with a carrier oil and apply to pulse points or skin for therapeutic and aromatic benefits.
- Massage: Blend with other oils for relaxing and spiritually uplifting body massages.
- Skincare: Add a few drops to moisturizers, serums, or masks for added skin nourishment.
Safety & Sustainability
- Dilution: Always dilute before applying to skin to avoid irritation.
- Patch Test: Perform a skin test before regular use.
- Sustainability: Choose oil from sustainable sources due to overharvesting of wild Indian sandalwood.
- Internal Use: Not advised without professional guidance.
