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ABOUT OUR OIL

Technical data

  • Product Name: Sandalwood
  • Latin name: Santalum album
  • Extraction: Steam distillation
  • Origin: India
  • Parts used: Wood
  • Origin of parts: India
  • CAS: 8006-87-9

Features

  • Scent: Creamy, woody, balsamic, soft, milky, with a quiet sweetness and lasting warmth
  • Scent type: Woods and mosses
  • Note: Base
  • Color: Pale yellow to golden amber
  • Viscosity: Medium to thick, slightly oily

Blends with

Rose, Jasmine, Frankincense, Vetiver, Bergamot, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Neroli, Cedarwood

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Quiet the Mental Chatter

    Sandalwood's velvety, woody depth is traditionally used in meditation to help soften racing thoughts. A few inhalations may help support a sense of inner stillness before practice.
  • Skincare Sophistication

    Often used in aromatherapy skincare to promote a smooth, conditioned feel on mature or dry skin. Its creamy texture blends beautifully into facial oils and balms.
  • Anchored Sensual Warmth

    A legendary base note in fine perfumery, Sandalwood adds a warm, skin-like sensuality to any blend. It deepens florals and softens sharp citruses with quiet confidence.

Product Benefits

Evening Wind-Down

Diffused after sunset, Sandalwood may help support a sense of relaxation as the day folds inward. The aroma settles a busy room into something slower.

Sacred Atmosphere at Home

Traditionally burned in temples for centuries, its scent transforms an ordinary corner into a contemplative space. Ideal for a reading nook or altar.

Beard and Skin Conditioning

Diluted into jojoba, it can be a helpful part of a grooming ritual for softening beard hair and conditioning the skin beneath. Leaves a subtle, masculine sillage.

Yoga and Breathwork Companion

A single drop on the palms before pranayama is often used in aromatherapy to promote focused, even breathing. The scent lingers gently through the practice.

Natural Fixative in Perfumery

Extends the life of more volatile notes in DIY natural fragrances. A few drops anchor jasmine, rose, or bergamot for hours longer wear.

Intimate Massage Oil Base

Blended at low dilution into sweet almond or argan, it creates a warm, sensual massage experience. The scent lingers softly on the skin afterward.

WHY TO BUY FROM US?

  • 100% natural extract

    Undilluted with no carrier oils or other substances

  • TruScent Approach® Guarantee

    Laboratory tested, COA/ MSDS/ Allergen list available

  • Worldwide Shipments

    Variety of shipping options including super-fast worldwide delivery

How to use

Meditation Pulse Anointing

🏅 Headline
A drop of Sandalwood at the wrists turns sitting practice into a sensory threshold.

✨ What you need
- 1 drop Sandalwood essential oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) jojoba carrier oil
- small glass roller bottle

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Combine jojoba and Sandalwood in the roller bottle and shake gently. 2. Roll once across each inner wrist. 3. Cup hands over the nose and inhale slowly three times. 4. Lower hands to your lap and begin your practice.

💡 Pro tip
Anoint the same spots daily — your nervous system will start to associate the scent with stillness.

🕜 Best time
Just before morning meditation or evening journaling.

😍 What to expect
A creamy, balsamic warmth that lingers softly for hours. Thoughts feel less hurried, breath feels more available.

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Turn the bedroom into a temple of rest with one quiet pour.

✨ What you need
- 3 drops Sandalwood
- 2 drops Lavender
- ultrasonic diffuser with water

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Fill the diffuser with cool water to the line. 2. Add Sandalwood and Lavender drops. 3. Run for 30 minutes before sleep. 4. Switch off and let the residual aroma carry you under.

💡 Pro tip
Place the diffuser across the room rather than at the bedside — Sandalwood blooms beautifully at a distance.

🕜 Best time
30 minutes before lights out.

😍 What to expect
A soft, woody hush settles over the room. The body recognizes the cue and begins to release the day.

🏅 Headline
Treat your skin to a Sandalwood-infused glow at the end of a long week.

✨ What you need
- 2 drops Sandalwood
- 1 drop Frankincense
- 30 ml argan oil
- small amber dropper bottle

🤷‍♀️ How to do it
1. 1. Pour argan oil into the dropper bottle. 2. Add Sandalwood and Frankincense. 3. Cap and roll between palms to blend. 4. Warm 4–5 drops in clean hands and press into freshly cleansed skin in upward strokes.

💡 Pro tip
Inhale deeply from your palms before pressing into the face — turn skincare into a moment of breath.

🕜 Best time
Sunday evening, after a warm shower.

😍 What to expect
Skin feels conditioned and supple; the scent lingers like a quiet signature beneath your pillow.

BLEND IDEAS

Temple Hush

Purpose

  • A grounding diffuser blend for meditation or yoga.

  • Recipe

3 drops Sandalwood, 2 drops Frankincense, 1 drop Bergamot in diffuser water.

Velvet Skin Serum

Purpose

  • A nourishing facial oil for dry or mature skin.

  • Recipe

2% dilution: 12 drops Sandalwood + 6 drops Rose absolute in 30 ml argan oil.

From Mysore Forests to Sacred Smoke

A wood revered for over four millennia.

- Santalum album has been carved into temples, prayer beads, and royal chests across India for more than 4,000 years.

- The tree must mature for decades before its heartwood develops the rich santalol content prized by distillers and perfumers.

- Steam-distilled from the inner heartwood and roots, true Sandalwood is one of the slowest, most patient oils nature offers.

SAFETY

Dillution guideline

  • Use at 1–2% dilution for facial application and up to 3% for body blends in a quality carrier oil.

  • Patch test

Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.

  • Children

Avoid use on children under 2; use sparingly and well-diluted for older children.

  • Pregnancy

Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use during pregnancy or while nursing.

  • Pets

Keep away from cats, dogs, and birds; their metabolism processes essential oils differently than humans.

  • Photosensitivity

Not typically associated with photosensitivity.

  • Ingestion

Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified aromatherapy or medical professional.

  • Storage

Store tightly capped in a cool, dark place away from sunlight; quality often deepens with age when stored well.

Blend Ideas

Velvet Skin Serum

Purpose

A nourishing facial oil for dry or mature skin.

Recipe

2% dilution: 12 drops Sandalwood + 6 drops Rose absolute in 30 ml argan oil.

Temple Hush

Purpose

A grounding diffuser blend for meditation or yoga.

Recipe

3 drops Sandalwood, 2 drops Frankincense, 1 drop Bergamot in diffuser water.