Sandalwood Essential Oil - Organic - Australia (Santalum Spicatum)
- Australian sandalwood. Santalum spicatum heartwood from Australia, steam distilled into a clear yellow-gold oil with a medium consistency.
- 15.2% alpha-santalol in this batch, with (E,E)-farnesol at 10.4% and nuciferol at 9.6%. See the chemistry.
- Smooth, healthy skin. Antimicrobial and soothing to inflamed skin, it helps with scars and blemishes.
- Calm and focus. Lifts the mood and focuses the mind, a good match for meditation and spiritual practice.
- Relaxed muscles. Eases cramps and aches by relaxing tense muscles.
- Three sizes. Choose a 5ml, 10ml or 30ml bottle. The bigger the bottle, the lower the price per ml.
Product specification
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View the full compositionAustralian Sandalwood, a sweet and warm heartwood oil
5 benefits of Sandalwood Essential Oil
Smooth, healthy skin
Thanks to its antimicrobial properties, Australian sandalwood is prized for its ability to keep skin smooth and healthy.
Scars and blemishes
Because it also helps calm inflammation, it is a well known choice for scars and blemishes. Dilute it in a carrier oil first.
A lifted mood
Like all varieties of sandalwood, it lifts the mood and brings a feeling of calm.
Meditation and focus
It focuses the mind, which makes it a natural fit when you sit down to meditate.
Spasms, cramps and aches
Australian sandalwood helps relax the nerves and muscles, so it is a good oil to massage in when your body feels tight and sore.
How to use
On the skin
DilutedMix 6 to 12 drops into one ounce of a carrier oil such as Argan Oil, a 1 to 2% dilution. Apply to clean, dry skin. If your skin is sensitive, patch test a small spot first.
Massage oil
For crampsFollow the PMS relief massage oil recipe, shake well and rub it into the lower belly and lower back.
Diffuser
In the airFollow your diffuser maker's instructions. In a nebulizing diffuser, 8 to 20 drops is typical. It works well on its own or with Myrrh, Frankincense Carterii and Palo Santo.
Bath
In the bathMix 4 to 5 drops into a handful of bath salt, or into an ounce of light cream or whole milk, then stir it into the bath water.
Blends well with these 9 oils
3 recipes using this oil
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Method. Mix the oils together and apply to clean, dry skin. With 16 drops of essential oil in an ounce, this serum is a little stronger than our everyday 6 to 12 drop guide, so try it on a small patch of skin first.
Method. These oils have long been used to focus the mind and help with meditation. Diffuse them one at a time, or mix and match them.
Method. Mix the essential oils together, then add the blend to the argan oil. Shake well and apply to the lower belly and lower back. At about 13 drops per ounce, it is a touch stronger than our everyday skincare guide, so test it on a small patch of skin first.
Technical information for this batch
At 15.2% this batch is dominated by Alpha-Santalol. (E,E)-Farnesol sits at 10.4%, Nuciferol sits at 9.6%, Epi-alpha-Bisabolol sits at 5.3%. The oil is clear yellow-gold with medium consistency, and it reads as a base note in a blend.
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Every size is the same oil. The larger the bottle, the lower the price per ml.
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Frequently asked questions
7 answers drawn from the product specification and our own use of this oil.
