Sandalwood Essential Oil
Meet Sandalwood — soft, sweet, and deeply grounding. The Oil Stories calls him our wise philosopher: calming restless thoughts, soothing skin, and guiding you toward stillness. Backed by centuries of tradition and modern research, Sandalwood is the oil for peace of mind and balance in body.
⚠️ Note: True Sandalwood (Santalum album) is rare, expensive and often adulterated. Always choose a reputable source — ours is ethically sourced from India and tested for purity.
AROMA
Soft - Sweet - Woody
BENEFITS backed by SCIENCE
Calms mind & eases stress – The grounding aroma supports relaxation, reduces anxiety, and promotes better sleep. Inhalation has even helped reduce reliance on sleeping pills in some cases.
Nourishes & protects skin – Traditionally used as a cooling remedy, Sandalwood moisturizes, soothes eczema, acne, and dermatitis with anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects (Price & Price, 2007).
Supports respiratory comfort – Acts as a natural bronchodilator, easing sore throats, dry coughs, and congestion while calming the breath (Price & Price, 2007; Erligmann, 2001).
Sandalwood's Story
Deep, woody yet sweet, Sandalwood has a timeless quality about them, like an old philosopher who is relentlessly searching for some unattainable truth. All it takes for him to convey an air of wisdom and reverence is to say nothing and squint from behind his glasses. In his multiple reincarnations on Earth, Sandalwood has learnt more than anyone else. He seems to know everything from antique history to how the world might shape up to be in the future.
Sandalwood seems to have the paranormal ability to read someone and glimpse their past and future. Yet he never uses this gift for gain — instead, he quietly guides others into stillness and meditation. With wisdom and persistence, he helps ease obsessions and insecurities, making him the perfect teacher on the path to inner peace.
Safety & Dilution
Maximum topical use dilution: 2%. Our Sandalwood is pre-diluted at 15% in Jojoba -> dilute further before applying (1 drop Sandalwood to 6 drops carrier). See here DILUTION GUIDELINES according to age or ailment.
Avoid: eyes, ears, sensitive areas
Children: not for under 2 years.
Pregnancy/nursing: consult a physician
Pets: diffuse with door open so they can leave if uncomfortable
❗ Discontinue if skin irritation occurs. Do not ingest unless directed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician.
Shelf Life & Storage
Shelf Life: 8 years
Storage: Store in a cool, dark place with cap tightly closed.
More Information
Latin Name: Santalum album
Botanical Family: Santalaceae
Main chemical constituents: Alpha-santalol, Beta-santalol, cis-Lanceol
Country: India
Extraction Method: Hydro-distilled
Plant part used: Wood & Root
Culture: Wild
Aromatic note: Base