Sandalwood essential oil has soothing, cooling and moisturising properties and is primarily used for dry skin conditions. It can also be used for the treatment of oily skin.
Sandalwood essential oil is a yellow to golden-yellow, viscous liquid with a soft, woody and extremely tenacious odour.
Sandalwood (Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil) essential oil originates from Australia and is obtained from the wood of the Australian Sandalwood, Fusanus spicatus, Santalaceae.
Australian sandalwood can be used in subtle Aromatherapy in the same way as India Sandalwood (santalum album).
Sandalwood essential oil is a member of the Santalaceae family and blends well with rose, lavender, black pepper, bergamot, geranium, vetivert, patchouli and jasmine.