{"product_id":"sandalwood-essential-oil","title":"Sandalwood Essential Oil","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eWhat is sandalwood essential oil?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSandalwood essential oil is extracted through steam distillation of wood from the East Indian Sandalwood tree. It has an earthy, woody aroma and is golden in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSandalwood is a large shrub or tree often found in areas with dry clay or sandy soils. The flowers and wood from the plant are harvested for essential oils. It is a highly sought after essential oil and is often referred to as 'liquid gold'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin and History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSandalwood is native to India and has been used in medicine and cosmetics for over 4,000 years. Traditionally, it has been used for spiritual traditions, shrines, and jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSandalwood essential oil was popular in medicinal remedies as an antiseptic and was used to treat headaches, stomachache and inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday, sandalwood essential oil is used in aromatherapy, perfumes, and cosmetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlending suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSandalwood essential oil has a woodsy and earthy scent and is used as a base note in blends. It blends well with other essential oils like lavender, jasmine, black pepper, geranium, bergamot and orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere are a few blends with sandalwood oil:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloral and woodsy aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3 drops \u003ca title=\"Lavender Essential Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/lavender-essential-oil-100ml-pure-bulgarian-lavender-natural-aromatherapy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLavender oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3 drops Sandalwood oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 drops \u003ca title=\"Sweet Orange Essential Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/sweet-orange-essential-oil-pure-natural-therapeutic-aromatherapy-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrange oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpicy and woodsy aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4 drops \u003ca title=\"Cypress Essential Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/cypress-essential-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCypress oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3 drops \u003ca title=\"Lime Essential Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/lime-essential-oil-100ml-pure-natural-aromatherapy-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLime oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 drops Sandalwood oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, floral scent with woodsy undertones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3 drops \u003ca title=\"Lavender Essential Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/lavender-essential-oil-100ml-pure-bulgarian-lavender-natural-aromatherapy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLavender oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3 drops \u003ca title=\"Bergamot Essential Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/bergamot-essential-oil-100ml-pure-natural-aromatherapy-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBergamot oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2 drops Sandalwood oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 drops \u003ca title=\"Lemon Essential Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoapery.co.uk\/products\/lemon-essential-oil-100ml-pure-natural-aromatherapy-oil\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLemon oil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to Store Your Essential Oils\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake sure to keep your essential oils sealed and out of direct sunlight. This will stop it from degrading over time and help prolong the quality. Keep the sandalwood essential oil out of the reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSafety Precautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSandalwood essential oil is generally skin safe when diluted in a carrier oil. We recommend to do a patch test on a small area of skin to make sure there is no irritation or sensitive areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnsure the sandalwood essential oil is kept out of reach of children. Avoid contact with the skin directly as this could cause irritation to the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFAQ's \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is the INCI name for sandalwood essential oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The INCI name for sandalwood essential oil is Santalum Album.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere does our sandalwood oil originate from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSandalwood essential oil originates from Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere we source it from and why?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe source our sandalwood oil from Australia but it is not Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum). It is Indian sandalwood (Santalum album), however the tree is grown in Australia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe decided to source this oil from Australia due to concerns of sustainability, traceability and purity on the Indian market. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe found that a lot of the Indian sandalwood originating from India has been adulterated which compromises the purity. There was also no guarantee of sustainable practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is sandalwood oil good for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSandalwood oil is a popular essential oil in aromatherapy as it is said to promote relaxation, mental clarity and reduce stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is used in fragrance and perfumes for its warm woody aroma. It is also used in products like bath salts, massage oil and skin care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheSoapery","offers":[{"title":"10ml","offer_id":40041248817246,"sku":"SANDAL10","price":50.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50ml","offer_id":40041248850014,"sku":"SANDAL50","price":162.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":40041248882782,"sku":"SANDAL100","price":255.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":40041248915550,"sku":"SANDAL500","price":1249.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 litre","offer_id":40041248948318,"sku":"SANDAL1000","price":2474.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1269\/7925\/products\/sandalwoodgroup-109135.jpg?v=1710340899","url":"https:\/\/nl.thesoapery.com\/en\/products\/sandalwood-essential-oil","provider":"TheSoapery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}