Sandalwood essential oil

Sandalwood is a slow-growing evergreen tree that needs to grow for more than 20 years before it can be used to extract essential oils. Its main production areas are India, Australia, Indonesia, etc. Essential oils are extracted from the wood of the tree trunk by steam distillation, and the oil yield is low, so the price of high-quality sandalwood essential oil is relatively high.
Ingredients and aroma
The main ingredient is santalol (about 70%-90%), and it also contains terpenoids such as santalene and cedrene, which give it strong physiological activity.
Unique aroma: It presents a warm, mellow, slightly milky woody tone, with a long-lasting and soothing aroma, and is called the "king of essential oils".
Main effects
Calming and soothing: Its aroma can act on the central nervous system, relieve anxiety, tension, stress, and improve insomnia (especially suitable for difficulty falling asleep due to emotional irritability).
Improve concentration: Use it when meditating, doing yoga, or when you need to think quietly, it can help stabilize your mind and enhance your inner peace.
Moisturizing and repairing: Sandalwood alcohol is lipophilic and can deeply nourish the skin, improve dryness and roughness. It is especially suitable for dry and mature skin and can enhance the skin barrier function.
Balancing oil: It is also friendly to oily skin, can regulate the secretion of sebaceous glands, reduce pore blockage, and improve blackheads and acne problems.
Anti-aging and firming: Promote skin cell regeneration, delay the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, and make the skin fuller and more elastic.
Diminish marks: Gently soothe pigmentation after inflammation (such as acne marks) and help even out skin tone.
Soothe the respiratory tract: Through fumigation or inhalation, it can relieve nasal congestion and cough caused by colds and relieve throat discomfort.
Relax muscles: Massage the body with base oil to relieve muscle tension and joint stiffness, especially suitable for people who sit for a long time.
Reproductive system conditioning: In aromatherapy, sandalwood essential oil is believed to balance hormones and assist in relieving women's menstrual discomfort or menopausal mood swings (use under professional guidance).
How to use
Aromatherapy machine: drop 3-5 drops of essential oil into the aromatherapy machine, add water to diffuse the fragrance, suitable for bedrooms, study rooms and other spaces, to help sleep or meditation.
Direct inhalation: drop 1-2 drops of essential oil on the palm of your hand, rub it and breathe deeply close to the tip of your nose to quickly relieve anxiety.
Facial care: add 1-2 drops of sandalwood essential oil to daily creams and lotions (5ml basic skin care products with 1 drop of essential oil), mix and apply to the face (avoid the eye area).
Local repair: for dry peeling or acne scar areas, mix 1 drop of essential oil with 1 drop of base oil (such as jojoba oil, sweet almond oil) and apply.
Base oil blending: add 3-5 drops of sandalwood essential oil to every 10ml base oil (such as olive oil, grapeseed oil), massage the whole body or shoulders, neck, joints and other parts to relieve fatigue.
Fumigation: Add 2-3 drops of essential oil to hot water, fumigate the room, or drop directly on aromatherapy candles and diffuser stones to purify the air and create a peaceful atmosphere. Precautions
Concentration control
Sandalwood essential oil is highly pure and may cause irritation when in direct contact with the skin. It needs to be diluted with base oil before use (the recommended concentration for the face is no more than 1% and the body is no more than 3%).
Use with caution for sensitive people
Pregnant women, breastfeeding women, infants and young children, and people with hypertension and epilepsy should consult a professional aromatherapist or doctor before use.
For people with sensitive skin, it is recommended to do a local test (such as behind the ear) first, and use it after no redness, swelling or itching for 24 hours.
Photosensitivity
Sandalwood essential oil has no obvious photosensitivity, and no additional light protection is required when used during the day, but it is necessary to pay attention to sun protection when used with other photosensitive essential oils (such as citrus).
Storage and shelf life
It needs to be sealed and stored in a cool and dark place, away from high temperature and children; the shelf life of high-quality sandalwood essential oil can reach 3-5 years, and it is recommended to be used within 1 year after opening.