Sandalwood Essential Oil (Santalum album) natural sandalwood

Sandalwood Album Essential Oil, the most prized variety, deeply calms the nervous system, grounds, and promotes meditation and deep relaxation, thanks to its high santalol content. Additionally, it has a soothing and regenerating effect on the skin, supporting its comfort and balance in daily care.

Sandalwood Essential Oil (Santalum album)

Sandalwood oil – high santalol content 70%

Sandalwood essential oil (Santalum album) from Australia, classic, deep, creamy, is a unique proposition for those seeking natural support in relaxation, meditation, and skin care. Steam-distilled from a wild-growing tree (Australia), it is characterized by a very high santalol content – over 70%, making it a valuable therapeutic-grade raw material.

Product properties

• Country of origin: Australia
• Part of plant: Wood
• Cultivation: Wild harvested
• Organic compound groups: Sesquiterpenes
• Botanical family: Santalaceae (sandalwood family)
• Extraction method: Steam distillation

Aromatherapeutic properties

Cleansing – Circulation
For sensitive, red, and swollen areas, apply a gentle localized massage with sandalwood oil diluted in Trauma Oil. The combination of soothing properties supports natural skin and tissue regeneration.

Complexion – Skin care
Sandalwood oil can be combined with aloe vera gel to soothe itchy, irritated foot skin. It has a calming effect, supports regeneration, and provides epidermal protection.

Mood – Optimism
A few drops of sandalwood oil added to a natural hand cream can promote a sense of calm, confidence, and inner balance – even on more demanding days.

Application in skin care

• Suitable for dry, sensitive, and mature skin care
• Supports epidermal reconstruction and has a soothing effect on irritations
• Used for massage, aromatherapy baths, perfume compositions

Chemical composition – dominant components

• Cis-α-Santalol – 47.96%
• Cis-β-Santalol – 22.59%
• Cis-α-trans-Bergamotol, Lanceol, Nuciferol – natural sesquiterpenols with calming properties

Scent profile

• Notes: Heart note transitioning into a deep base note
• Aroma: Woody, creamy, with delicate earthy and spicy accents; fresher than Indian sandalwood, but still enveloping and noble

Safety

Shelf life: 5 years

Safety and warnings:

• For external use only
• Perform an allergy test before first use
• Do not apply undiluted directly to the skin
• Keep out of reach of children
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes

The oil is considered safe and well-tolerated. It shows no toxic or carcinogenic effects. Although very rare, it can cause sensitization – the recommended concentration for skin application is a maximum of 2%.

Storage and durability

Shelf life: 5 years

Store in a dark, cool place, away from sunlight.

Combinations for sandalwood oil

Sandalwood oil (Santalum album) is an excellent base note that:

• Stabilizes fragrance compositions
• Enhances the effect of other essential oils
• Adds depth and softness to compositions

It blends perfectly with:

• Citrus oils: bergamot, tangerine, grapefruit
• Floral oils: rose, jasmine, neroli
• Earthy oils: patchouli, vetiver
• Woody oils: cedar, frankincense (olibanum)
• Resinous oils: myrrh, benzoin
• Herbal oils: lavender, clary sage

Ideal for natural perfume compositions, massage blends, and diffusers.

Comparison of sandalwood species

• Santalum album – white sandalwood (Indian, now often cultivated in Australia, Indian production virtually closed / species protection)
  This is the most prized variety of sandalwood in the world – classic, deep, and creamy. It is characterized by a high content of santalols (most often 70–90%), which are responsible for its effect and fragrance longevity. The oil has a soft, enveloping, "velvety" profile – this is the scent that most people associate with true sandalwood.
  High-quality Santalum album today comes mainly from controlled cultivations in Australia – this is the current premium standard.
• Santalum austrocaledonicum – a natural alternative to Santalum album. Still rich in santalols (approx. 60–75%), but with a slightly different fragrance character – fresher, greener, sometimes slightly sharper.
  Good quality, but less "creamy" and less deep than Santalum album.
• Santalum spicatum – Australian Western – is an ecological and budget-friendly option, with a slightly simpler fragrance – dry, arid. More technical, utilitarian – less emotional. Santalol content (total): approx. 30–40%.

Dosing tip

Due to its naturally high viscosity, the oil may drip out slower through the dropper. If necessary, we recommend gently tilting the bottle or using a glass pipette for precise dosing.

Batch information

• Cultivation: Wild harvested
• Production Date: 2025-06
• Shelf Life: 5 years
• Aroma Notes: Heart note with elements of top notes
• Country of Origin: Australia
• Batch Number: E1001982

Previous batch: E1001514 (Production Date: 2023-12)

Quality Guarantee – GC/MS and GC/FID tests

Vessel brand essential oils are tested using GC/MS and GC/FID methods, confirming their authenticity, purity, and compliance with the natural plant profile.

The analysis uses gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC/MS) in SCAN mode to precisely identify each component. Quantitative composition is determined by GC/FID. This ensures that we offer only natural oils, without synthetic additives – ideal for professional aromatherapy applications.

(INCI: Santalum Album Extract)