The Sandalwood tree has been a source of medical, spiritual and practical nourishment over generations. It was one of the earliest items trades across the silk road and features in Buddhist Scriptures, The Epics, Puranas and Vedas. Many religious texts describe Sandalwood as having the ability to create a bridge between worlds and as such, it is often burned in and around temples and during cultural ceremonies.
In the cosmetic industry Sandalwood is used in natural perfumery and in high end skin care products for its calming, self-esteem boosting, soothing and aphrodisiac properties.
Perfumery Note:
Base/ Fixative.
Origin
Heartwood of the Sandalwood Tree which is now a protected species around the world. Indian Sandalwood is most famously associated with the city of Mysore.
Key chemistry:
Santalol.
Process
Steam distilled from the heartwood.
Appearance
Clear, Yellowish Viscous oil
Odour:
Deep, soft, woody, smooth oil with a sweet balsamic back note.
Solubility
Oil
Heat stability
Good but typically added during cool-down phase of production.
Typical use level
0.05-0.5% typically but can be used at up to 2% in skin care.
Examples of applications
Incense, skin care, perfumery, after-shaves.
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