Sandalwood oil is extracted from the heartwood of the Santalum album tree. It has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and has demonstrated biological activity as an anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-proliferative agent. Sandalwood oil is commonly known as Mysore Sandalwood oil, Mysore the region where Santalum Album has been grown for more than 2000 years. It is used in a variety of cosmetic products as a skin conditioning, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory agent.
{"Anti-inflammatory": "Sandalwood oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to reduce redness and swelling of the skin.", "Anti-microbial": "It also has antibacterial and antifungal properties that can help to clear up acne and other skin infections.", "Anti-proliferative": "Sandalwood oil has been shown to inhibit the growth of all cells lines tested with IC50s ranging from 7 to 126\u03bcm (unpublished data, 2010, Southern Research Institute, Birmingham Alabama). Interestingly, this cytotoxicity was generally not seen when album oil was applied to non-cancerous cells.", "Hydrating": "Sandalwood oil is a natural moisturizer that can help to keep the skin hydrated and soft.", "Anti-aging": "Sandalwood is rich in antioxidants that maintain the buoyancy of the skin, helping skin fight damage caused by free radicals. Its astringent properties lift skin, keeping it from sagging, while preventing fine lines that might be caused by harsh environmental toxins.", "Acne-reducing": "Sandalwood has a soothing effect, reducing inflammation caused by breakouts. Its powerful antifungal and antimicrobial properties also work to clean skin, preventing harmful bacteria from entering pores and causing further acne.", "Scar-reducing": "By improving the elasticity of skin cells and evening out skin tone, sandalwood oil can be beneficial in reducing the appearance of scars.", "Skin-tone-evening": "Sandalwood contains high levels of alpha-santalol, which works to inhibit the production of tyrosinase. Tyrosinase is one of the key enzymes that produces melanin in the skin, so by prohibiting tyrosinase, sandalwood oil works to lighten and even out skin tone, preventing and eliminating dark spots and discoloration."}
All skin types, even sensitive skin
SAO contains no known carcinogens and was not genotoxic in the Bacillus subtilis rec-assay.
Do not use sandalwood oil if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use sandalwood oil on children under the age of 6. Do not apply sandalwood oil to broken or irritated skin. If you experience any skin irritation, discontinue use of sandalwood oil.
Santalum album tree
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Sandalwood oil is obtained from the plant Santalum album, commonly named sandalwood. It is a small tropical tree native to Southern India and Southeast Asia, and the tree is mainly used to obtain sandalwood, oil, and its fragrant inner wood which is of religious importance in India. Additionally, it has been used in India for ages for various skin ailments similar to pruritus in the summer season, to dry out secretions, combat odor, and provide soothing relief. It is the second-costliest wood in the world. The oil is extracted by steam distillation and possesses therapeutic value. The oil consists of compounds like sesquiterpenes, alcohols, and santalol. Sandalwood oil is used in a variety of cosmetic products. Its aromatic ingredient, santalol, is mainly used in aromatherapy and as a masking agent. It is also believed to restore damaged skin cells and reduce redness and blemishes from the skin. According to the ancient Ayurvedic method, the piece of wood is rubbed against a stone gently with a tiny bit of water and applied to the skin, which is believed to promote skin complexion, radiance, and glow. It also functions as an astringent, which can make a complex with skin protein forms, such as dead bacteria or dead skin cells, and help clear them from the top layer of the skin. As a result, fresh cells appear from below, making the skin look radiant. As a masking agent, it is used to mask the undesirable smell of other ingredients in cosmetic products. Santalum album seed extract is used in a variety of cosmetic products as a skin conditioning, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory agent. It is used in creams, lotions, gels, perfumes, fragrances, bath products, and other skin and hair care products.
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