Sandalwood is an expensive oil but a worthwhile investment when one considers its wonderful properties. It is excellent for promoting healthy skin. Santalum album, or Indian sandalwood, is a threatened species near to extinction. Sandalwood trees are slow-growing, taking thirty to sixty years for a tree to reach full maturity. The tree is cut and distilled; the yellowish, fragrant wood is sold in thin scrapings. The demand for oil has resulted in over-harvesting of the trees. This means the price for pure sandalwood oil is very high.
How to Use Sandalwood Oil
Steam Inhalation
Steam inhalation helps with maintaining a healthy skin. You can add a few drops to a basin of steaming hot water, cover the head with a towel and inhale.
Massage
Massaging with sandalwood enhances its soothing effects. For a great skin care oil, blend 3 drops of sandalwood with a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil. For a more intense, sensual massage oil, add 2 drops of jasmine or rose essential oil.
Skincare
Sandalwood oil is great for cleansing the skin and is a wonderful oil to add to massage and facial oils, bath oils, aftershaves, lotions and creams. It is especially useful for occasional dry skin. Adding a few drops to an unscented, natural cream or blending with jojoba oil will aid in maintenance of healthy skin. For occasional dry skin, blend 10 drops of pure sandalwood with 6 drops of geranium and 30ml sweet almond oil and massage into the skin.
Hair
Dry hair will benefit by simply adding a few drops of sandalwood oil to rinsing water.
About the author
Fleur Hupston is a professional freelance writer. She is passionate about natural, healthy living and is currently studying to be a naturopath. She divides her time between writing for Natural News and various other sites, home schooling her children and studying part time.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
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