Details
Botanical Name
Santalum album
Benefits and Qualities
Sandalwood water's soothing character aids in ordering the emotions. The same principles that give sandalwood essence its power to enhance psychic harmony are found here. Sandalwood water is particularly indicated for skin care, notably for rehydrating epidermis irritated by dermatological maladies.
Production
Obtained by hydrodistillation of the wood of santalum austro-caledonicum.
The Plant
Sandalwood originated on the Indian south-continent where soon it was associated with purification rites as much as incense. Like incense, sandalwood assists in spiritual elevation. In southeast Asia sandalwood oil and rosewater are used together to wash the body and mind of their sins.
Parfume-Creation
Woody, sweet-balsamic odour; warm and velvety.
Description olfactive
Base note. Woody, sweet, warm, lingering
Application
For the Bath, Massage, Parfume Industry, Taking Care, Beauty Aid
Olfactory Family
Woody
Virtues
Balance