Sandalwood
Santalum album
Sandalwood is a name given to a class of fragrant woods that, unlike other aromatic woods, can retain their fragrance for decades. Both the wood and oil have been highly valued for centuries and Sandalwood has a documented history of many applications. It was traditionally used as an incense in religious ceremonies and for enhancing meditation, and the Egyptians used sandalwood for embalming. Sandalwood is very beneficial to the skin; it can help reduce the appearance of skin imperfections and it promotes a healthy, smooth looking complexion. Sandalwood has a sweet, woody, uplifting aroma and is frequently used in meditation for its grounding effects.
Sandalwood
Santalum album
Primary Benefits
- Promotes healthy looking, smooth skin.
- Reduces the appearance of scars and skin imperfections.
- Enhances mood.
- Frequently used in meditation for its grounding and uplifting properties.
Uses
- For an at-home spa experience, fill a large bowl with steaming water, then apply 1-2 drops of Sandalwood to your face and cover head with a towel. Place your face above the steaming water. Your skin will feel nourished and rejuvenated.
- Apply 1-2 drops to wet hair to help restore moisture and give hair a silky shine.
- Inhale Sandalwood directly from palms or diffuse to lessen tension and balance emotions.
Directions for Use
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
Sandalwood
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Sourcing
How Does it Work?
The sandalwood tree is a hemiparasitic plant. This means that it connects to the roots of other plants for its water and nutrients. It will tap into the root system of a tree or plant until that tree or plant dies, then the roots will grow until it finds another one. The sandalwood tree grows between 4 and 9 m tall. The essential oil is steam distilled from the wood. It can take up to 10 days to distill. The highest concentration of oil is in the heartwood (centre) of the tree. Because of this, older trees produce a higher yield and higher quality oil. It takes at least 15 years before a sandalwood tree is mature enough for harvest. Unlike other woods, sandalwood retains its fragrance for decades.
doTERRA Sourcing Principles
Alongside doTERRA’s efforts to source the highest quality essential oils, there is also a commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of farmers, harvesters, distillers, and their communities. doTERRA's mutually beneficial sourcing principles are a key element of the company's mission and core values. Some are as follows:
- Generating Jobs Reducing poverty by creating and sustaining jobs.
- Fair, On-Time Payments Consistent, fair payments to producers, including prepayments.
- Building Supplier Capacity Supporting farmers, producers and distillers through training and financial support.
- Sustaining Long-term Partnerships Multi-year contracts with growers and distillers based on solidarity and respect.
What's in your bottle?
You will find your Quality ID on the bottom of doTERRA single essential oil bottles purchased after May 2016. The Quality ID will contain a series of six or seven numbers and one letter.
Sandalwood Santalum album
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