SANDALWOOD NEW CALEDONIA OIL 

SANTALUM AUSTROCALEDONICUM

ESSENTIAL OIL

General tonic. Circulatory. Articulation and venous comfort. 

Skin regenerating. In acne, blemish prone oily skins, in mature skins, sensitive skins, very dry & atopic skins, skin itches & inflammations. 

In diffusion and meditation: appeasing, nerves calming, relaxation and serenity. Balancing.

IDENTIFICATION

INCI name: Santalum austrocaledonicum oil

CAS number:91845-48-6

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EXTRACTION METHOD: steam distilled essential oil

PARTS USED: wood.

ORIGIN: New Caledonia

COMMON NAMES: Yellow sandalwood, New Caledonia Sandalwood.

APPEARANCE: Pale yellow to amber yellow liquid.

ODOUR NOTE:  Sweet, woody, warm with a long lasting, rich, dry down. Base note, excellent fixative.

QUALITY: 100 % pure organic and whole essential oil. Aromatic molecule: Santalol. For use in Aromatherapy, natural perfumery, cosmetic and personal care formulations. Soluble in Ethanol and Carrier (fixed oils); Insoluble in water.

Active ingredients: Santalol (cis-α-Santalol, cis-β-Santalol, cis-epi- β-Santalol)

STORAGE CONDITION: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from light. Keep away from children and pets.

INFOS AND INTERESTING FACTS

Rich in alpha-Santalol.

Our Yellow sandalwood essential oil sustainably replaces the white Sandalwood from Mysore in India (Santalum album), whose wood exploitation has been banned due to over exploitation. (Santalum album is now a protected species, under strict conservation laws). Yellow sandalwood essential oil has the same properties and efficiency as the white sandalwood (Santalol). Our essential oil comes from Agro-forestry plantations in New Caledonia, where the rich, aromatic oil is distilled after wood trimming maintenance operations.

• Lymphatic and venous decongestant, 
• Tonic, Venous toner, circulatory
• Pulmonary and urinary antiseptic.
• Expectorant
• Nerve calming, sedative
• Anti-depressive, balancing.
• Diuretic
• Analgesic
• Antispasmodic
• Skin regenerator, tissue conditioner

IN WELL-BEING MASSAGES OILS, CREAMS, OINTMENTS AND COMPRESSES:

• In tonic, balancing and revitalizing massages.
• In local application natural formulas for chest, legs or stomach aimed at relieving congestions related discomforts, Urinary tract concerns (cystitis, prostatic…), Circulatory concerns (Varicose veins, heavy legs…), Respiratory congestions (dry coughs…) and inflammation concerns (rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago…).
• In soothing massage blends applied on the, to help ease stress related stomach tensions, cramps/spasms, indigestions.

IN AYURVEDA, AS ONE OF THE STAPLE OILS.

• In massages, compresses for varicose veins and other related circulatory concerns.
• For various urinary tract infections, applied in localized massage
• To promote relaxation and help induce meditative states.
• Diffusions, frictions, or localized massages, to help in cases of respiratory infections, chronic bronchitis, dry cough, and sore throat.
• In body massages or lower back massages, to help boost libido. Reported as aphrodisiac.
• In targeted or localized massages to soothe muscular spasms and discomforts, inflammation, rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago
• In cosmetic creams targeting wrinkles, rosacea, psoriasis, eczema, varicose ulcer, itching and skin inflammation.
• To help combat insomnia and promote restful sleep, in afternoon calming massages (or before bed)
• To help soothe stomach cramps due to difficult digestion. 
• To help eliminate excessive fluid retention.

IN BODY CARE & BEAUTY RECIPES for all skin types. Especially in atopic, dry, dull, cracked, chapped skin care, sandalwood essential oil is added to lotion and toners to help reduce inflammation, redness and rashes. Also found in many revitalizing skin care aimed at mature skins and wrinkles concerns.

IN DIFFUSION AND ROOM SPRAYS to promote serenity and to balance mood swings. Sandalwood essential oil is one of the main oils recommended in meditation blends to help induce calm and focus. It is recognized for its anti-depression, balancing and relaxing benefits and is also recommended for stress related sleeping concerns. Sandalwood is a favourite tonic oil, known to re-energize mind and body alike: in deep fatigues, burnouts or loss of libido.

IN NATURAL PERFUMERY: Sandalwood essential oil is considered an excellent fixative in natural perfumes compositions, helping to hold lighter notes longer on the skin. Sandalwood is a woody base note with sweet creamy and flowery under tones. The essential oil is often the base fragrance in the creation of Classic Attar

Fantastic for this use +++

Acceptable (suitable) for this use ++

In Massages, personal hygiene, and body care +++

• For Balancing, appeasing and sensual body massages or to boost blood circulation (varicose veins, heavy legs, deep fatigue, low libido) +++: use 1 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration). Applied in relaxing back massages or in circulatory massages on legs. Yellow Sandalwood associate well with Sesame seed oil, Apricot kernel oil, Grapeseed oil. For dry skins with Wheat germ oil and avocado oil. 
• For regenerating, tonic face care creams, especially for rosacea, ++: use 1 to 3 drops essential oil per 10 ml carrier or base (0.5 to 1 % concentration) You can choose any of the following nourishing carrier oils: Rosehip, Evening primrose, Jojoba, Apricot kernel, Hazelnut or any other that suit your skin condition best.
• To create sensual body & hair care oils +++use 2 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (1 to 2 % concentration) 
• Relaxation and serenity Bath: first mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil with 20 ml vegetable glycerine or 1 cup of Epsom salts +++

Diffusion to promote relaxation and meditation: +++

• Calming to the nervous system, and appeasing use yellow sandalwood in Ultrasonic Diffusers or air sprays for a grounding, calm, relaxing, peaceful ambiances mixed with other essential oils, for meditation purposes or to create a +++ use 10 min 3 times a day. 

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• For balancing body massage oils: with Neroli and grapefruit essential oils
• For a classic flowery perfume with Jasmine, rose and ylang-ylang
• With Floral top notes Lily-of-the-Valley or citrussy notes like Neroli and Bergamot.
• With Middle notes Coriander, Geranium 
• With Other base notes like Vetiver, Benzoin, Vanilla and Patchouli
• With vanilla for an enticingly fragrance that you would like to eat.
• With other “sacred” oils Myrrh and Frankincense 
• For well-being balancing back and neck massages, with neroli and grapefruit e.o.
• For sleep promoting and relaxation with juniper berry, rose and lavender
• For stress and anxious states, for meditations: Frankincense, Eucalyptus smithii, Peppermint
• For stomach massage to ease urinary tract concerns: Bergamot, Roman chamomile, Eucalyptus radiata, lavender
• “Love” potions with cinnamon essential oil, Rosewood essential oil or Neroli, Benzoin, Jasmine, Rose and vetiver
• Face creams: bay leaf e.o. and Palmarosa e.o. also with Cardamom, Lavender, and Rose geranium 

ATTENTION: True Sandalwood are trees from the genius SANTALUM. Sandalwoods have been revered for the beauty and durability of their wood material itself, and for the long-lasting and highly aromatic quality of the essential oils they produce. 

Several different species of Sandalwood are grown commercially throughout the world, that all have different concentration in Santalol (cis-Alpha Santalol & cis-Beta Santalol)), the aromatic molecule responsible for the beneficial properties of sandalwood essential oils. 

It is those concentrations in Santalol that will dictate the sandalwood essential oils aromatic quality and choice of applications: Aromatherapy, Skincare and emotional well-being formulations, high end cosmetics, luxurious Natural perfumery, or fragrance industry.

Historically and to this day (2021), Indian Sandalwood, the Santalum album ORIGINATING FROM INDIA still detains the record in Santalol concentration.

For more information on the different True Sandalwood essential oils

For uses on skin applications, Sandalwood essential oil can be photosensitizing and is best used incorporated into nighttime skincare. Avoid sun exposure. 

Note that Sandalwood essential oil is categorized as Oestrogen-like*. 

Not to be used by people with cardiac, hypertension or with epilepsy conditions.

* Estrogen-like essential oils contain molecules that can mimic the action of estrogen in the body. Avoid all skin applications until you seek medical advice, in case of estrogen dependent/related existing conditions.

Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding 

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt