Sandalwood spicatum Essential Oil Information Page

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🌿 Australian Sandalwood Essential Oil Information

Fusanus spicatus – West Australian Sandalwood Essential Oil
100% pure organic whole essential oil — sustainably grown and distilled in Western Australia.

Product Identification
Property Details
INCI Name Fusanus spicatus (Sandalwood) wood oil
CAS Number 8024-35-9 / 92875-02-0
Extraction Method Steam Distilled
Parts Used Heartwood
Origin Australia (Western)
Common Names W.A. Sandalwood, West Australian Sandalwood, Australian Sandalwood
Appearance Clear to yellow, slightly viscous liquid
Odour Note Sweet, woody, slightly smoky, balsamic-woody, warm & rich. Base note — excellent fixative
Main Components 20–45% Santalol (15–25% α-santalol & 5–20% β-santalol), 2.5–15% α‑farnesol, 2–10% α‑bergamotol, 1–10% Lanceol, 5.1–7.8% β‑curcumen‑12‑ol
Quality 100% pure organic whole essential oil
Solubility Soluble in ethanol & carrier oils; insoluble in water
Storage Condition Store cool, dry, away from light, children, and pets

Key Benefits & Uses
Category Details
Skin Health Gentle yet effective for acne-prone, oily, mature, sensitive skin; soothes mild inflammations, bites, rashes, redness.
Body Care Relieves muscle spasms, mild pain, cramps; supports relaxation; calming for stress-caused tension and digestive cramp relief.
Emotional & Mind Sedative, calming, balancing; helps with deep fatigue, burnout, low libido; promotes focus and a peaceful state.
Respiratory Mild expectorant and respiratory tonic.
Beauty & Grooming Soothing after-shave creams, balms, even complexion skincare, massage candles, beard oils, perfumed lotions/shampoos.
Perfumery Stable base note and natural fixative; blends seamlessly with floral, woody, resinous, and spicy profiles.

How to Use Australian Sandalwood Oil
Application Effectiveness Method & Dilution
Body Massage +++ 1–6 drops/10ml carrier (0.5–2%). Works well with sandalwood seed oil, sesame, apricot, grapeseed; for dry skin — wheat germ or avocado oil.
Itchy/Inflamed Skin ++ 2–4 drops/10ml carrier (1–2%). Options: sandalwood seed oil, oat oil, calendula, hemp seed, shea, St John’s Wort, plus lavender EO.
Daily Face Care ++ 1–3 drops/10ml carrier (0.5–1%). Use seed oils like rosehip, jojoba, hazelnut, evening primrose.
Body & Hair Care ++ 2–6 drops/10ml base for bath oils, beard oil, aftershave, shampoos, massage candles.
Bath +++ Mix 8–12 drops with 20ml glycerine/Castile soap or 1 handful Epsom salts before adding to warm bath; soak for 20 minutes.
Diffusion +++ Ultrasonic diffuser: 10 min, 3×/day for calm and meditation.
Perfume Creation +++ Base note for jasmine, rose, neroli, vetiver, patchouli, benzoin, vanilla.

Popular Blending Companions
Family Oils
Floral Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley
Citrus Neroli, Bergamot
Woody Vetiver, Patchouli
Resinous Frankincense, Myrrh, Benzoin
Spicy Coriander, Cinnamon, Clove
Sacred Myrrh, Frankincense
Herbal/Soft Rosewood, Geranium, Palmarosa

Example Aromatherapy & Skincare Recipes
Recipe Ingredients
Balancing Massage 4 drops Sandalwood, 4 drops Neroli, 3 drops Grapefruit in 30ml carrier
Meditation Diffuser 4 drops Sandalwood, 3 drops Frankincense, 2 drops Myrrh
Relaxing Beard Oil 3 drops Sandalwood, 2 drops Cedarwood, 10ml jojoba oil
Even Complexion Face Cream 2 drops Sandalwood, 2 drops Rose Geranium in 10ml cream base
Stress-Sleep Pillow Spray 6 drops Sandalwood, 5 drops Lavender, 3 drops Juniper Berry in 100ml water + solubiliser

Safety & Precautions
Caution Details
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Avoid during first 3 months unless advised
Estrogen-like Action Avoid in estrogen-dependent/related conditions
Cardiac/Hypertension/Epilepsy Avoid unless directed by a healthcare provider
Photosensitivity Use primarily in night skincare to avoid sun sensitisation
Undiluted Use Never apply neat
Patch Test Perform before first use
Storage Keep cool, away from light, children, and pets

Australian Sandalwood (Fusanus spicatus) is the most readily available sandalwood on the market, offering a smooth, warm, woody base note, a sustainable origin, and excellent versatility in perfumery, cosmetics, and emotional wellbeing uses.

If you want, I can now compile all three sandalwoods — Indian, New Caledonia, and Australian — into a comparative table so customers can quickly understand the differences in aroma, Santalol content, applications, and sustainability.