{"product_id":"sandalwood-essential-oil","title":"Sandalwood Essential Oil","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSandalwood Essential Oil — INCI Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndian sandalwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred INCI name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santalum Album Wood Oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative supplier-listed INCI:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santalum Album Oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSantalum album\u003c\/em\u003e L.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indian Sandalwood, East Indian Sandalwood, White Sandalwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santalaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heartwood and wood chips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam or hydrodistillation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAS numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8006-87-9 and\/or 84787-70-2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEC number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 284-111-1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant-derived essential oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandalwood Essential Oil is a viscous aromatic oil obtained by distilling the fragrant heartwood of \u003cem\u003eSantalum album\u003c\/em\u003e. It possesses a rich, creamy, woody and softly sweet aroma and is widely used as a long-lasting base note in perfumes, soaps, body oils and luxury skincare products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recognized \u003cstrong\u003eSantalum Album Wood Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e ingredient is obtained from sandalwood and functions as a fragrance in cosmetic formulations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCosmetic functions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrancing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasks undesirable formulation odours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides a warm, woody base note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps anchor and extend lighter fragrance notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhances the sensory profile of skincare and haircare products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary recognized cosmetic function is \u003cstrong\u003efragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avoid unsupported medicinal claims such as treating acne, eczema or fungal infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear, pale-yellow to golden-yellow viscous liquid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, woody, creamy, warm, sweet and balsamic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil-soluble and soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; functions as a perfume base note\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrincipal aromatic constituents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpha-santalol and beta-santalol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical usage rate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacial oils and serums: 0.05–0.3%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreams and lotions: 0.05–0.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody oils and balms: 0.1–1%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoaps and rinse-off products: 0.2–1%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfumes and fragrance concentrates: According to the fragrance design and applicable IFRA limit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are formulation starting ranges, not universal safety limits. Follow the supplier’s current IFRA certificate, allergen declaration and SDS for the relevant finished-product category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFormulation guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd during the cool-down stage, preferably below 40°C, to reduce aromatic losses. Sandalwood essential oil cannot be added directly to water-based products without a suitable solubiliser or emulsifying system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConduct stability, compatibility and skin-safety testing. Avoid applying the concentrated essential oil directly to the skin or near the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formulators Hub Kenya","offers":[{"title":"10ml","offer_id":55472112009521,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false},{"title":"100ml","offer_id":55472112042289,"sku":null,"price":4800.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.formulatorshubkenya.com\/products\/sandalwood-essential-oil","provider":"Formulators Hub Kenya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}