Sandalwood Oil
The sacred oil of tranquility and balance. Prized for millennia, sandalwood oil soothes irritated scalps, regulates sebum production, and creates the perfect environment for healthy hair growth.
The sacred oil of tranquility and balance. Prized for millennia, sandalwood oil soothes irritated scalps, regulates sebum production, and creates the perfect environment for healthy hair growth.
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India & Australia
Alpha & Beta-santalol
Sandalwood has been revered as one of the world's most precious aromatic materials for over 4,000 years. Known as "Chandana" in Sanskrit, meaning "that which delights the mind," sandalwood has played a central role in spiritual practices, medicine, and beauty rituals across Asian civilizations.
Ancient Egyptian embalmers used sandalwood oil in their mummification process, believing it preserved both body and soul. The oil was so valued that it was often worth more than gold, traded along the Silk Road as a luxury commodity reserved for royalty and religious ceremonies.
In Ayurvedic medicine, sandalwood has been documented in texts dating back to 700 BCE as a cooling agent that balances all three doshas (constitutional types). Indian royalty would apply sandalwood paste to their scalps to maintain healthy hair and prevent premature graying, a practice still followed in traditional Indian weddings today.
Buddhist and Hindu temples have burned sandalwood for millennia, believing its aroma aids meditation and spiritual enlightenment. The wood's slow growth—taking 30-60 years to develop its aromatic heartwood—has made genuine sandalwood oil increasingly rare and precious in modern times.
Sandalwood oil offers unique benefits for scalp health through its exceptional anti-inflammatory and balancing properties, making it particularly effective for sensitive or problematic scalps.
The alpha and beta-santalol compounds in sandalwood oil possess potent anti-inflammatory properties that calm irritated scalps. Research has shown these compounds inhibit inflammatory markers like COX-2 and 5-LOX, reducing scalp redness, itching, and flaking associated with conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis.
Sandalwood oil uniquely balances sebum production without over-drying or over-stimulating the scalp. This makes it ideal for:
Studies have demonstrated sandalwood oil's effectiveness against various scalp pathogens:
While not a primary growth stimulant, sandalwood oil supports healthy hair growth by creating optimal scalp conditions. Its ability to improve blood circulation when massaged into the scalp ensures better nutrient delivery to hair follicles. The oil's stress-reducing aromatherapeutic properties also help minimize stress-related hair loss.
A 2014 study in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology found that sandalwood oil application reduced scalp inflammation markers by 68% and improved overall scalp health scores in 89% of participants with inflammatory scalp conditions.
Sandalwood oil's therapeutic properties extend far beyond hair care:
In India, sandalwood paste mixed with rose water has been a traditional hair mask for centuries. Japanese geishas used sandalwood oil to add shine and fragrance to their elaborate hairstyles. Australian Aboriginal peoples have used native sandalwood species for scalp treatments and ceremonial hair preparations.
We source sustainable sandalwood oil from ethical plantations that practice responsible harvesting. Our formulations use therapeutic concentrations that maximize scalp benefits while respecting this precious resource. The oil is carefully balanced with complementary ingredients to enhance its soothing and balancing properties.
Due to overharvesting, Indian sandalwood is now protected. We use only sustainably sourced Australian sandalwood or synthetic santalol compounds that provide identical benefits without environmental impact.