Santalum Album Extract
What Santalum Album Extract is & what it does
Santalum Album Extract is obtained from sandalwood, Santalum album, a tree prized for its aromatic wood. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it acts as a skin-conditioning and soothing agent and can also contribute fragrance from its naturally aromatic components. A notable property is the sandalwood-derived compounds that are studied for their calming feel on the skin.
What does Santalum Album Extract do in skincare?
Santalum Album Extract, from sandalwood, is used as a skin-conditioning and soothing agent and can also add fragrance from its naturally aromatic compounds. Sandalwood-derived components are studied for their calming feel on the skin.
Is Santalum Album Extract natural or synthetic?
It is natural in origin, derived from the wood of the sandalwood tree, Santalum album. It is then processed into an extract for cosmetic use.
Is Santalum Album Extract safe?
Sandalwood extract is widely used in cosmetics, though because it carries aromatic and fragrance components it may cause sensitivity in fragrance-sensitive skin. A patch test is sensible with any new product. We do not make medical claims about it.
Sunscreens with Santalum Album Extract
We rate 11 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Lira Clinical SPF Classic Tint Sunscreen
82/100
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Lycogel Breathable Camouflage Foundation Spf 30
81/100
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MyChelle Dermaceuticals Replenishing Solar Defense Spf 30
74/100
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Apothekari Shade SPF 30
74/100
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Skin Script Sheer Protection SPF 30
73/100
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Earthly Wellness Essence Sun Gel Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa++++
71/100
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Hale & Hush Broad Spectrum SPF 30
70/100
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Supergoop! Play Body Mousse Spf 50 With Blue Sea Kale
68/100
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Supergoop! Super Power Sunscreen Mousse Broad Spectrum Spf 50
64/100
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Vivreen SPF 50 PA+++ 22 Suscreen Lotion
59/100