Santalum Spicata Wood Oil
What Santalum Spicata Wood Oil is & what it does
Santalum Spicata Wood Oil is an essential oil distilled from the wood of the Australian sandalwood tree. In cosmetic formulas it is used mainly as a natural fragrance and aromatic component, valued for its warm, woody scent, and it is sometimes included for its traditional skin-conditioning reputation. As with most essential oils, it is added at low concentrations and contributes to the sensory profile of a product rather than its core performance. It is not a UV filter and provides no sun protection on its own.
What is Santalum Spicata Wood Oil?
Santalum Spicata Wood Oil is an essential oil distilled from the wood of the Australian sandalwood tree. In cosmetics it is used mainly as a natural fragrance ingredient with a warm, woody scent.
What does Santalum Spicata Wood Oil do in skincare?
It is generally used to add a natural sandalwood aroma and is sometimes included for its traditional skin-conditioning reputation. It is not a UV filter, so it does not contribute any sun protection.
Is Santalum Spicata Wood Oil safe?
As an essential oil it is typically used at low concentrations and is generally considered well tolerated in cosmetic products. Because essential oils can be a source of fragrance sensitivity for some people, those with very reactive skin may prefer to patch test first.
Sunscreens with Santalum Spicata Wood Oil
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Sarah Chapman Skin Insurance Spf 50+
83/100
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Soleil Toujours Extrème UV 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 45
78/100
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Soleil Toujours Organic Sheer Sunscreen Mist SPF 50
66/100
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Soleil Toujours Organic Set + Protect Micro Mist Spf 30
66/100
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Sarah Chapman Skin Insurance SPF 30
54/100