Desert Dry Complete Sandalwood Oil

Source: Australia

Species: Santalum spicatum

Method: Steam-distilled

Perfumers’ notes:

As well as Australian sandalwood’s archetypal warm, woody, creamy and spicy notes, the Desert Dry collection has varying levels of resinous facets akin to olibanum or myrrh plus mineral nuances, reminiscent of the dry country they come from.

The oil works well in a wide range of fragrance applications from fine fragrance to body care, soap, candles, or air care applications, as well as incense and bakhour.

Aromatherapists’ notes:

Sandalwood is warm, grounding and fortifying, with many benefits for the mind and body. To apply topically dilute in a carrier oil (like jojoba oil), or diffuse using blends.

Across the globe, sandalwood has captured the imagination of those who live with the tree.

For Aboriginal people who have been custodians of sandalwood for more than 60,000 years, it is culturally and spiritually significant. At times of contemplation or stress, the wood is burned on the coals to align the mind, body and spirit and support decision-making. Also known for it’s powerful anti-microbial activity, poultices of ground sandalwood and herbs were applied to topical cuts and infections. By smashing the roots and creating an infusion, a liquid could be applied topically to arthritis and to relieve itching, supporting scientific studies demonstrating the anti-inflammatory properties of the oil.

Reported benefits of sandalwood essential oil include:

• Calming, grounding, soothing.

• Soothes and moisturises skin.

• Sleep, stress and meditation aid.

The metaphysical benefits of sandalwood include:

• Meditation-aid (mental clarity, crown chakra)

• Connection (third eye)

• Grounding (root chakras)

• Mood enhancing (solar plexus chakra)

• Aphrodisiac (sacral chakra)

To learn more, read Gabriel Mojay’s exploration of sandalwood in the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapist’s In Essence magazine.

We only use sandalwood from managed lands where harvesting is complemented by intensive replanting, and ecosystems are cared for to preserve biodiversity.

Our oil is created by fusing wood from renewable, cultivated forestry projects and managed biodiverse desert forests.

As an ethical supplier we are full UEBT members and hold Ecovadis Gold rating for our sustainability efforts. We have been humbled to receive numerous awards including Sedex Best Collaborative Effort and the United Nations Equator Prize for our work.