Santalum album (Sandalwood) wood extract






AKA: Sandalwood wood extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Ayurvedic
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to India. Derived from the heartwood of Santalum album trees native to India and the Santalaceae family. Extracted through steam distillation or solvent extraction of the aromatic wood material.
santalum album (sandalwood) wood extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Santalaceae (Sandalwood family)
Plant Part
Wood
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84787-70-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Adds Fragrance
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Adds pleasant scent
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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