Santalum spicatum (Australian Sandalwood) wood oil

AKA: Australian Sandalwood Wood Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Ayurvedic
Not Clean
OriginNative to India. Derived from the heartwood of Santalum spicatum trees in the Santalaceae family, native to Australia and India. Obtained through steam distillation of the dried wood material.
Santalum Spicatum [Australian Sandalwood] Wood Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Santalaceae (Sandalwood family)
Plant Part
Wood
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Wound Healing
Brightens Skin
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR