Description
🌍 Origin & Background
Sandalwood (Santalum album) is native to India, particularly Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. It has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine, perfumery, religious rituals, and aromatherapy.
Its therapeutic and aromatic properties make it a highly valued essential oil worldwide.
🌱 Plant Description & Raw Material
Santalum album is a small to medium-sized tree with fragrant heartwood. The essential oil is concentrated in the mature heartwood, which is carefully harvested. Quality depends on tree age (≥15–20 years), soil, climate, and distillation efficiency.
🔥 Extraction Method
Sandalwood Essential Oil is obtained via steam distillation of heartwood chips. This process preserves the rich woody fragrance and therapeutic constituents.
Each batch is GC-MS analyzed to ensure authenticity, purity, and chemical composition.
🔬 Chemical Composition (GC-MS Profile)
Major constituents include:
- α-Santalol (40–55%) – principal component
- β-Santalol (15–25%)
- α-Bisabolol
- Farnesol (trace)
- Other sesquiterpenes
(Constituent percentages may vary depending on origin, tree age, and distillation.)
🌿 Aroma Profile & Physical Characteristics
- Color: Pale yellow to golden brown
- Aroma: Woody, sweet, warm, long-lasting
- Consistency: Medium viscosity
- Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils
🌿 Applications & Benefits
Cosmetics & Skincare
Used in creams, lotions, facial oils, soaps, and perfumes for skin rejuvenation, calming, and fragrance.
Aromatherapy & Wellness
Valued for relaxation, meditation, stress relief, and emotional balance.
Therapeutic & Traditional Use
Traditionally used for anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, wound healing, and skin-soothing properties.
Perfumery & Fragrance
Used as a base note in high-end perfumes, attars, and incense.
🌿 Blending Compatibility
Blends well with:
Rose, Lavender, Geranium, Patchouli, Bergamot, Palmarosa, Vetiver, Jasmine
⚠️ Safety & Precautions
- For external use only
- Dilute before topical application
- Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas
- Keep out of reach of children
- Consult healthcare professional if pregnant or nursing
📦 Wholesale Supply & Bulk Ordering
We supply Sandalwood Essential Oil wholesale, direct from our manufacturing facility in India, with order tiers from sample quantities through <5KG, 5–25KG, 25–100KG, and 100KG+. Our manufacturing facility holds GMP, HACCP, HALAL, and ISO 9001:2015 certification, covering quality management, hygiene, and religious-dietary compliance across the full production process. Every wholesale order includes GC-MS testing, a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and MSDS documentation, with packaging available in 1kg, 5kg, 10kg, and 25kg HDPE or aluminum containers. Contact our export team for current wholesale pricing and lead times.
