Why Sandalwood is a Trusted Aromatherapy Ingredient

Sandalwood, also known as Santalum album, has a dense Australian history. Harvested for generations, it’s prized for both its distinctive warm, scent and therapeutic benefits. Native across Australia, sandalwood trees take up to 30 years for the heartwood (the core of the tree) to fully mature.

Highly sought after and slowly-growing, sandalwood has long been considered one of the world’s most valuable woods, at times equated with gold across various cultures. Beyond its use in decorative carvings that retain their scent for years, sandalwood’s true power lies in its essential oil, extracted through gentle stream distillation. 

Sandalwood essential oil is a staple in aromatherapy, known to calm the mind, support deep sleep and promote emotional balance. It also boasts natural antibacterial properties, making it useful for wound care and infection prevention and may help ease symptoms of colds, fever, and inflammatory conditions.

Top Benefits of Sandalwood in Our Essential Oil Blends

Encourages Deep Relaxation and Sleep

Sandalwood essential oil is beloved for its grounding, meditative aroma. It’s been used for centuries in spiritual rituals, meditation, and high-end fragrances. Its warm, woody scent helps set the tone for deep relaxation, whether you're winding down before bed or carving out a moment of calm in a busy day.

Pair it with other soothing oils like lavender, bergamot, or cedarwood, (like in our top-selling Aroma Snooze blend) to dial up the tranquility even more. 

Supports Emotional Balance and Meditation

Feeling frazzled? Sandalwood helps restore emotional harmony. A diffuser staple, it’s often used to quiet mental chatter, sharpen fous and support mindfulness. No matter if you’re starting your day with a grounding ritual or taking a midday reset, sandalwood’s calming effect can help boost clarity and ease emotional tension. 

Our Sanctuary organic blend is one of our favourites for creating a peaceful, focused atmosphere—perfect for both early mornings and slow evenings. 

Promotes Radiant, Healthy-Looking Skin

Sandalwood doesn’t just smell divine, it’s packed with skin loving benefits, too. Thanks to its natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, it can help reduce redness, soothe irritation and support clear, radiant skin. 

Sandalwood essential oil has also been studied for its antiviral and anticarcinogenic potential. Plus, it’s approved as a food additive and generally gentler on skin than some other essential oils, making it a safe and effective choice for topical use.

Best-Selling Sandalwood Essential Oil Blends

We're such fans of sandalwood essential oil that we've included it in some of our best-selling oil blends, so that our customers can enjoy its beautiful aroma and the great benefits it offers!

Our Snooze Roll-On is a fantastic way to use sandalwood essential oil topically, either to aid restful sleep or unwind after a stressful day. Just roll a small amount onto your temples, wrists, or the soles of your feet before bed to enjoy the relaxing effects. Featuring sandalwood oil paired with natural Vitamin E, jojoba oil, and some of our most popular oils like lavender and bergamot, your skin will love this blend too.

Creating some peace and tranquillity in your home is a breeze with our Sanctuary blend, which combines 6 of our best oils for relaxation to create your own relaxing sanctuary at home. Sandalwood is blended with Peru balsam, ylang ylang, patchouli, geranium, and sweet orange to create a beautiful woody citrus aroma.

You can use the power of sandalwood to enhance your skin’s natural beauty, with our all-season Skin Glow organic face oil, which pairs our favourite oils with essential fatty acids and antioxidants to reduce inflammation and nourish your skin. Our face oil is 100% organic with no GMO or animal testing, and features sandalwood oil, frankincense oil, chamomile extract, and geranium oil.

Helping your little one get some restful sleep can be a struggle at times, so we’ve created Hush Little Baby organic essential oil to help create a relaxing environment and soothe them at night, especially beneficial for aiding restlessness or distress. We’ve created a subtle blend of sandalwood, lavender, sweet orange, mandarin, and chamomile that smells delightful no matter your age!

How to Use Sandalwood Oil

Sandalwood oil is beautifully versatile and can be enjoyed in several ways. One of the most popular methods is diffusion; simply add a few drops to your high-qaulity diffuser or vaporiser to fill your space with a calming, grounding mst. Used in incense for thousands of years, sandalwood is perfect for creating a tranquil environment at home. With out certified organic, pure, and sustainable oils, you can relax knowing there are no chemical additives or pesticides.

Sandalwood essential oil benefits can also be gained topically when combined with a carrier oil in massage. You can use a roll-on or create your own to apply drops to targeted areas such as the temples, neck, or wrists. It can also be applied topically to naturally help your body heal from wounds and stave off infection, or to treat skin conditions like acne or blocked pores.

Shop Sandalwood Oil Blends 

Lively Living is proud of our sandalwood essential oils, offering Australia’s purest range of Australian Certified Organic oils, sourced exclusively from sustainable farms that do not use any pesticides or artificial additives. This gives you the highest quality product and the peace of mind that you’re only using natural oils for aromatherapy, massage, or for skincare.

Take advantage of our free shipping on orders over $300 and browse the range to see what is possible with the power of sandalwood oil!

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