Sandalwood Essential Oil
Sandalwood essential oil is a luxurious, woody-scented ingredient prized in British skincare and fragrance for its calming aroma and skin-soothing properties. Extracted from the heartwood of the sandalwood tree, it is commonly used in creams, serums, face oils and perfumes to add a sophisticated scent while helping to comfort the skin.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare sandalwood essential oil functions as a fragrant component and soothing agent. Its rich, creamy aroma provides a natural alternative to synthetic fragrances in high-end moisturisers, balms and hair treatments. When properly diluted it helps condition the skin and hair, contributing to a smoother, more refined feel in both rinse-off and leave-on formulations popular with UK beauty brands.
Key benefits
- Delivers a warm, woody fragrance to skincare and haircare products
- Helps soothe and comfort dry or irritated-feeling skin
- Conditions and softens hair for improved manageability
- Adds a luxurious sensory experience to facial oils and creams
- Blends well with floral and citrus notes in perfumery
- Supports a refined, polished skin texture in leave-on treatments
Best for
dry skin, sensitive skin, mature skin, normal skin
Where it comes from
Sandalwood essential oil is steam-distilled from the heartwood of Santalum album, an evergreen tree native to India and parts of Southeast Asia. The oil is prized for its deep, creamy aroma that develops as the tree matures.
Products with Sandalwood Essential Oil
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Sandalwood Essential Oil than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Sleep Mist (50ml) Aromatherapy
- Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Sleep Mist (50ml) Aromatherapy Associates