Sandalwood Essential Oil
Best for: Warm, woody, grounding blends for quiet evenings and meditation
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
This sandalwood essential oil is Amyris balsamifera, also known as West Indian sandalwood or amyris, steam distilled from the wood and sourced from Haiti. It is a different species from East Indian sandalwood (Santalum album), with its own soft, warm, woody aroma, and works as a calm, lasting base note.
Its grounding woody scent is popular for creating a relaxed atmosphere in a diffuser or oil burner, especially for quiet evenings, meditation and wind-down time. As a base note it adds depth and helps anchor lighter florals, citrus and spice. Always dilute it before use on skin, and see the safety data sheet for full handling information.
- Soft, warm, woody aroma
- Calm, grounding base note that adds depth and lasting power
- Popular for meditation, quiet evenings and a relaxed atmosphere
- Blends smoothly with florals, citrus and spice
Blends well with: Bergamot, black pepper, geranium, lavender, myrrh, rose, vetiver and ylang ylang
About this oil
This sandalwood essential oil is Amyris balsamifera, also known as West Indian sandalwood or amyris, steam distilled from the wood and sourced from Haiti. It is a different species from East Indian sandalwood (Santalum album), with its own soft, warm, woody aroma, and works as a calm, lasting base note.
Its grounding woody scent is popular for creating a relaxed atmosphere in a diffuser or oil burner, especially for quiet evenings, meditation and wind-down time. As a base note it adds depth and helps anchor lighter florals, citrus and spice. Always dilute it before use on skin, and see the safety data sheet for full handling information.
- Soft, warm, woody aroma
- Calm, grounding base note that adds depth and lasting power
- Popular for meditation, quiet evenings and a relaxed atmosphere
- Blends smoothly with florals, citrus and spice
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 3–5 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water for a warm, woody, grounding room aroma, on its own or with lavender or bergamot.
- BathMix 3–4 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil at around 1–2% (roughly 6–12 drops per 30ml). Patch test first.
Blends well with
Sandalwood Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Amyris balsamifera L. (West Indian sandalwood, amyris) |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Wood |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to amber yellow liquid |
| Aroma | Soft, warm and woody |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml |
| Origin | Haiti |
| Shelf life | See the expiry date on the batch certificate of analysis |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for babies and young children, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
