Sandalwood essential oil properties
Among the various therapeutic properties of sandalwood essential oil, one of the most important is its relaxing effect. Natural sandalwood oil calms the nervous system, relieves irritability. Reduces anxiety, fear, panic attacks. Relieves stress, gives calm and positive thoughts. When absorbed into the skin, it interacts with enzymes and hormones of the body, stimulates the central nervous system. Sandalwood essential oil is widely used in the complex treatment of dry cough, throat irritation, laryngitis, relieves the symptoms of bronchitis and asthma. In these cases, sandalwood oil is used in steam inhalations or massage chest. Natural sandalwood oil has a warming effect, normalizes the heart rhythm. Sandalwood oil is often used in manual therapy, as a pain reliever and relaxant, and also helps with rheumatism, back pain and various joint pains.
Sandalwood oil for skin
Natural sandalwood oil is one of the best in the list of natural oils recommended for both dry and oily skin, as it helps fight acne, and also heals and moisturizes the skin, soothes and softens it, relieves irritation and inflammation. Due to its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties, it is indispensable in the effective fight against acne. Sandalwood oil is suitable for all skin types, but is most often used for dry, damaged skin and deep wrinkles. Natural sandalwood oil helps soften the skin, increasing and restoring its ability to retain moisture, restores skin elasticity. Natural sandalwood oil has a powerful anti-aging effect – improves skin tone, refreshes, eliminates flabbiness, is indispensable in facial contour care. Fights dryness, roughness and inflammation of the skin, restores skin elasticity. Improves blood circulation and skin elasticity. When used externally, it can relieve localized rashes, skin inflammation and itching; smooth out shallow scars. Removes excess oiliness of the skin, regulates sebum production.
How to Use Sandalwood Essential Oil
The warm and rich woody aroma of natural sandalwood essential oil is well known throughout the world as a sweet body fragrance, and is often used as an ingredient in scented or perfumed products, aftershaves, and many cosmetic blends. Undiluted sandalwood oil can be applied directly to the skin, but it is best diluted with jojoba oil or any other cosmetic oil.
Sandalwood Essential Oil for Massage
Sandalwood essential oil is also one of the best base massage oils, especially due to its natural warming effect. For massage, sandalwood essential oil can be used as a base massage oil, and applied directly to the skin, and can also be added to various massage oil blends or massage lotions. Local applications of sandalwood oil help relieve coughs when applied directly to the chest area. Ideally, for back pain relief, sandalwood oil is recommended to be rubbed in with gentle circular motions, maintaining pressure as you slide your fingers up to the middle of your back.
Sandalwood Essential Oil for Hair
It is recommended to add a small amount of sandalwood oil to your hair conditioner or use it as a hair mask. This procedure strengthens the hair follicles, copes well with dandruff, stops hair loss, and moisturizes the ends of the hair. You can apply a few drops of sandalwood oil to your comb before combing, and your hair will become silky, healthy and beautiful.
Sandalwood essential oil for skin whitening
For an evening facial skin whitening procedure, it is enough to mix a few drops of sandalwood and almond oil, or jojoba oil, then apply this mixture to the skin, gently smoothing along the massage lines.