Snapshot
- Overview
- Sandalwood extract calms redness and offers antioxidant protection.
- Category
- Soothing, Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Botanical Extract
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract
Santalum album (sandalwood) extract is a plant-based extract from sandalwood heartwood. It's used in formulas for a soothing feel and antioxidant support, but cosmetic evidence remains limited.
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Our take
Is Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract a Good Ingredient?
Fair, because it may provide calming and antioxidant effects, but strong clinical support in leave-on products is limited. Sandalwood-derived materials can also occasionally sensitize skin, so irritation is a real possibility.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Helps reduce the appearance of redness while providing antioxidant protection from external aggressors, though supportive evidence exists but is not strong in finished formulas.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in calming serums, essences, sheet masks, and recovery creams intended for sensitive-feeling skin.
Before you use it
Safety
Could cause irritation or sensitization, particularly in sensitive or compromised skin; patch testing is prudent. Avoid use if you notice warming, itching, or redness.
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