Sandalwood oil is a "cosmeceutical," which along with "natural," "pure," and "aromatherapy" are marketing terms for natural products not regulated as drugs (and consequently without detailed labeling requirements from the FDA.). The material has an ancient and honorable history in Ayurvedic medicine and meditative practices, but the amount of blather written about it and other essential oils is truly astounding - all kinds of unsubstantiated claims, arguments, and general web-spinning. I'm going to put that noise aside and simply describe my interaction with this particular product.
I mixed a couple drops with coconut oil and used it as a perfumed skin cream. Very nice, with a lovely and long-lasting woodsy fragrance. It works well in a diffuser to scent a room, too. Most references indicate that it is important to mix the product with another oil or cream - and try on a small patch of skin first - because the full strength material can be irritating. Its normal price is substantial for just 30 mL, but you only need a little for each application, and the dropper bottle is handy.
Recommended.
I obtained this product at a discounted price in exchange for an unbiased review through Honest Dragon Reviews.
