Aromatic Description
Woody, dry, sweet
Primary Benefits
Promotes healthy looking, smooth skin
Reduces the appearance of scars and skin imperfections
Enhances mood
Frequently used in meditation for its grounding and uplifting properties
Uses
For an at-home spa experience, fill a large bowl with steaming water, then apply one to two drops of Sandalwood to your face and cover head with a towel. Place your face above the steaming water. Your skin will feel nourished and rejuvenated.
Apply one to two drops to wet hair to help restore moisture and give hair a silky shine.
Inhale Sandalwood directly from palms or diffuse to lessen tension and balance emotions.
Blends well with
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Copaiba balsam, Coriander, Geranium, Lemon, Mandarin, Myrrh, Neroli, Nutmeg, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Vetiver
Recipes:
Shower Melts
1/2 c. Baking Soda
1/2 c. Epsom Salt
2 Tbsp. Water (may need to add more)
40 drops Jasmine Essential Oil
40 drops Sandalwood Essential Oil
Silicone Molds (optional)
Combine Baking Soda and Epsom Salt. Add water and essential oils little by little until the mixture is slightly wet.
Pack mixture into silicone molds or scoop out tablespoons of the mix. The mixture should not crumble when being packed.
Set aside for a day or two until they are hardened.
Once hardened, remove from molds and place on the bottom of your shower. Store the remaining shower melts in a jar. Enjoy!
Beard Balm
1 Tbsp Hemp Seed Carrier Oil
1 Tbsp Avocado Carrier Oil
2 Tbsp Beeswax Pearls
2 Tbsp Virgin Coconut Oil
1 Tbsp Shea Butter
5 drops Sandalwood Essential Oil
5 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
4 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
4 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
3 1 oz Tins
Mix hemp, avocado, and essential oils, set aside.
In a double boiler melt beeswax, coconut oil, and shea butter.
After completely melted, remove from heat.
Mix oils with melted butters.
Poor into tins and wait to harden.