Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract

SAN

6/10

Concern level

Moderate concern

Santalum album (sandalwood) extract is a plant-derived extract from white sandalwood used primarily for cleansing, skin conditioning, and soothing in cosmetic formulations. It may contain fragrant sesquiterpenes and other botanical constituents associated with sandalwood’s characteristic aroma and skin-feel benefits. In skincare, it is typically positioned as a supportive botanical rather than a high-activity treatment ingredient.

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

AntisepticSoothing

Chemical Properties

pH Range

4.00 - 8.00

Typical Concentration

0.10% - 5.00%

CAS Number: 84787-70-2

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin6/10

oily skin5/10

sensitive skin4/10

acne prone6/10

mature skin6/10

normal skin7/10

Interactions

incompatible with: other fragrance ingredients may increase sensitization burden, high-fragrance formulas may increase irritation risk, use caution when combining with known sensitizing botanicals in very reactive-skin products

Risks & Warnings

Main concerns are fragrance sensitivity and possible allergic contact dermatitis, especially in individuals sensitive to natural aromatic botanicals or sandalwood-related constituents. Patch testing is prudent for reactive skin. Because extract composition can vary by extraction method and source material, tolerability may differ by product.

Vegan Cruelty-Free

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