Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil
Santalum Austrocaledonicum Wood Oil
SAN
5/10
Concern level
Moderate concern
A volatile essential oil obtained from the wood of Santalum austrocaledonicum. It is used mainly as a fragrance and masking ingredient in cosmetics, valued for its characteristic warm woody odor. As an essential oil, it is a complex natural mixture rather than a single pure compound, so composition and allergen content can vary by source and distillation profile.
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
Soothing
Concerns
Essential Oil
Chemical Properties
Typical Concentration
0.01% - 1.00%CAS Number: 91845-48-6
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin4/10
oily skin4/10
sensitive skin2/10
acne prone3/10
mature skin4/10
normal skin6/10
Interactions
incompatible with: Avoid combining with other strong fragrance allergens when formulating for sensitive skin, Avoid excessive use with other essential oils that may increase total sensitization burden, Do not rely on it as a treatment active; it functions mainly as a fragrance component
Risks & Warnings
Can cause irritation or sensitization, especially in leave-on products, damaged skin, or when used with other fragrance allergens. Like many essential oils, it should be used cautiously in sensitive-skin formulas and kept within conservative fragrance-use levels.
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