What is sandalwood aromatherapy good for?
Stress Relief and Relaxation: Sandalwood is known for its calming properties. Inhaling its scent can help reduce anxiety, promote relaxation, and create a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long day. Improved Focus and Concentration: While relaxing, sandalwood can also enhance mental clarity and focus. Sandalwood is a wonderful essential oil for the skin, and it can be used to soothe and moisturise. It is considered balancing for the sebum (oil secreted by your skin), so it is good for all skin types. It has also been shown to soothe Eczema and inflamed or itchy skin.Its calming aroma can help quiet the mind and prepare the body for sleep. Ways to use it: Diffuse sandalwood oil before bedtime.
What are the side effects of sandalwood oil?
Kidney damage is possible when used longer-term. Side effects might also include itching and nausea. When applied to the skin: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if white sandalwood is safe when used in amounts larger than those found in cosmetics. It might cause allergic skin reactions in some people. Some people may experience mild skin irritation from topical application of sandalwood oil. People with kidney disease should not use sandalwood internally. Until more is known, sandalwood oil should be avoided for internal use during pregnancy and breast-feeding.