dōTERRA Sandalwood (Indian)

The sweet, woody aroma of Indian Sandalwood is a reflection of the soothing benefits of the essential oil—which can be used for skin imperfections or to enhance mood during meditation.

Description

Sandalwood is a name given to a class of fragrant woods that, unlike other aromatic woods, can retain their fragrance for decades. Both the wood and oil have been highly valued for centuries and Sandalwood has a documented history of many applications. It was traditionally used as an incense in religious ceremonies and for enhancing meditation, and the Egyptians used sandalwood for embalming. Sandalwood is very beneficial to the skin; it can help reduce the appearance of skin imperfections and it promotes a healthy, smooth complexion. Sandalwood has a sweet, woody aroma that can enhance mood and is frequently used in meditation for its grounding effects. NPN# 80060977

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
• Help relieve headaches.
• Used as a nervine and calmative.
• Help relieve colds and cough.
• Used as a carminative and antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort.

Uses

• For an at-home spa experience, fill a large bowl with steaming water, then apply one to two drops 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 directly from palms or diffuse to lessen tension and balance emotions.
• Add two drops to a hot bath to promote relaxation
• Add to shampoo or moisturizer to improve the look of skin and hair.
• Apply two drops to a steam facial to help skin feel nourished and rejuvenated.
• Incorporate into skincare routine to give complexion a smooth and healthy-looking glow.
• Diffuse at bedtime for a calming fragrance. 
• Diffuse in bedroom after a long, stressful day or before meditation.
• Apply to a cotton ball and place in car’s AC vent for a soothing aroma while driving.

Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. May dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity

Aromatic Description

Woody, dry, sweet

Plant Part

Wood