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What Is Sandalwood Oil?
Fragrant oil (Latin name Santalum album) that can cause skin sensitivity, especially when used in pure concentrations. Sandalwood oil is a must to avoid if you have extra-sensitive skin or normally react to fragrance.
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These appear on ingredients lists under different names but are the same substance. Sandalwood Oil is the common form.
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Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil
Fragrant oil (Latin name Santalum album) that can cause
2-Methoxyphenol/2,2-Dimethyl-3-Methylenebicyclo-Heptane Hydrogenated
A fragrance component used primarily for scent in skincare formulations
2-Methyl-2-Butenol
A volatile fragrance compound that contributes scent to skincare formulations
2-Pentanol
A solvent and fragrance component used to enhance product texture and scent
2-Tert-Butyl-4-Methylcyclohexanol
A fragrance component that adds sensory character to skincare formulations
3-Carene
A fragrance component derived from pine and other plants, used primarily for scent
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