Santalum Album Seed Extract
Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: Sandalwood Oil
Latin name for sandalwood extract, which is used in cosmetics as a fragrance
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What Is Santalum Album Seed Extract?
Latin name for sandalwood extract, which is used in cosmetics as a fragrance. It can have antioxidant properties. It also can be a skin sensitizer.
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Published Research
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Journal of Ethnopharmacology, July 2000, pages 23-43 [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874100002130]
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Santalum Album Seed Extract is a variant of Santalum Album Extract, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
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