Emollient
Santalum Album (sandalwood) Oil
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil — care ingredient. Use with caution.
⚠ Use with Caution
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
Key Benefits
Suitable for Skin Types
CategoryEmollients
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Santalum Album (sandalwood) Oil do in skincare?
Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil — care ingredient. Use with caution.
Is Santalum Album (sandalwood) Oil safe for skin?
Santalum Album (sandalwood) Oil is classified as use with caution — it can be a valuable ingredient, but is more likely to cause irritation or sensitivity for some skin types than a plain "safe" ingredient, so patch testing is worth doing first.
Does Santalum Album (sandalwood) Oil clog pores?
Santalum Album (sandalwood) Oil has a comedogenic rating of 0 out of 5, meaning it is not known to clog pores and is generally considered safe for acne-prone skin.
What category of ingredient is Santalum Album (sandalwood) Oil?
Santalum Album (sandalwood) Oil is classified as an emollient in the Pure Moonlight ingredient database. That classification reflects its primary functional role in a skincare formula.
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