Emollient
Santalum Album (sandalwood) Seed Oil
Santalum album (sandalwood) seed oil* — emollient. Softens and smooths the skin surface, improves its feel and appearance.
⚠ Use with Caution
Comedogenic Rating
2/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
Key Benefits
Suitable for Skin Types
CategoryEmollients
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Santalum Album (sandalwood) Seed Oil do in skincare?
Santalum album (sandalwood) seed oil* — emollient. Softens and smooths the skin surface, improves its feel and appearance.
Is Santalum Album (sandalwood) Seed Oil safe for skin?
Santalum Album (sandalwood) Seed 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) Seed Oil clog pores?
Santalum Album (sandalwood) Seed Oil has a comedogenic rating of 2 out of 5 — low, so it's unlikely to clog pores for most people, though very reactive skin can still respond individually.
What category of ingredient is Santalum Album (sandalwood) Seed Oil?
Santalum Album (sandalwood) Seed 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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