Sandalwood Hydrosol

Description

(Santalum paniculatum)

Sandalwood hydrosol is soothing and hydrating, making an excellent after-shave spray. Other uses include an ingredient in your soaps and creams, a calming face/body/linen/room spray – or simply add to your diffuser to create a subtle, peaceful ambiance.

 

This hydrosol is a very LIGHT essence.

 

Our exquisite sandalwood hydrosol aka sandalwood flower water is produced in Hawaii. Hydrosols are also called flower waters, hydroflorates, hydrolats and essential oils distillate waters. All of these terms mean the same thing.

 

Hydrosols are a by-product of the steam distillation process used to extract essential oils from plant material. Plant material is placed in the still along with water. Then heat is applied to produce steam. This steam extracts the essential oils from the plant material and is then condensed (liquefied). The essential oils float to the top of the water and are separated from the water. But, of course, some essence and traces of the oils remain in the water. And, voila, there you have a beautiful hydrosol.

 

Sandalwood hydrosol is a great way to experience the woody, smokey somewhat sweet aroma of sandalwood. This flower water makes a skin toner and feels wonderful spritzed on the face. It has calming and relaxing qualities.

 

Note that flower waters / hydrosols have a shorter shelf life than essential oils, so we always keep small batches and replenish our stock often. To extend the shelf life of your sandalwood hydrosol, store in a cool dark area or refrigerate. Spritzing sandalwood hydrosol that has been chilled can feel extra refreshing.

 

Be an informed consumer and be empowered to make informed decisions. Beware of fake hydrosols. That’s just adding a few drops of essential oils or even fragrance oil to water. This is not a hydrosol. Ours are 100% pure, created during the essential oil distillation process.

 

Chemistry: Sesquiterpenols

Therapeutic Benefits: analgesic, anti-anxiety, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, sedative

 

Botanical Name: (Santalum paniculatum)

Origin: Hawaii

Cultivation: Conventional

Method of Extraction: Steam Distillation

Source: Wood