Indian Sandalwood Hydrosol – White: Harmony and serenity for the skin, breathing and emotional balance

OFLORALE's Indian Sandalwood ( Santalum album ) hydrosol is obtained by gentle distillation of white sandalwood, from controlled cultivation and harvesting. Sought after for its delicately woody fragrance and its soothing, regenerating and balancing properties, it is a valuable ally for softening the skin, promoting relaxation and establishing a climate of inner tranquility.

INCI: Santalum Album Wood Water

A sacred essence for gentleness and meditation

White sandalwood is traditionally used in India and other Asian cultures for meditation, rituals and well-being of the soul. Its hydrosol, lighter than essential oil, lends itself to daily use, offering subtle care to the skin and comforting support for the mind.

Indian Sandalwood: regeneration and natural balance

Rich in santalols and other aromatic compounds, this hydrosol acts to soothe delicate skin, contribute to skin regeneration and create a feeling of mental calm. It is particularly appreciated for harmonizing emotions, promoting concentration and dissipating tension.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Santalum album
• Part used: Wood
• Other names: White sandalwood, Indian sandalwood
• Names in other languages: Indian Sandalwood (English), Indisches Sandelholz (German)
• Type of culture: Conventional (controlled)
• Place of production: Controlled origin (India)
• INCI designation (English): Santalum Album Wood Water

Benefits of Indian Sandalwood Hydrosol

In cosmetics:

• Soothes and softens sensitive, dry or reactive skin, helping to calm redness and mild irritation.
• Contributes to skin regeneration and maintains the elasticity of the epidermis, for a softer and more radiant complexion.

For health:

• Supports mild respiratory comfort when used in gentle inhalation (external use).
• Facilitates relaxation and can help alleviate stress-related discomfort, thanks to its sweet, woody scent.

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the root chakra and the sacred chakra, it promotes grounding, stability and self-confidence.
• Promotes meditation, lucidity and harmonious management of emotions.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Soothing Lotion: Spray on face morning and evening to hydrate and soften skin.
• Restorative treatment: Mix with a vegetable oil for a facial or body massage, targeting dry or delicate areas.

For health:

• Relaxing inhalation: Add a tablespoon to a bowl of hot water and inhale gently to enjoy its balsamic notes (external use).
• Comforting Spray: Spray around the room to create a sacred atmosphere and reduce nervousness.

Emotional well-being:

• Serenity Diffuser: Use as an indoor mist during your meditation or yoga sessions for a calming and grounding effect.
• Revitalizing bath: Add a few spoonfuls to the bath water for a moment of softness and sensory spirituality.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. Sacred Hydrolats and Woody Notes by Anne-Claire Thibault: A guide to exotic essences, including sandalwood, and their emotional virtues.
2. Well-being plants and oriental traditions by Christophe Bernard: A practical work which highlights the history and use of sandalwood in traditional medicine.
3. Subtle Aromatherapy: Grounding and Inner Peace by Julien Kaibeck: A book dedicated to plants that maintain meditation and emotional stability, including white sandalwood.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this sheet is provided for information purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. OFLORALE, aromacentre.fr and SAS LPBE decline all responsibility for the use that could be made of this information.

Production method:

Our distillation method complies with the rules of distillation to obtain hydrolates and not essential oils, the aim being to obtain superior quality hydrolates in no way equivalent to the residues of distillation of plants to obtain essential oil.
Please note that we work with fresh, dried plants or extracts with an equivalence ratio of 1:1 (1 liter of water for an equivalent of 1 kg of fresh plants)

Note that most of the hydrosols and/or floral water available commercially are the result of the distillation residues of essential oils, therefore much poorer in active ingredients than our hydrosols, because our goal is not to impoverish the plant in order to extract a maximum of oil from it by using ratios much higher than 1:1.

Availability and deadlines
As our range is wide, we manage some of the products in stock and others on order.
- Product in stock: Fast delivery time of 3 to 4 days on average
- Made to order: Average lead time 7 to 15 days
We remind you that we are the producers of our hydrosols.

Quality and origin
We raise awareness among our producers about the importance of ECONOMICAL organic agriculture in accordance with the laws of Nature for the respect of the plant world. We primarily promote the development of products from organic agriculture.

Conventional Agriculture
Formerly called: Traditional Agriculture. These are often producers who respect nature and have a traditional knowledge of the art of traditional cultivation. These professionals often work "the old way" and are sometimes located in countries where organic certification does not exist. We can only refer to a general term "Conventional Agriculture" because we are not allowed to refer to plants as being grown without synthetic chemistry if the cultivation is not controlled.

From wild plants
Products subject to this designation come from plants that often exist only in the wild.

*Origine BiO is our internal label, guaranteeing that all certified products have already obtained a recognized organic certification. However, we have chosen not to depend on national labels, because we believe that they exercise a monopoly that is often unfair. For us, these certifications do not faithfully reflect the reality of the markets that frame these products. In addition, the labeling criteria vary from one country to another, creating imbalances between producers and distorting the notion of equality. With Origine BiO , we aim to offer a fairer and more consistent alternative.