As early as 4,000 years back, sandalwood has already been used, with caravans carrying the wood to places like Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Many temples were built from it, while the Egyptians used the oil in embalming. Sandalwood used to be made into furniture and caskets, but as the tree has become nearly extinct, it is only used today for distilling the oil.
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At present, sandalwood oil is widely utilized for its calming and relaxing effects.6 It is in demand as incense and is recommended in Swahra yoga for "the union of the senses" and in Tantric yoga for awakening sexual energy. It can be used for depression, daily stress, and states of anxiety, fear, or chronic illness.
This essential oil is well-regarded in skincare, as it tones and relieves itching, inflammation, and dehydrated skin. Rashes, scar tissue, eczema, psoriasis, acne, and dandruff are just some of the issues it can assist with.
The Living Earth Beauty blog states that apart from topical application, you can also steam-inhale sandalwood oil – fill a large bowl with steaming water, cover your face and head with a towel, and breathe. This can be a good remedy for respiratory concerns and skin conditions that emerge on the face. You can also dry-condition with the oil, adding a few drops to your dry hair after a shower or during the day to restore moisture.
Remember, though, that I do not recommend using sandalwood essential oil raw on your skin. Mix it with some type of carrier oil, such as jojoba.
The other functions of sandalwood oil include use in:7
Perfumery products
Aromatherapy
Religious rituals (as incense in temples and meditation garlands/beads)
Gargling
Vaporizers and burners
Psychological profile
A study8 shows, too, that sandalwood oil could be an effective chemopreventive agent against chemically induced skin cancer in animal models.
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