SANTALOL

Ingredient type:  ALLERGEN

Regulated allergen

✨ Role: Santalol is primarily used in cosmetics for its relaxing and slightly woody scent. It may also have anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, helping to calm sensitive or irritated skin.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

Safety: Yes, generally considered safe, but may cause allergies in some people who are sensitive to essential oils.

✨ Vegan: No, usually derived from sandalwood essential oil, which may sometimes not be harvested sustainably.

✨ Good to know: Santalol is a key component of sandalwood essential oil, which requires several years of maturation in the tree before reaching its full olfactory and therapeutic properties. It is important to verify the source due to sustainability issues associated with sandalwood.

Found in: Perfumes, essential oils, moisturizers, and sometimes in aftershave products.

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