A warming balm for a sore heart and a restorative break from a non-stop hectic lifestyle, Sandalwood transports us to a meditative space. Sandalwood has also been shown to boost the immune system with its antimicrobial properties.
Benefits
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Calming, grounding, soothing.
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Helps dry skin conditions.
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Immunity.
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May assist with respiratory conditions.
How to use
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Diffuser: Add 6-8 drops of your Sandalwood essential oil to a diffuser.
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Quick fix: A few deep inhalations from the bottle can help when you are at work, in the car or anytime you need a quick break.
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Bath: Add 2-3 drops in a dispersant, such as oil, to the bath.
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Massage: Use a 2.5% dilution; 50 drops per 100ml carrier oil.
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Face massage: Add 1 drop in 5ml carrier oil.
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Hand or foot bath: Add 2 drops to a bowl of water. For inflammation consider using cold/room temperature water. For aches and tight muscles use warm/hot water.
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Compress: Add 2 drops of essential oil to a bowl of water. For treating inflammation or to cool down use cold to room temperature water. For aching tight muscles use warm to hot water. Agitate a face washer in the water, wring out excess moisture and apply washer to the affected area. Repeat two or three times as the compress cools down or warms up.
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Steam Treatment: Add 2 drops of essential oil to a bowl of steaming hot water. Place your face close to the bowl and cover the back of your head and bowl with a towel to trap the aromatic vapours. Caution due to risk of burns or scalding and keep eyes covered during treatment.
Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cypress, Palmarosa, Rose, Frankincense, Neroli, Ylang Ylang.
Ingredients:
Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil 10%, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil