sandalwood oil
noun
: an essential oil obtained from sandalwood: such as
a
: a pale yellow somewhat viscous aromatic liquid obtained from a sandalwood (Santalum album) and used chiefly in perfumes and soaps
b
: an oil obtained from a sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) of Australia
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Enter: this pore-purifying face mask that uses umbrian clay to help rid of blackheads, plus sandalwood oil and chamomile to soothe the skin.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025
In addition to Umbrian clay, this mask features soothing lavender water and chamomile oil, as well as sandalwood oil, which is known to help shrink pores, tighten skin, and remove excess oil from the skin.
—Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2023
Some oils to be wary of include tea tree oil, lemongrass oil, sandalwood oil and clove oil.
—Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 7 Feb. 2023
Joy & Bliss, which is invoked through Solar Fleur (bergamot orpur, coconut orchid, solar peony, sandalwood oil), feels like a sunny day spent at the beach.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2022
With a blend of green tea seed oil, hempseed oil, and sandalwood oil, consider this an ultra-moisturizing option.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 May 2022
Witch hazel and soothing, sandalwood oil salves work for some, but can worsen the condition in others.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2019
For example, the toner is made of water, organic apple cider vinegar, organic witch hazel, organic clary sage oil and organic sandalwood oil.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2019
But that's not its only hero ingredient: It's bolstered by brightening sandalwood oil, clarifying myrrh resin extract, and calendula.
—Taylore Glynn, Marie Claire, 15 Apr. 2019
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025
In addition to Umbrian clay, this mask features soothing lavender water and chamomile oil, as well as sandalwood oil, which is known to help shrink pores, tighten skin, and remove excess oil from the skin.
—Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2023
Some oils to be wary of include tea tree oil, lemongrass oil, sandalwood oil and clove oil.
—Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 7 Feb. 2023
Joy & Bliss, which is invoked through Solar Fleur (bergamot orpur, coconut orchid, solar peony, sandalwood oil), feels like a sunny day spent at the beach.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2022
With a blend of green tea seed oil, hempseed oil, and sandalwood oil, consider this an ultra-moisturizing option.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 5 May 2022
Witch hazel and soothing, sandalwood oil salves work for some, but can worsen the condition in others.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2019
For example, the toner is made of water, organic apple cider vinegar, organic witch hazel, organic clary sage oil and organic sandalwood oil.
—Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2019
But that's not its only hero ingredient: It's bolstered by brightening sandalwood oil, clarifying myrrh resin extract, and calendula.
—Taylore Glynn, Marie Claire, 15 Apr. 2019
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sandalwood oil
noun
san·dal·wood oil
ˈsan-dᵊl-ˌwu̇d- 
: a pale yellow somewhat viscous aromatic liquid essential oil obtained from a sandalwood (Santalum album) and used chiefly in perfumes and soaps and especially formerly in medicine
called also santal oil
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