# Sandalwood, Australian

> Australian sandalwood, Santalum spicatum, ethically farmed and steam-distilled from the heartwood: a wood with a character of its own, and a fine skin care oil for the men in your life.

Price: 23.00 USD · in stock

## About
A shaving bowl, a hot towel, a bar of good soap: some rituals belong with a woody scent. This sandalwood belongs with them.Australian Sandalwood is Santalum spicatum, ethically farmed and steam-distilled from the heartwood in Australia. It is not a stand-in for Indian sandalwood but a wood with a character of its own, and this is an especially pleasing specimen. We see it as a skin care oil for the men in your life, and it is a lovely addition to unscented liquid castile soap or shower gel.It is offered pure and undiluted here, and as a 10% dilution in fractionated coconut oil.DetailsBotanical name: Santalum spicatumOrigin: Australia, ethically farmedMethod: steam distillation of the heartwoodShelf life: about 5 to 8 years after openingHow to useDilute it in a carrier oil for a skin care or body oil, or add a few drops to unscented liquid castile soap or shower gel. Store it in the dark, ideally refrigerated, and decant half-full bottles into smaller full ones to extend its life.For the morning shave or the evening bath, bring it home.