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Santalum spicatum

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A reassuring and grounding scent, that creates the base of many beautiful perfumes.

This sandalwood oil is produced in Western Australia from <i>Santalum spicatum</i> trees. Sustainable cultivation and harvesting methods are provided by the Wongi and Martu people, two indigenous tribes with ancestral knowledge of the sacred tree. More than the production of oil, the aim of this company is to make the fragrance of <i>Santalum spicatum</i> known throughout the world while preserving the desert forest and supporting local communities.

What are the challenges when buying sandalwood oil?

Because of its popular fragrance and importance in many rites and folk medicine around the globe, sandalwood has been overexploited and the harvesting badly managed for centuries, leaving some species endangered. Although regulations have been made by governments, the high value of the wood still leads to smuggling, counterfeits and corruption, making it very difficult to find sustainable sources and a good oil quality. After long <a href="https://www.lush.com/%5Bchannel%5D/%5Blanguage%5D/a/lifting-lid-sandalwood">investigations and adventures</a>, Lush buyers have found a few reliable sources, including this one.

What are the benefits of sandalwood oil for you?

Sandalwood is an umbrella name for many scented trees, all belonging to the Santalum genus. These evergreen trees can grow up to 50 feet tall and have to be at least 25 years old before the wood is ready for distillation. Depending on the variety of sandalwood, the resulting oils will have a slightly different scent, even though it needs a trained nose to really smell these subtleties.

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This sandalwood oil is produced in Western Australia from Santalum spicatum trees by the Wongi and Martu people.

Huile essentielle de bois de santal australien (Santalum spicatum)

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