Santalum album (Sandalwood) wood extract
AKA “4'-dicarboxylic acid, 4'-BIPHENYLDICARBOXYLIC ACID, 4'-Bibenzoic acid, 4'-Dicarboxybiphenyl, p'-Diphenic acid
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Santalum album (Sandalwood) wood extract
AKA: 4'-dicarboxylic acid, 4'-BIPHENYLDICARBOXYLIC ACID, 4'-Bibenzoic acid, 4'-Dicarboxybiphenyl, P'-Diphenic acid
Extract · Fragrance · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Ayurvedic
Extract
Clean
Sandalwood wood extract from India adds a luxurious fragrance while conditioning and softening skin and hair. Derived from the precious sandalwood tree.
Family
Santalaceae (Sandalwood family)
Plant Part
Wood
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84787-70-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Adds Fragrance
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Sandalwood has been central to Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 4,000 years, used for cooling, anti-inflammatory, and skin-soothing properties. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Indians incorporated sandalwood paste into skincare rituals for complexion enhancement and spiritual purposes.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Redness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR