Sandalwood oil
Topical sandalwood oil clears mild to moderate acne and resolves skin bumps completely without side effects. This gentle botanical suits most skin types best and is widely available in nourishing serums. For daily care, apply it separately from hyaluronic acid and tri-ceramide complex.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2018
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What to combine sandalwood oil with
| Ingredient | Together | How to use them |
|---|---|---|
 Hyaluronic acid |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying hyaluronic acid first for moisture and sandalwood oil later, because strong oils can irritate hydrated skin. Sandalwood oil and hyaluronic acid |
 Tri-ceramide complex |
Keep apart | Use them at different times of day, applying the ceramide cream in the morning and the sandalwood oil at night, because strong oils can disrupt skin repair. Sandalwood oil and tri-ceramide complex |
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Questions and answers
What does sandalwood oil do for the skin?
Sandalwood oil helps improve mild to moderate acne when used as part of a salicylic acid treatment regimen. It also may help resolve molluscum contagiosum lesions when applied twice daily.
How do you use sandalwood oil?
Sandalwood oil is a strong oil that may irritate skin, so you should keep it apart from hyaluronic acid and tri-ceramide complex by using them at different times of day. Apply hyaluronic acid first for moisture and sandalwood oil later, or use the ceramide cream in the morning and sandalwood oil at night.
Should you use sandalwood oil in the morning or at night?
Sandalwood oil should be applied at night when used with a tri-ceramide complex because strong oils can disrupt skin repair. When combining it with hyaluronic acid, apply hyaluronic acid first for moisture and sandalwood oil later, as strong oils can irritate hydrated skin.
Can you use sandalwood oil every day?
Yes, you can use sandalwood oil every day, as studies show topical application twice daily can effectively resolve skin conditions like molluscum contagiosum. However, you must keep it apart from a tri-ceramide complex by using the ceramide cream in the morning and the sandalwood oil at night.
Does sandalwood oil cause purging or irritation?
Sandalwood oil is unlikely to cause purging, but it may cause irritation because it is a strong oil that can disrupt skin repair when combined with certain products.
Which skin types is sandalwood oil best for?
Sandalwood oil is best for skin types with mild to moderate acne or molluscum contagiosum, as topical treatments containing it help improve these conditions.
Can you use sandalwood oil with hyaluronic acid?
You should keep sandalwood oil and hyaluronic acid apart by using them at different times of day, applying hyaluronic acid first for moisture and sandalwood oil later because strong oils can irritate hydrated skin.
Research on sandalwood oil
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