INCI name

SANTALUM ALBUM EXTRACT

Sandalwood extract

An extract of sandalwood, listed as a cleansing, skin-conditioning and soothing ingredient.

What it is

Santalum album extract is, according to CosIng, an extract of the whole plant of sandalwood, Santalum album, of the sandalwood family (Santalaceae). CosIng lists it as a cleansing, skin-conditioning and soothing ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, cleansers, masks and other skin care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.

Functions

Cleansing
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Soothing
Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (7)

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