How Can You Identify Real, Pure Sandalwood Oil?

Sandalwood oil is often referred to as "liquid gold" in the world of aromatherapy and holistic wellness. But did you know that the market is flooded with fakes and adulterated versions of this highly prized oil? If you've ever bought a small bottle at a suspiciously low price, chances are you’ve gotten a diluted or synthetic product. Sandalwood oil is an essential oil obtained from the heartwood of the sandalwood tree, specifically the Santalum album species native to India. It’s revered for its rich, woody scent and its wide array of applications ranging from skincare to spiritual rituals. Authentic sandalwood oil is distilled through steam distillation and can take decades for a tree to mature enough for harvest—hence, its rarity and cost. But why is this important? Because it means that pure sandalwood oil can’t be mass-produced quickly or cheaply. When you buy a bottle of "pure" sandalwood oil at a bargain price, it’s almost certainly adulterated with synth...