Aromatherapy uses the sense of smell to promote health and well-being utilizing essential oils. In this blog post we look at sandalwood essential oil. It has a warm and woody aroma that promotes peace and uplifts spirits. Try these Sandalwood Diffuser Blends to transform your home and your mood.
Sandalwood essential oil blends well with other ingredients such as jasmine, patchouli, vetiver root, ylang-ylang, all with their own benefits but also work together synergistically to create a mood elevating scent.
If you're looking for an all-purpose natural remedy that will leave your skin feeling soft while also improving your mental state, try sandalwood essential oil out.
Use sandalwood oil in your diffuser to reduce stress and improve mood, plus many more therapeutic benefits, keep reading to learn more.
Sandalwood Essential Oil Benefits
Sandalwood essential oil is a popular choice for aromatherapy and other purposes because it smells great, has many benefits for skin health, and can be used to uplift your mood. It's also calming and grounding, which makes it an excellent choice for the bedroom at night.
You can use either Hawaiian Sandalwood or Indian Sandalwood, they have similar uses but Hawaiian smells a little sweeter, like honey. Indian sandalwood helps reduce nervous tension and can help quiet the mind. Use it to soothe a tender throat as well.
Australian Sandalwood is another option, it is usually the most cost effective choice. Used to reduce oily skin and blemishes. When diffused or inhaled it relaxes the mind from worry.
Sandalwood Essential Oil Diffuser Benefits
Here are more benefits of Sandalwood Essential Oil you can obtain with use:
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- Warm, woody aroma that is relaxing
- Supports deeper meditation
- Encourages self-acceptance
- Evokes feelings of peace
- Reduce nervous tension
- Promotes well-being
Sandalwood essential oil benefits for diffusing make it a must-have if you enjoy using aromatherapy in your life!
Sandalwood Diffuser Blends
Sandalwood essential oil has been used throughout history for wellness and beauty. Diffusing sandalwood is known to promote emotional balance, relieve stress and anxiety, soothe pain from headaches and is perfect for meditation.
Add one of the essential oil recipes below to diffuser with recommended water for your diffuser tank. I like to use a 100-200 ml water tank diffuser but you can use whatever size you prefer.
1. Calm the Sea |
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Sandalwood essential oil is frequently used to promote peace and serenity. It is thought to have a calming effect on the mind and body, promoting emotional balance. Try it out in this calming diffuser blend.
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2. Enchanted Woods |
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Here is a blend of essential oils known for their calming effects on the body and mind, as well as easing muscle tension and promoting feelings of warmth.
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3. Weekend Vibes |
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Set the mood with this sandalwood and citrus essential oil blend. Happiness and cheer for all around when this diffusing this recipe!
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4. Summer Lovin Diffuser Blend |
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Sandalwood and bergamot essential oil have a wonderful, slightly woodsy fragrance. Bergamot is uplifting while sandalwood’s calming scent can help soothe your worries away. Use these two oils together for an experience that will be relaxing to the mind, body, and soul.
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5. Sweetest Musk |
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This sweetest musk diffuser blend smells better than many store bought perfume. It has a sweet, natural scent that you will enjoy smelling. I picture an exotic island getaway when I think of this oil blend.
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6. Ocean Vibes |
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Enjoy some ocean vibes! Sandalwood essential oil is a powerful aromatic and mood-boosting scent. Diffusing sandalwood with lime and cypress is a great way to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and improve moods.
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7. Stuffy Nose Fighter |
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Fight back your stuffy nose with the healing mist from this diffuser recipe blend with sandalwood.
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8. Daydreams Diffuser Recipe |
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This oil blend provides stress relief, promote relaxation, and can help with anxiety.
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9. Cheerful Diffuser Blend |
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Do you ever feel like you are a big ball of stress? While it is easy to blame external factors for your mood, the truth is that your brain has power over how you feel. It can create positive or negative feelings based on what we think about and pay attention to. Essential oils provide an easy way to access these thoughts and choose something more uplifting. The cheerful essential oil blend provides a happy scent that will have anyone feeling better in no time at all!
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10. Curb Anxious Feelings |
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Sandalwood oil is an excellent choice for calming your anxiety because it has a sweet aroma that’s perfect for relaxation. It can also be used as a sleep aid if you want to get the best night's rest possible! I love using sandalwood essential oil in my diffuser before bed or while meditating because its scent helps me feel more relaxed throughout the day. Give this anti-anxiety oil blend a try.
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Where to Buy Sandalwood Essential Oil?
Don't have a bottle of Sandalwood? Here are some favorite brands:
Safety Guidelines
Diffuse 30 minutes to 1 hour at a time, read more about how long to diffuse oils.
It is best not to apply undiluted essential oils onto the skin. When using essential oils topically on the skin, be sure to dilute with a carrier oil like jojoba oil or sweet almond oil.
Using essential oils can improve a person’s emotional, physical, and mental state. For best results, make sure you use pure essential oils and learn how to use them properly.
People can have different responses to essential oils, you may find what works for one person, doesn't work for you. You can learn more here about what to do when essential oils don't work.
Essential Oil Diffusers Guide
How to Aromatherapy Diffusing Guide with 200+ Diffuser Blends by Jennifer Lane, Loving Essential Oils Owner & Certified Aromatherapist:
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