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I will not longer use Sandalwood Essential Oil because of price, availability, and for the survival of this species...

24 February, 2007 18:35

I have made a firm decision not to use any more of my sandalwood essential oil collection.  The price and availability has sky rocketed in the last couple years, and my oil is now considered priceless.  At the current trend, the value of the oil will go up 100% per year.

Another factor in the decision, is the species of Sandalwood that I prefer is on the endangered species list.  I hope I don't sound dis-associated from this point, but I plan on buying one last batch to age.  Maybe when I am 40 years old, these samples could pay for my retirement.  That's even if I am willing to rid of the supply.

On another note, Aroma Thyme has a sandalwood synergy that is made up of mostly woods oils.  It is very similar to Sandalwood, but much cheaper and better to the environment.   I have never used a lot of this oil, maybe a drop in the diffuser every couple of months, or on a special occasion, a drop on my temples.  This has just become to expensive, and I have to look for alternatives.  However, cracking the bottle open and taking a whiff is just as pleasurable as diffusing or applying the oil on the skin.

Some people suggest buying Rosewood or Australian Sandalwood as a replacement.  I do like the smell or Rosewood, but I have no clue on how anyone can compare it to Sandalwood.  In my opinion, there are very few uses for Australian Sandalwood.  Maybe in a synergy, or a cologne it would serve a purpose, but the smell of it alone is not satisfying.

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I take that back... [Reply]

If you are certain the source of the sandalwood is abiding by production and export laws, such as in Tamil, then I feel comfortable making more purchases.

After doing more research since this post, I am satisfied with my distributors sources and the methods the sources use to obtain and distill the tree. Make darn sure you know, trust, and understand this before making a purchase decision that could harm a unique and vulnerable tree.

Myside | 02/10/2007, 22:19

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