Botanica Gaia Australian Sandalwood Hydrosol Toner | Artisan Distilled

Specifications of Australian Sandalwood Hydrosol

• Botanical name: Santalum spicatum (R.Br.) A.DC.
• Family: Santalaceae
• Common names: Western Australian sandalwood, Australian sandalwood
• Source-listed INCI: Santalum Spicatum (Heartwood) Hydrosol
• Extraction method: Steam distilled; artisan production
• Part used: Heartwood
• Odor: Soft woody, balsamic, creamy with a resinous undertone
• Appearance: Clear
• Country of origin: Australia
• Source claim: Natural and organic; certification not supplied
• Preservative system: Not stated
• Shelf life and storage after opening: Not stated

Aromatic Profile

A gentle aqueous sandalwood profile with soft wood, balsamic warmth, creamy texture and a restrained resinous finish.

Blending Direction

• Use where a subtle woody water phase is desired rather than the intensity of an essential oil.
• Evaluate compatibility with fragrance, preservative system and packaging.
• Do not assume the composition or use level of Santalum spicatum essential oil.

Formulation & Usage

Hydrosol selectively carries water-soluble volatile compounds and is not compositionally equivalent to the heartwood essential oil. Microbiological preservation is central to safe cosmetic use.

Required Verification

• Obtain the full INCI, preservative status, pH, microbiological specification and challenge-test or preservation data.
• Confirm batch number, manufacture date, expiry basis, organic certificate and recommended storage after opening.
• Obtain heartwood origin and lawful sandalwood chain-of-custody documentation.

Formulation

• Use in the water phase of assessed toner, facial mist, body mist or compress-style concepts.
• Run compatibility, stability, pH, preservative-efficacy and packaging tests in the finished formula.
• Do not transfer medicinal or essential-oil efficacy claims to this hydrosol.

Applications

Facial Toner

For water-based toner concepts after preservation, compatibility and finished-product testing.

Body Mist

For a soft woody body mist after microbiological and eye-area exposure review.

Professional Formulation

For aqueous cosmetic prototypes with verified preservation and batch traceability.

Safety

• For external use only; do not ingest.
• Avoid eyes, mucosa, broken or irritated skin.
• Do not assume self-preservation; obtain microbiological and preservative-efficacy data.
• Patch test the finished product and stop use if irritation occurs.
• Discard if odor, color, clarity or packaging integrity changes.
• Store according to supplier instructions once shelf life and preservation are confirmed.