We like it in our perfumes and household products. But where does sandalwood come from?
Long hailed as a remedy for stress as well as skin and digestive disorders, sandalwood oil has been in demand for centuries. People in India and throughout Asia have used sandalwood powder in incense sticks and the wood itself for furniture, sacred objects and carvings.
Today, its long-lasting, woody scent is used as the base for perfumes and household products. But there’s more to this everyday ingredient than meets the eye.
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Source: The Guardian Circular Economy RSS