Heartwood

Santalum Indian Sandalwood + Ceramide Face Cream

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Naturally powered by a ceramide-rich barrier repair system and high-potency Indian sandalwood, Santalum Face Cream brings  years of scientific research to life.

Rich yet fast absorbing, Santalum is anchored by soothing Indian sandalwood, used at the highest concentration that remains safely effective and Ceramide NP, a skin-identical lipid that replenishes the ceramides naturally lost through ageing. 

This Dual-Action Ceramide & Sandalwood formula restores and strengthens the skin barrier and reduces reactivity, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and compromised skin.

By rebuilding the skin’s lipid matrix, Santalum visibly plumps and smooths fine lines and deeply calms and hydrates the dermis, while protecting from blue light and free radical damage with greater antioxidant activity than vitamin E. 

Supporting actives include niacinamide, squalane, hyaluronic acid, panthenol and vitamin E, alongside nutrient-rich plant oils including argan, jojoba and shea.

Together, the ingredients deliver immediate hydration while progressively strengthening the skin barrier over time.

With continued use, skin appears plumper, smoother and more resilient, with improved luminosity and refined texture.

Designed as the final, sealing step in your Heartwood ritual, Santalum is suitable for day and night use, and is especially powerful layered over Royal Revival Serum and your Heartwood face oil of choice.    

HOW TO APPLY

Morning and evening, smooth a generous amount over face and neck, allowing the cream to melt into skin. Layer over Royal Revival Serum and your chosen Heartwood face oil to deeply nourish, fortify and illuminate.

INGREDIENTS

Aqua (Water), Argania Spinosa Kernel (Argan) Oil, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Urea, Squalane, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Santalum album (Indian sandalwood) Oil, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Carrageenan, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder.

BENEFITS

Deeply hydrates

Strengthens skin barrier

Soothes redness

Boosts cell renewal

Refines skin texture

Brightens skin tone

Softens wrinkles

Plumps fine lines

Preserves skin elasticity

Protects from free radicals

Preps skin for makeup

Indian Sandalwood Benefits

1. CALMS INFLAMMATION + REDNESS

When tested on skin cells in a 2021 study, Indian sandalwood oil was found to inhibit the movement of a protein complex known as NF-κB, which is involved in triggering the body's inflammatory response. 

2. BREAKS DOWN HYPERPIGMENTATION

The sesquiterpene α-santalol, a key component of sandalwood oil, is an effective natural inhibitor of the enzyme tyrosinase, which plays a central role in the production of melanin, the group of molecules responsible for pigmentation of skin. 

3. PRESERVES SKIN ELASTICITY

Indian sandalwood oil is proven through in vitro testing to preserve skin elasticity by inhibiting the activity of collagen-degrading enzymes. 

4. PREVENTS PREMATURE AGING 

When tested on human skin cells and tissues exposed to blue light and cigarette smoke, sandalwood oil outperformed even vitamin E (alpha tocopherol) in its ability to protect and rejuvenate the skin via its antioxidant potency.

5. IMPROVES HEALTHY SKIN CELL TURNOVER

When tested on human skin at low concentrations, Indian sandalwood oil has been proven to help eliminate damaged skin cells, allowing for the regeneration of new, healthy skin cells, resulting in younger and brighter looking skin.

6. SHRINKS PORES + FINE LINES 

The bioactive compounds in sandalwood oil help to improve overall skin texture, contributing to the appearance of smaller pores and reduced fine lines.

7. TREATS + PREVENTS BREAKOUTS

Due to its abundance of alpha santalol compounds, Indian sandalwood oil has been proven to be a safe antiseptic agent, making it an ideal treatment for acne, enlarged pores, congestion, and break-out prone skin.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Ceramide NP

A skin-identical lipid that reinforces the skin barrier, improving moisture retention and resilience while reducing visible dryness, sensitivity and fine lines associated with barrier breakdown.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic emollient that mimics skin’s natural oils to deeply nourish, soften and support barrier function without clogging pores.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Clinically proven to improve uneven tone, refine skin texture and support barrier repair while helping to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and environmental damage.

Hyaluronic Acid

A powerful humectant that binds moisture to the skin, delivering immediate hydration and helping skin appear smoother, fuller and more supple.

Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

A potent antioxidant that helps neutralise free radicals, supporting skin defence against oxidative stress while enhancing moisture retention and skin softness.

Panthenol (Provitamin B5)

Soothes and hydrates the skin while supporting barrier repair, helping to calm irritation and improve overall skin comfort and elasticity.

Aloe Vera

Renowned for its calming and hydrating properties, aloe helps soothe redness and sensitivity while supporting skin recovery and balance.

Shea Butter

A rich source of essential fatty acids that deeply nourishes and strengthens the skin barrier, improving elasticity and comfort without compromising softness.

Jojoba Oil

A skin-compatible oil that closely resembles natural sebum, helping to balance oil production, support barrier health and improve skin smoothness.

Argan Oil

Rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, argan oil helps nourish, protect and improve skin elasticity, leaving skin feeling supple and refined.

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