Mysore sandalwood is not like most sandalwood fragrances. It's richer, warmer, and more complex than synthetic versions — and it carries real history. Mysore Sandal Soap has been made in India for over a century, and this 75g bar brings that heritage directly to your daily wash, infused with pure Mysore sandalwood oil and enriched with moisturizing plant-based ingredients.
Mysore sandalwood oil is widely regarded as among the finest sandalwood in the world, a distinction earned through the region's particular climate, soil, and the age at which trees are harvested. The fragrance is smoother, warmer, and more complex than most synthetic sandalwood alternatives, and sandalwood oil has long been used in Ayurvedic skincare for its soothing, astringent, and skin-softening qualities. Over a century of Indian soap-making has refined exactly how much of this oil goes into each bar to balance fragrance and skin feel.
The vegetable oil base provides a rich, gentle cleanse without harshness, while the skin conditioners and moisturizers built into the formula keep skin soft and comfortable rather than stripped. It's suited to all skin types for daily bathing and cleansing, and leaves a long-lasting sandalwood fragrance behind on the skin.
To use, wet the skin with warm water, lather the bar in your hands or on a washcloth, massage gently over the body in circular motions, then rinse thoroughly and pat dry — a light moisturizer afterward helps lock in the effect. For external use only, avoid contact with the eyes, and a patch test is recommended for fragrance-sensitive skin before first use. Store the bar on a dry soap dish, away from pooled water, to extend its life.
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