Provided herein are cream formulations comprising sandalwood oil, an antioxidant and a phosphate buffer. Also provided are methods of making and using the formulations. Further provided herein is a method of treating a skin disorder in a subject by administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a cream formulation comprising sandalwood oil, an antioxidant and a phosphate buffer, wherein the subject has a skin disorder or is at risk of developing a skin disorder.