Sandalwood

The soothing aroma of sandalwood benefits the mind by helping it relax. Moreover, this herb has a cooling effect. It is beneficial in curing a number of issues like prickly heat, pimples, leucoderma, abdominal pain, headache, fever, and genitourinary infections.

Sandalwood or Chandan is considered sacred and holy as per Hindu mythology. Thus, it is used in several religious ceremonies.

Sandalwood Powder

The herb has a sweet, woodsy smell. Usually, sandalwood heartwood and essential oil are used for medicinal purposes.

Scientific Name: Santalum Album L.

Other Names: White sandalwood, Yellow Sandalwood, East Indian Sandalwood, White Saunders, Santal, Tan Xiang, Sandanam, Srigandapuma, Sukhad, Sandal Safaid 

Benefits of Sandalwood Powder and Sandalwood Oil for Skin

· Sandalwood has many skin benefits and widely known as natural beauty agent in the form powder and Oil, also used in many herbal beauty products. Some of these are: -

· Sandalwood powder and Oil has antimicrobial properties that make it effective to treat acne and remove acne scars naturally. Regular use can help you to get rid of Acne and Acne Scars completely.

·  Sandalwood oil and paste has a calming, cooling effect that helps balance the body after overexposure to the sun and treat scrapes, rashes, blemishes and tan.

·  Sandalwood Powder is natural skin cleanser and can be used in place of soap or shower gel for clean skin and natural fragrance throughout the day.

Home Remedy to use Sandalwood Powder or Oil for Acne and Acne Scars

·  Mix sandalwood Powder or sandalwood oil, Turmeric Powder and some drops of lemon juice to make face pack like paste. Add required water if you are using sandalwood power to make smooth paste.

·  Apply paste on you face directly for some time and wash off later with lukewarm water.

·  Repeat this remedy every alternate day to reduce acne and acne scars naturally at home.

·  Regular use can help you to get rid of acne completely and it is as effective as costly acne products available in market without any side effect. 

An excellent face mark with sandalwood :

Sandalwood, Turmeric and Honey

Ingredients :

Sandal wood powder -1tsp

Honey - 1tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Method :

Mix well and apply on face and neck. Leave on for 20minutes and wash off with cold water. It leaves the skin fresh.

How to use Sandalwood Powder for Full Body cleansing?

You can also use Sandalwood Paste in place of soap or shower gel for body cleansing.

·  Just rub sandalwood paste on your whole body, especially at your underarms and between legs while taking shower.

·  Wait for 10-12 minutes after apply sandalwood paste if have time otherwise wash it straightway.

·  It gives your body a natural and wonderful fragrance throughout the day and also tones your skin.

·  It’s as effective as many costly showers gels and is safe of chemicals and side effects.

Sandalwood is a marvelous herb having numerous skin benefits. You can use it regularly with different home remedies to treat acne, remove acne scars, suntan, blemishes, rashes etc and to get clear, spotless and beautiful skin naturally at home.

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Precautions

Individuals suffering from severe kidney or liver disease should avoid taking this herb, internally as well as externally. In addition, pregnant and nursing women should consult with a qualified doctor before using sandalwood

Although the essential oil of sandalwood benefits the skin, application of undiluted sandalwood oil can cause irritation. The herb may give rise to contact dermatitis in certain individuals.