SANDALWOOD (chandan)

                                                 The sandal tree is botanically known as Santalum album and belong to

the family Santalaceae. Sandalwood is mostly used by perfume makers, fragrance continues to be one of the most popular form of sandalwood usage. It is used in the form of oil, paste and powder, which are heavily used for their excellent skincare enhancing qualities. 

             Sandalwood oil is a versatile essential oil. It is used in many religious ceremonies.And most importantly, it is an ancient Ayurvedic medicine used for various skin conditions.   
                                           

  PROPERTIES :- 

• The oil has many skin benefits, it relieves both inflammation and itching. 
• It helps healing sunburn
• It contains anti-oxidants so act as an anti-aging 
• It refreshes dehydrated skin by moisturizing it
• It can be used as an astringent 
• It can also be used to prevent marks and scars on the face. 
• It bring radiance to dull skin
• It is used for treating infections of the urinary tract.

 USE OF SANDALWOOD IN DIFFERENT MASKS :-

1) TO IMPROVE COMPLEXION -
                   
1 tsp sandalwood powder

2 saffron petals
Pinch of camphor
Rose water

• Mix all the above ingredients together in a bowl and make a thin paste of it
• Apply this mask on your face evenly
• Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes
• Rinse it with water  

       

  2) FOR ACNE -

                       1/4 tablespoon sandalwood powder
                        2 drops honey
                        Pinch of lemon powder
                        Rose water

• Add all the above ingredients and make a thin paste of it
• Apply this pack evenly on your face 
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Rinse it with lukewarm water

         
 3)   FOR GLOWING SKIN - 

                                   1/4 tablespoon of sandalwood powder
                                   Pinch of barberry (daruhaldi) powder
                                   2 drops of honey
                                   Milk 

• Mix all the above ingredients together, add milk to make a thin paste of it.
• Apply this mask evenly on your face
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Then rinse it with lukewarm water                                           

 4) FOR BLEMISHES -

                             1/2th tablespoon of sandalwood powder
                              Pinch of barberry (daruhaldi) powder
                              2 drops of honey
                              1/4th tablespoon orange powder
                              Rose water

• Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl add rose water to make a thin paste of it
• Apply this mask evenly on your face 
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Rinse it lukewarm water   

  5) FOR  WRINKLE FREE SKIN -

                                       1/2th tablespoon of sandalwood powder
                                       Pinch of barberry (daruhaldi) powder
                                       1/4th tbsp of liquorice (mulethi) powder
                                       2 drops of honey
                                       Milk

• Add all the above ingredients in a bowl add milk to make a thin paste of it
• Mix it thoroughly and apply this mask evenly on your face
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Rinse it lukewarm water   

6) FOR DRY AND ITCHY SKIN -

               1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder

               1 tablespoon aloe vera juice

• Mix both the above ingredients thoroughly
• Apply this mask on your face 
• Leave it for 10 to 15 min
• Rinse it with water