Sandalwood (Sandal Safed) صندل لکڑی

Overview

Sandalwood is a commercially and culturally important plant species especially in India belonging to the family Santalaceae. sandalwoods are heavy, yellow, and fine-grained, and, unlike many other aromatic woods, they retain their fragrance for decades. Sandalwood oil is extracted from the woods for use. Sandalwood is often cited as one of the most expensive woods in the world.

Benefits

Sandalwood is rich in antioxidants that prevent skin sagging and the consequent formation of wrinkles. It is also capable of fighting the damage caused by the presence of free radicals in the skin.
You can even use sandalwood to prevent those wretched pimples from popping out on your skin. The antiseptic properties of sandalwood reduce bacterial growth on the skin, which makes it very effective in treating acne, boils, and sores and preventing them from worsening.
Sandalwood is known to heal your skin tissues. This healing property helps in getting rid of scars from wounds, blemishes, dark spots and eczema. You can also use sandalwood powder for skin whitening as it removes skin impurities to give you an even tone. This is why brides-to-be are advised to apply sandalwood on face to look flawless on their wedding day.
Sandalwood is rife with anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it an ideal remedy for sunburns and skin rashes. It heals skin irritation and itchiness caused by infections, insect bites, or product reactions and also prevents eruptions and acne.
The effects of a suntan can last for long if not treated quickly. Rubbing sandalwood oil or applying its paste on the affected parts can remove suntan gradually as well as reduce the redness and burning caused by overexposure to the sun’s rays.

The soothing and calming effect of sandalwood on the skin acts as a cure for prickly heat. It is safe to use for all age groups, including babies.
The cooling effect of sandalwood is a great remedy for skin-related problems. It cures rashes, sunburns, insect bites, infections, skin reactions, acne, and more.

Some different ways to use sandalwood powder for glowing skin:

Acne And Blackhead Removal Pack

Mix one teaspoon of sandal powder with one teaspoon of aloe vera gel and two teaspoons of curd to form a fine paste and apply on the affected areas of the skin. Let it stay for 30 minutes and rinse well with water. The potent antibacterial properties help to kill acne-causing bacteria and get rid of acne, scars and blackheads.

Suntan and Pigmentation Pack

Take one teaspoon of sandal powder mix with a teaspoon of curd, honey, turmeric powder and lemon juice and apply evenly on the face. Allow it to stay for 15-20 minutes and rinse well. This pack fades away suntan, dark spots and pigmentation.

Fairer Skin Complexion Pack

Sandalwood powder works well for all types of skin for revamping skin beauty and glow. Mix one teaspoon of sandalwood powder with one teaspoon of besan flour,turmeric powder and rose water to a fine paste and apply well over the skin and let it stay for 15-20 minutes and wash well. Regular use of this face pack helps to revamp the skin texture, glow and fairer complexion.

Sandalwood with lemon mask

Mix sandalwood powder with lemon juice to prepare a mask for oily skin. Apply this paste all over your face and let it dry out. Once it does, wash it off with lukewarm water. It helps in regulating the secretion of sebum and makes the pores tight.

Sandalwood with egg yolk mask

To improve the skin texture and keep wrinkles at bay, make a face pack using 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp of yoghurt and 3-4 tbsp of sandalwood powder. Apply this paste on your skin and leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water.