Originated from Sandalwood tree, the aromatic sandalwood powder or Chandan is used as a beauty ingredient from ancient time to enhance the beauty of a person. Sandalwood powder also has medicinal properties that is why it not only beautifies your skin externally but also heal it from inside.

Whether you are troubled by acne, pimples, wrinkles, dry skin or other skin related problems, instead of opting for cosmetic beauty products, include sandalwood powder or oil in your beauty care regime. To know in great detail, have a look at the article at Mangal Parinay to know the benefits of sandalwood powder for face and skin.

Miraculous benefits of Sandalwood powder for skin:

• To Cure Acne and Pimples

Are you worried about acne spot? Acne occurs when excess oil attracts dirt and impurities on the skin.

In order to cure acne and pimples, add one tablespoon of sandalwood powder, 1 tablespoon rosewater and one teaspoon of turmeric in a bowl. Make the paste from the above ingredients and apply it on your face. Leave it for 30 minutes to dry then rinse your face. Follow the remedy daily as it will not only clear acne but also prevent any further occurrence.

• To remove blemishes

The unhygienic eating habits and unhealthy lifestyle results in another skin problem i.e., blemishes.

Mix sandalwood powder with rosewater and spread it all over your face. When it gets dry, dampen the dry sandalwood mask by sprinkling water over it and rub gently. Use milk in place of rosewater if you have dry skin.

• For skin fairness

Who doesn’t want glowing skin? Applying sandalwood face mask is a perfect treatment for obtaining fairness skin.

Blend one tablespoon of almond powder along with one tablespoon of Chandan powder and milk. Spread the formed paste on your face and neck and wait until it gets dries up. Massage your face gently in a circular motion before washing it off completely. Repeat the procedure for two weeks to get desired results.

• To get oil-free skin

People who are fighting with the problem of oily skin must try this effective remedy.

Mix 2 tablespoon of fine sandalwood (Chandan) powder with lemon juice to apply it on your face. Wait for 20 minutes and rinse it off with cold water.

• To reduce swelling

Sometimes, our skin gets swelled due to an insect bite. Dab the paste of sandalwood powder, lavender oil and turmeric to get instant relief from itchy swelling.

• For skin softening

Loaded with several benefits, sandalwood oil work wonders for skin softening.

Massage your face with sandalwood oil and let it sit for 2 hours to get it absorbed by the skin.

• To fade scars and dark spots

There is another type of sandalwood powder called Rakhtchandan that helps in fading dark spots and scars.

Mix sandalwood powder with coconut oil and apply it on your face in an upward direction. You will get effective results within one week.

• To fight ageing symptoms

The antioxidants present in sandalwood powder alleviate the ageing process and helps in fighting wrinkles, fine lines, and skin damage.

Take an egg yolk, one tablespoon of honey and sandalwood powder to make a thick paste. Spread the paste evenly on your face and wash it off with plain water to get maximum benefits.