Chandan or sandalwood powder is a
wonderful remedy that can treat skin problems, has an amazing fragrance, is
used for medicinal purposes and also provides a soothing effect in summers.
Chandan powder is available easily in Indian stores and you can make use of
this to create homemade packs to get glowing skin. You may also find natural
chandan in the form of a stick and stone which you can rub together to make a
natural paste of it. Here are a few face packs that you can make at home and
see your beauty woes vanish.
Beauty
Benefits or Secrets of sandalwood or chandan
Sandalwood/chandan
and Rose Water
Apply sandalwood/chandan powder
mixed with rose water all over your face. And let it dry for some time. Next,
dampen the dry sandalwood face mask by spraying a little water over it. Then,
rub gently to remove the mask. This face mask helps to cure all types of facial
blemishes and it removes the prickly heat fast triggered by excessive sweating.
This face mask has drying effects on the skin. If your skin is dry, then you
can use milk in place of rose water.
Sandalwood
Turmeric face mask
Mix one spoon of sandalwood
powder, one spoon of turmeric powder and a pinch of camphor together. Apply
this magical mix on your acne, acne scars and blackheads. For best results,
leave it on overnight. This home remedy works like a magic in reducing acne,
acne scars and blackheads.
Chandan
and milk face pack
If glowing skin is what you are
looking for, apply a mixture of chandan and raw milk on your face and leave it
for 20 minutes. Now wash it off with water. It will add a glow, tone your skin
and also moisturize it. If you suffer from dry skin, this is an excellent pack
for you.
Chandan
face scrub
Make a chandan face scrub to get
rid of dead skin cells and other impurities like dirt, oil which are hard to
get rid of with face packs. Mix chandan with rice powder (chawal ka aata),
besan, milk and rose water. Remember, not to add too much milk or water as
scrubs are thick in consistency. Apply this once in two weeks for the desired
results.
Egg
and chandan face mask
Take an egg yolk, honey/curd,
sandalwood power and lavender essential oil. Beat the egg and mix it with all
ingredients to make a thick paste. This face mask is a great aid in warding off
wrinkles and sagging skin.
Sandalwood
oil
Sandalwood oil is a great skin
softening agent. You can massage your face with sandalwood oil. You can add
sandalwood power to your favorite massage oil and let it sit for 12 hours. You
can buy sandalwood oil from the market also to massage your face.
Other
Benefits of Sandalwood
Apart from the ones mentioned
above, sandalwood remedies for skin has many more assets. Here we go with few
additional benefits of using this sandalwood.
· Sandalwood
has anti-bacterial trait and hence it is used as an herbal antiseptic. Hence,
it is used for curing bruises, scotches and also burns.
· If any
part of your skin gives you itching or burning sensation, make paste of
sandalwood powder, turmeric powder and lemon juice and apply it on the affected
area. It reduces not only the itch, but also the ruddiness caused due to it.
· Sandalwood
oil is proved effective in moisturising dry skin.
· Swelling
and itch caused by an insect bite can also be reduced by applying a paste of
sandalwood powder.
If you want to maintain a clear
skin, then sandalwood remedy is the best option. These sandalwood remedies for
skin, work only if you practice your activity for 8-10 days on a regular basis.
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