Benefits of Sandalwood For Your Skincare Regime

July 10, 2020 by Forest Essentials

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Santalum album or Sandalwood commonly known in India as Chandan is renowned for its aromatic and skincare properties. In ancient texts, it plays an important role in one’s overall summer skincare regime.

Ayurveda mentions specific diet, lifestyle and skincare regime for different seasons. As Summer is a Pitta (heat or fire element) governing season, it is suggested to apply a lot of cooling, hydrating, healing and nurturing foods, herbs, and spices through Ayurvedic beauty products and lifestyle choices.

As per Ayurveda, Skin care in summer is incomplete without the incorporation of Sandalwood, whether it comes to managing Pitta related disorders or managing the effects of harsh sun rays of Summer on skin.

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Because of its light and dry physical properties (i.e. Laghu & Ruksha Guna) and cold potency (Sheet Virya), fresh Sandalwood paste works brilliantly on skin related issues like pigmentation, sunburn, acne and skin that lacks luster due to the sweltering heat and an incessant demand for water by the body.

In skin care, Sandalwood is used in many forms – including fresh pastes, powder and essential oils.

How To Use Sandalwood As Per Skin Concerns

Sandalwood for Dry Skin

For Vata skin, which is predominantly normal to dry, flaky, wrinkle prone and rough – Sandalwood essential oil works miraculously well due to its lubricating and nourishing properties. It is an excellent option for Vata skin type as it has the dual benefit of not only improving skin imbalances but also in helping soothe anxiety and sleeplessness, when infused in skincare products for dry skin.

Also Read: Skincare Regime as per your Ayurvedic doshas

Sandalwood for Blemishes, Pigmentation & Tanning

For Pitta skin which is typically sensitive and prone to pigmentation, tanning, blemishes and sunburn, Ubtans or natural cleansers containing Sandalwood powder are best to use. They can be mixed with pure Rose water or milk and applied on affected areas of the skin regularly. Alternatively, Turmeric can be added for application on acne.

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Sandalwood for Acne & Enlarged Pores

For Kapha – which is skin that is primarily moist and prone to acne and large pores, a mask prepared with a Sandalwood Ubtan such as Narangi and Nagkesar by Forest Essentials can be mixed with yogurt for application on the skin. The astringent and antiseptic properties of Sandalwood clear the skin of excess moisture and acne, making it a key ingredient to look for in skin care products for oily skin.

Best Natural Skincare products with Sandalwood

Sandalwood & Nagkesar Facial Treatment Mask

A nourishing face masque infused with Nagkesar and Gotukula, traditionally known to deeply nourish and rejuvenate the skin. It is blended with pure Sandalwood, Rosewater, Black Himalayan Clay and potent Ayurvedic herbs to hydrate the skin.

Sandalwood & Saffron Night Treatment Cream

A unique night treatment formula that blends the pure oils of Sandalwood and Saffron to nourish Normal to Dry skin.

Sandalwood & Orange Peel Face Wash

This Facial cleanser is enriched with a fresh infusion of moisture rich ingredients including, tender coconut water, Green Bamboo Extract and Narangi Peel Essential oil, which gently deep cleanses the skin by removing excess sebum and impurities.

Sandalwood & Orange Peel Face Moisturizer

Easily absorbed, this unique light formulation with SPF 25 provides essential nutrients, helps in restoring natural hydration and protects skin from the harmful effects of the sun.

Sandalwood & Orange Peel Pre Shave Beard Oil

A rich blend of botanical extracts, highly nutritious oils and precious Pomegranate seed oil, which help to soften the beard for a nourishing and comfortable shaving experience and an improved razor glide.

Sandalwood & Orange Peel After Shave

The fresh and purifying properties of Sweet Orange Peel and Sandalwood combined with the moisturizing ability of Aloe Vera, instantly refresh the skin.

Make friends with Sandalwood this Summer and you’ll have your skin thanking you for it!

Dr. Taruna

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S).

Diploma in Stress Management.

For Forest Essentials.

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