Sandalwood is a much-loved fragrance across the world, often evoking soft breezes, restful spaces, and a sense of peace and calm. It’s commonly used in aromatherapy and meditation practice around the world.

The wood and oil is prized in many religious faiths, including Hinduism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, and many East Asian traditions. It’s used in sacred ceremonies, as rosary beads, as incense, and as a decorative, cleansing paste.

Sandalwood’s soft, woody aroma works well in soaps and body scrubs, and it’s been used in Indian skin care for centuries. Sandalwood or Chandan is a sacred Ayurveda ingredient. Profusely used in religious rituals, the sandalwood tree has been mythologized in Indian customs since time immemorial. The Indian Vedas record the holiness of the herb, and its unique and musty fragrance till now fills the halls of many a Hindu temple and a Buddhist monastery.

But beyond being just a Holi incense stick, sandalwood is gifted with anti-microbial and nourishing properties making it an excellent cure for Pitta and Vata skin issues such as acne, rashes, ulcers, sunburn, dryness and more. This old Indian superstar ingredient holds secrets to give you brighter, clearer, and more radiant skin.

And while you might have found the familiar smell of sandalwood line your mom and grandma’s beauty cabinets and mandirs, sandalwood oil and bark are still popular in modern beauty products, especially in Ayurvedic products.

BENEFITS OF SANDALWOOD OIL FOR SKIN:

Treats Acne and Pimples
Removes Dark Spots and Scars
Fights Ageing Signs
Reduces Tanning and Pigmentation
Treat Eczema and Dermatitis
Lowers Stress and Improves Sleep
Helps nourish the skin,
Improve the elasticity of skin cells,
Even out skin tone.
May Improve Complexion