Home » Beauty »  Skin Care Tips »  The Fragrance of Sandalwood Did you know that sandalwood had the distinction of being a cream, make-up and it is also used for medicinal purposes? The secret of many movie stars having a flawless complexion lies in their usage of sandalwood powder! If Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai use it, shouldn't you? The red sandalwood possesses medicinal properties while the white sandal is used for skin care. Ancient Ayurveda has relied on the goodness of sandalwood, as a base for skin care preparations, for centuries. With the back-to-nature movement of today, shouldn't you take a long , hard look at the benefits of using sandalwood for the most natural form of skin care?

Pimples

Mix 1 teaspoon of sandalwood powder and turmeric each, adding enough water to make a thick paste. Apply overnight to watch those pimples vanish! What's better, you can rest assured no scars will be left behind either! If you suffer from a severe case, add a piece of crushed camphor to the paste. Camphor has a cooling effect on your skin.

Acne

Take two teaspoons of sandalwood powder and mix it with enough rosewater to make a thick paste. Apply on your face for half hour everyday, to make the most stubborn acne disappear! This paste is also good enough to apply over acne on the back or chest.

Massage

A massage with sandalwood oil can invigorate and rejuvenate you. It is extremely cooling and soothes the skin. If you cannot get sandalwood oil, add sandalwood powder to your massage oil and let it steep overnight before using. It is particularly recommended during hot, summer months and is effective in combating heat boils and rashes. It also leaves your body feeling delicately perfumed.

Moisturizer

Sandalwood powder makes a great perfumed moisturizer for your skin. Mix 2 teaspoons of sandalwood powder with milk, and apply to exposed areas of your skin before a bath. Regular use will leave your skin feeling smooth and dewy, with a delicate fragrance. What's better, it's far cheaper than those branded moisturizers, and far more effective too!

Smooth Complexion

If your skin is patchy and your complexion is uneven, then try this! Mix together 5 tablespoons of coconut oil, add 3 teaspoons of almond oil and stir in 5 teaspoons of sandalwood powder. Apply for 20 minutes, rinse with tepid water, to remove sun tan or to give your skin that smooth feel.