Sandalwood is a product of the tropical sandalwood tree that grows in India. The wood is harvested and made into a powder or oil and commonly used for many different products including aromatics like perfumes and incense. Sandalwood is an ancient Indian Ayurvedic remedy for many skin complaints and conditions. Sandalwood has antimicrobial properties making it a popular herbal antiseptic for treating minor skin abrasions like cuts and burns. It is also known to cleanse and condition the skin leaving it moisturized, free of germs and protected from the harmful rays of the sun. Sandalwood powder and sandalwood oil are both made from the wood and can be purchased in herbal stores and online. To utilize sandalwood in your beauty routine, try one of these skin care treatments.

Sandalwood Pimple Paste

Make a paste to treat pimples with 1 teaspoon of sandalwood powder with 1 teaspoon of turmeric. Add one teaspoon of water to make the paste, and apply to pimples before bed as a nighttime treatment. Add a small piece of camphor to the recipe for an added cooling effect.

Sandalwood Rosewater

Sandalwood powder combined with rosewater can be used as a mask to treat acne. Combine 2 teaspoons of sandalwood with enough rosewater to make a spreadable mixture. Spread it evenly on your face and leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse with tepid water. This is also a pleasantly cooling treatment for acne on the chest and back.

Sandalwood and Lime Allergy Treatment

Use sandalwood with lime to help decrease the symptoms of skin allergy anywhere on your body. Combine 1 teaspoon of sandalwood with 1 teaspoon of turmeric. Add 1 teaspoon of lime juice and apply to the affected area. Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes and rinse with cool water.

Sandalwood Oil

Sandalwood oil can be used for massage and as a moisturizer and skin soother because of its cooling effect on the skin. If your skin suffers from hot and itchy symptoms, try sandalwood oil to cool them off. To make your own, add sandalwood powder to your favorite oil and let it sit overnight before use. You can also purchase sandalwood oil made from the sandalwood tree in herbal stores and online.  

Sandalwood Insect Bite Treatment

To fight the hot itchy swelling of an insect bite, apply a sandalwood paste to the bite. Make the paste from 1 teaspoon each of sandalwood powder and turmeric mixed with water or milk. If you have been affected in a large area by several bites, add lavender oil and apply to the entire area for treatment and as an insect repellant.

Sandalwood Tan Remover Tonic

Use this tonic to try to even out your skin tone from a dark suntan by removing it. Mix 5 tablespoons of coconut oil with 2 teaspoons of almond oil. Add 4 teaspoons of sandalwood powder and apply the mixture to the overexposed areas.

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