KSTDC sandalwood powder

Listing ID #4609365

Kalabham, chandanam, and javadhu are dried and used as kalabham powder, chandanam powder, and javadhu powder, respectively. Chandanam powder is very popular in India and is also used in Nepal. In Tirupati after religious tonsure,sandalwood paste is applied to protect the skin & PUJA .Sandalwood powder is the dried and crushed form of sandalwood, which is a type of wood belonging to the Santalum genus. This wood is considered sacred by different cultures around the world and is widely used in religious ceremonies of Jainism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Chinese and Japanese traditions. Aside from this religious significance, sandalwood extract and sandalwood paste is widely used for natural healing treatments. Sandalwood powder is produced when a stick of sandalwood – a yellow and highly fragrant [1] wood is ground down into powder.

Once you have the completely dried powder, many people choose to make a paste with this powder by mixing it with a small amount of water, and occasionally including other spices, such as saffron, to increase its potency. The most common usages of this powder and paste relate directly to skin health, as it is packed with santalol, which is an active ingredient in this wood and is a powerful sesquiterpene. Most importantly, anecdotal and formal research has shown that sandalwood has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, and disinfectant qualities, thereby making it an ideal solution for many skin conditions.

Sandalwood Powder Benefits For Skin

The best sandalwood powder benefits for your skin include its ability to moisturize, exfoliate, heal and whiten your skin, among others.

Prevents Acne

The antiseptic, exfoliating, and antibacterial qualities of sandalwood powder and paste make it an ideal solution if you regularly struggle [2] with pimples and acne. The rough texture of this powder can help clear out dirt and grime from your pores, while the antiseptic compounds clear out bacterial infections or stubborn sebum that cause inflammation and breakouts.