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Sandalwood, The Best Friend Your Skin Can Have

Chandan (sandalwood), long considered to be sacred in Ayurveda, has amazing tri-doshic qualities, meaning that it is one of those rare things that has a positive impact on Pitta, Vata and Kapha. In skin care, it has been used in many forms, including fresh pastes, powders and essential oils. Here’s a quick glance at how you can use sandalwood for all skin types:

Vata Skin Types tend to get dry and flaky. Sandalwood makes for the perfect moisturizer to lubricate and restore moisture.
Pitta skin types need deeper cleansing. Using a sandalwood cleanser removes impurities from your skin and protects it from pigmentation, blackheads, etc.
Kapha skin type is prone to acne because of its oily nature. The astringent property of sandalwood pacifies kapha and keeps the oiliness to a minimum.

Here are some sandalwood recipes you can try at home for glowing skin-

For Dark Spots:

Combine equal parts sandalwood powder and rose water and apply to skin.
Once it dries, sprinkle some water on it and gently rub it off.

For Rough Skin:

Combine 3-4 tablespoons of sandalwood powder with 1 tablespoon each of coconut and almond oil.
Apply it and allow it to dry.
Rinse with warm water.

For Pimples:

Combine equal parts turmeric and sandalwood along with a pinch of camphor.
Apply to the affected areas regularly.

For Dry Skin:

Combine sandalwood powder with milk till it turns into a paste.
Apply it and allow it to dry.
Rinse with warm water.

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