Sandalwood Oil Benefits for Skin

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The woody and earthy aroma of this Indian root is so easy to make out that it doesn’t need a scientific brain to decipher it.

If we tell you it is ‘Chandan’, it will on its own ring bells of soft, moisturised and nourished skin.

Yes, Chandan or Sandalwood is the Ayurvedic recipe from our grandma’s days. It is pale yellow to pale gold in colour as most of us know. The essential oil made out of it is used in beauty treatments and cosmetics such as perfumes, deodorants, lotions and creams.

Of course, the oil has medicinal uses too and is used to treat various skin problems such as pimples, blemishes, dark circles, acne and common problems found in teenagers. The best part about it is that it is a simple, easy to use and affordable solution to getting clear skin. Here are some sandalwood oil benefits for skin.

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Sandalwood Oil – The Fountain of Skin Beauty

Every Ayurvedic root or bark has a history attached to it. Sandalwood oil has been around for over 4,000 years ago so you can well imagine its nostalgic value. The essential oil is extracted from the heart of the sandalwood trees (yes trees) that fall in the age group of 40 to 80. It is said that older the tree, stronger is its aroma and more oil it has.

Go anywhere and the exotic woody smell of the sandalwood oil will follow you. So will its health benefits. The smell of sandalwood oil calms down the mind and in the process reduces tension.

Benefits of Sandalwood Oil

Here’s a rundown of benefits of sandalwood oil for health and wellness which you and your family should adopt.

Antiseptic – Being a good antiseptic agent, the oil of sandalwood shields you from internal wounds and ulcers which can be quite a nuisance. When you apply chandan oil on skin, you can expect prevention from infected pimples, boils, wounds and sores. This is a major reason why sandalwood oil is safe for both external and internal application.

Anti-inflammatory – As anti-inflammatory agents, the sandalwood oil and paste have a tremendous cooling effect. This helps it relieve all types of inflammation in major organs of the body such as brain, nervous, digestive, circulatory, and excretory system that occur due to infections, fevers, side effects of antibiotics, wounds, insect bites, and food poisoning.

Astringent – As a beauty product, sandalwood oil offers benefits like tightened skin muscles when massaged on the face. It is also beneficial in strengthening the grip of gums on the teeth.

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Muscular Spasm pain reliever – Sandalwood oil works well against muscular spasms and contractions by relaxing muscles, nerves, and blood vessels.

Skin Softener – The essential oil gives a fresh and cool feeling when applied as it soothes skin, minimises skin inflammation and irritation and cures infections.

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