Use  sandalwood to get these 5 amazing skin benefits 

CHANDIGARH

Sandalwood oil is extracted from the santalum album tree, which is used in every other skin product globally. Also, this ingredient was used by our grandmothers in that golden period for keeping their skin radiant. In those times we used to listen temendous benefits of sandalwood paste and oil for the skin, especially if you have acne.

1. It contains anti-ageing properties:

Sandalwood oil prevents the skin from anti-ageing and also sagging. As enriched with antioxidants, sandalwood prevents the damage caused by free radicals and moreover, prevents the formation of wrinkles. To look young and fresh, you need to make a fine paste of sandalwood oil and top it with honey and egg yolk. Apply the paste for 20 minutes, and gently wash your face.

2. A worthy remedy to reduce acne breakouts:

Sandalwood has a calming effect  on inflammation that is developed by pimples and acne. Include sandalwood oil to some turmeric powder and camphor to get positive results. Apply it to your acne marks, pimple and leave it on overnight and rinse it off the next morning, with just normal water.

3. It helps to reduce the blemishes and scars on the face:

Sandalwood is well-known for reducing the appearance of bruises and scars, and gives the skin soft and radiant. If you are unable to find the sandalwood oil then no worries you can make it at home. Just take pure sandalwood powder and add a few drops of any oil that suits your skin. After applying, massage your face, leave it on for a few minutes, and rinse it off with lukewarm water.

4. It contains properties known as anti-tanning:

Sandalwood oil can be a great remedy to reduce the skin tanning. To get rid of tanning, just make a paste with either sandalwood oil or powder, add a few drops of honey, lemon juice, and curd. Blend the mixture well and apply it on the areas where you have tanning. Let the past sit for 15 minutes and then rinse it off.

5. Sandalwood prevents you from the scorching heat:

As sandalwood contains the soothing and calming effect and it is good for the skin as it acts as a remedy for prickly heat. Apart from the adults, you can use this on the baby’s skin as it is totally safe.