(The columnist is a registered member of Tollywood film industry & All India based freelance professional makeup artist & mainly focusing on Bridal makeup, Cinema, Commercial, Fashion and Photoshoot, and makeup and makeup training. Readers can contact him at his institute MAB INDIA in Tollygunj.)
The popular number ‘chandan sa badan chanchal chitwan…’ always makes a woman proud of being compared with it. Not only that sandalwood is an expensive product in India but also that the ‘Dadimaa key nuskhein’ revolve round, a great deal, in the sphere of different types of sandalwood. Taking care of your skin, by default, speaks about sandalwood and the medicinal properties it has. Indian mythology and tradition involve ‘Anindita’ – the other Sanskrit name for sandalwood – almost in everything as well as in cosmetics. The antibacterial quality present in Chandana heals pimples, acne or other skin related problems. Let us discuss the home-made sandalwood preparations to make your skin glowing and problem-free.
- Mix two teaspoons of sandalwood powder and rose water and make a paste. Put this pack on the face and keep at least 15 minutes. Wash it with cold water.
- For smooth and bright skin apply turmeric paste and sandalwood powder all over the face. Keep it for 20 minutes then wash it off with cold water.
- For oily skin, make a paste by mixing tomato juice with sandalwood powder. Put this paste over your face and wash it in cold water for 15 minutes.
- For any skin related disease or rash and irritation sandalwood, if applied, gives the best result.
