2016-02-01
Joybynature.com Team
Feb
01

Sandalwood is popularly used in a lot of beauty treatments from face packs to de tanning masks. We mostly find sandalwood in powdered form or freshly ground from a stick of sandalwood to form a pasty liquid. But sandalwood essential oil too has some amazing benefits that could do wonders for your health and beauty. Read on to find out how to use sandalwood oil in a variety of ways to get the most out of this fragrant wood.

  1. Skin Cleanser And Toner

Sandalwood oil has nourishing and soothing properties that heal your skin and removes blemishes, acne marks and scars easily. It can also treat marks left my eczema and get rid of them quickly and prevent the problem from returning. It acts as an astringent and tones the skin to help you achieve an even skin tone and texture. It rejuvenates the skin and moisturizes it from deep within to combat the problem of dry skin. Mix a few drops of sandalwood essential oil with olive oil and apply it all over the face with a cotton ball. Wash it off with warm water and pat your skin dry before applying a nourishing moisturizer. Do this two to three times a week to improve skin quality.

  1. Anti-Ageing Solution

Around the early thirties you will start noticing signs of ageing on your skin. Wrinkles and fine lines begin to appear and can be quite scary to notice them in the mirror suddenly one morning. To prevent signs of premature ageing, start using sandalwood oil from an early age. Add a few drops of sandalwood oil to your night time moisturizer and apply it to the skin before bed every day. Starting this practice in your twenties will keep your skin looking younger and radiant for longer. If you have already started noticing signs of ageing, you can start doing this to reduce the wrinkles from developing further.

  1. Natural Perfume

Sandalwood oil has a beautiful fragrance and is used in a variety of soaps and lotions for its sweet smelling aroma. You too can use it as a natural perfume without investing too much in high end products. Apple some petroleum jelly to your pulse points such as at the wrist, collarbone, behind the ear, behind the knees etc. Now apply a few drops of sandalwood essential oil on the petroleum jelly and you will feel and smell fresh for the whole day.

  1. Antiseptic Treatment

Sandalwood oil has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties that help fight off infections and keep the body healthy. This oil can also be consumed internally as well as externally to reap the healing benefits. You can apply a few drops of sandalwood oil to blemishes, cuts and deeper wounds to prevent them from becoming infected or septic. In case of other problems such as ulcers, throat infection, stomach infection etc, add a few drops of the essential oil to a glass of warm milk. Drinking this mixture fortifies the body’s immune system and makes it more effective in fighting off the infections.

  1. Stress Reliever

Sandalwood oil has a relaxing fragrance and sedative properties that help to fight off stress and anxiety. It has a calming effect on the nervous system of the body and can help remove tension, agitation, fear, and restlessness. You can add a few drops of sandalwood oil to a diffuser and let the aroma spread in the room to feel more relaxed. This is a very common technique used in aromatherapy and sandalwood oil is usually the preferred fragrance. Alternatively you can also take a few drops of the oil on a tissue paper and leave it next to your pillow to feel more relaxed and at peace.

  1. Inflammation Treatment

Sandalwood oil contains anti-inflammatory properties that have a soothing effect and provide immediate relief from inflamed nerves or muscles. Massaging the body using sandalwood oil has shown proven effectiveness in removing inflammation and soreness from the nervous system, blood vessels, digestive system as well as the excretory tract. In case of fever, injuries or even insect attacks, sandalwood oil can help treat the problem by acting on the central nervous and circulatory systems.

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