Sandalwood Cream

Description

Sandalwood Cream is able to soothe inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis, as well as soothe irritated skin and smooth blemishes. In Ayurvedic texts, it is known to alleviate the pitta dosha, meaning it has cooling properties. It is an astringent, meaning it can cause small contractions in the soft tissue, softening and tightening the skin and reducing the appearance of pores. That is why it is also an important ingredient in aftershaves. Sandalwood’s antiseptic properties also help reduce infections in areas with pimples, cuts or superficial wounds, while its antimicrobial nature helps keep the skin clear. Additionally, it has a drying effect, so when sandalwood cream is applied to a red, inflamed pimple, it can dry out and heal faster, making sandalwood a great oil or face mask ingredient for those with sensitive, acne-prone skin. Additionally, sandalwood helps soothe sunburn and brighten skin due to its mild exfoliating properties. A painful sunburn or prickly heat can be quickly cooled by applying sandalwood cream to it.