Sandalwood oil is an essential oil that is obtained from the heartwood and roots of sandalwood trees. Sandalwood oil is extremely popular for its magical fragrance. Due to its fragrance it is used in various cosmetic products, perfumes and sometimes for flavouring as well. But value of sandalwood oil is lot more beyond smell. It offers various health and beauty benefits as well.
Some of the benefits offered by sandalwood oil include:
Helps in preventing skin ageing
It is not an easy task to prevent skin ageing. But it is seen that regular application of sandalwood oil in circular motion on face can help in reducing the fine lines and scars.
Help in lightening stretch marks
It is said that regular application of sandalwood oil can be helpful in lightening the stretch marks along with other types of scars.
Useful in eczema and other skin infections
Cooling and soothing effect of sandalwood oil work wonders in bringing down the itchiness and skin infections easily.
Makes skin look bring and flawless
Anti- inflammatory properties of sandalwood oil helps in calming and reducing the eruptions on the skin. Its effective astringent properties tones the skin and helps in its rejuvenation.
Keeps body odour at bay
Powders, lotions or perfumes containing sandalwood oil are an indispensable source of fragrance. These hair care and skin care products keeps you fresh and rejuvenated all day long.
Diy Skin Brightening And Lightening Serum
Ingredients:
- Almond oil – 20 to 30 ml
- Sandalwood essential oil – 8 to 10 drops
- Tea tree essential oil – 5 drops
Procedure:
- Take a glass dropper bottle.
- Add almond oil, sandalwood essential oil and tea tree essential oil to the bottle.
- Gently shake the bottle every time you use the serum.
- Apply 4 – 5 drops of the serum uniformly on your clean face.