Description

For centuries, Sandalwood Powder has been a cornerstone of Ayurvedic skincare,  celebrated for its luxurious aroma and exceptional skin-healing properties. Derived from the heartwood of the Santalum species, this finely milled botanical powder is revered for its antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory benefits that promote a smooth, radiant complexion.

Its natural emollient action deeply hydrates the skin while calming irritation, balancing excess oil, and helping to fade blemishes and uneven tone. Beyond its cosmetic uses, sandalwood’s signature fragrance adds warmth, depth, and serenity to body care and aromatherapy formulations, making it as functional as it is sensorial.

Technical Data

INCI Name: Santalum Album Powder
Origin: India
Plant Part Obtained From: Heartwood
Processing Method: Finely milled powder
Color: Light beige to golden brown
Aroma: Warm, woody, balsamic, and deeply soothing
Texture: Fine, smooth powder
Solubility: Insoluble in water; dispersible in oils, hydrosols, or masks
Recommended Usage Rate: 0.5–5% in formulations; up to 100% in dry mask or paste applications

Key Benefits & Applications

For Skin Care:

• Brightening & Tone Correction: Naturally inhibits tyrosinase, helping to reduce dark spots and promote even skin tone.

• Anti-Aging Support: Rich in antioxidants that neutralize free radicals and prevent premature wrinkle formation.

• Soothing & Calming: Reduces inflammation, redness, and post-sun irritation while cooling overheated skin.

• Purifying & Acne Care: Its natural antibacterial properties help fight acne-causing bacteria and minimize breakouts.

• Textural Refinement: Mildly exfoliates and detoxifies, leaving skin soft, refined, and radiant.

For Aromatic & Body Care:

• Enhances the fragrance profile of soaps, body powders, and bath products with its warm, long-lasting scent.

• Used in mood-elevating blends — sandalwood’s aroma is known to calm the mind and uplift mood, with gentle aphrodisiac qualities.

Formulator’s Note

Sandalwood Powder brings both function and fragrance to formulations , offering a rare blend of sensory luxury and therapeutic benefit. Pair it with Kaolin Clay or Multani Mitti for purifying masks, or with Aloe Vera Extract and Licorice Root for brightening treatments. When combined with Turmeric powder, it forms a classic Ayurvedic glow blend used for centuries in traditional skincare rituals.

Storage:
Store in a tightly sealed container, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity.

Disclaimer:
For external use only in cosmetic and personal care formulations. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Product color and aroma may vary due to natural origin.

At Skin Foodie, we source only premium pharmaceutical- or food-grade ingredients because purity and grade matter just as much in skincare as they do in nutrition. Lower-cost alternatives may not match our standards for safety, potency, or efficacy.