Sandalwood Powder/Oil For Stopping Acne - Pt 3

For yielding of Sandalwood oil, the Sandalwood tree must be at least 30 -40 years and steam distillation method is used to harvest the oil. Better still if the tree is harvested even older as the older the tree gets, the richer is the oil content and its aroma.

The steam distillation process for the sandalwood is awfully long with a continuous period of 2-3 days, just like the steam distillation for oil from the tea tree plant ( Melaleuca Alternifolia ), another great acne pimple remover.

" The preparation of Sandalwood powder for removing acne pimples by home DIY method can be performed in various ways "

The preparation of Sandalwood powder for removing acne pimples by home DIY method can be performed in various ways. For making paste, prepare a mixture from 1 tablespoon each from Sandalwood powder, Turmeric powder and water and ½ tablespoon from Camphor for the cooling effect. Mix them well into a thick paste and then apply directly to the acne / pimples and leave it for approximately ½ hour until the paste start to dry. After that, wash the paste away and dry you face with towel.


The Sandalwood oil and powder can offer an effective Home DIY for removing acne pimples on face and this home remedy had been implemented even since the ancient days. The treatment with Sandalwood works in 3 ways:

• Elimination of accumulated bacteria and germs that are blossoming on skin and which can lead to inflammation and then acne pimples.
• Moisturizing of skin with soothing effect that makes it cooling and calming and warding off from inflammations and irritations.
• Cleansing of skin pores away from excessive oils that give rise to acne pimples.

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