Chandan, also known as sandalwood, has been around for many years. Just like haldi aka turmeric, chandan powder is not only used for medicinal purposes but also for beauty. From getting rid of headaches to acne, the cultural significance of chandan is immense as it has stood the test of time. From the ancient recipes, it has now become a part of soap cases and various other chandan skincare and body care products. But no, don't go grabbing your dad's chandan body soap. I have gone through my fair share of face packs and am going to help you find the best one.
01Embracing Chandan for Radiant Skin
Chandan aka sandalwood is one of the best glowing skin remedies out there. Don't believe me? Well, let's first go through the many benefits of chandan powder for face.
02Unveiling the Beauty of Chandan
1. Treats Acne
Chandan skincare is super popular because sandalwood is effective in fighting the free radicals present in the environment. The breakouts caused by pollution, dust and grime can easily be tackled since a chandan face pack is anti-fungal in nature. It fights the bacteria that cause acne and clears up the skin.
2. Removes Scars
I'll be honest, I actually didn't use sandalwood as much when I had pimples as I do now cause of all the scarring and black spots the breakouts have left on my skin. And ask any aunty or granny, everyone swears by chandan for spots. Basically, it fades the blemishes and heals the acne scars.
3. Reduces Redness and Tan
Chandan is also known to have soothing and anti-inflammatory properties that help in reducing skin redness, especially if you have sensitive skin. This also means that it can help with sun tan as it evens your skin tone and leaves it bright and clear.
4. Treats Open Pores
Another great way that chandan deals with breakouts is by unclogging pores and minimising size. If you don't have clogged, open pores, you are less likely to get a pimple!
5. Scrubs Dead Skin Cells
Chandan is a great natural exfoliator which is how it keeps your pores clear and tight. Well, that's not the only thing that exfoliation helps with. Sandalwood is known to exfoliate dead skin cells to unearth new and smoother skin.
03Chandan Face Packs for Glowing Skin
Sold? But there are a lot of things you can do with chandan skincare. I've tried all kinds of DIY chandan face packs and so, here are the ones that worked for me!
04Chandan-Turmeric-Camphor Face Pack
Want a face pack that is wondrous for acne-prone skin and also helps get rid of marks? This is the one for you. Chandan, along with turmeric and camphor, prevents any kind of scarring and also helps in getting rid of blackheads. And that's because camphor and turmeric both have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties!
- Take one teaspoon of chandan powder, turmeric powder and a little bit of camphor powder
- Mix everything along with some water to make a paste
- Apply to face and let sit for 15 minutes before rinsing it off
05Chandan-Tomato Juice-Multani Mitti Face Pack
This chandan face pack is perfect for a deep cleanse if you want something that can get rid of everyday dirt and pollution. It can also double up as an anti-pollution face pack! Tomato has astringent properties that penetrate deep into the skin and get rid of whiteheads and blackheads to give a glowing complexion.
- Take half a teaspoon of chandan powder, tomato juice and multani mitti
- Mix everything with rose water to make a paste
- Apply and let sit for 15 minutes For best results, wipe it off using a cotton ball dipped in iced water instead of rinsing
06Chandan-Orange Face Pack
I know I am so lazy that some days the only skincare I do is squeezing the orange peel on my face while eating an orange. Yep, did you know that the orange peel can lighten dark spots and even control excess oil? Well, add orange peel powder to get a super cool chandan face pack for acne and oily skin.
- Take half a teaspoon of orange peel powder, chandan powder and rosewater
- Mix everything to form a paste
- Apply and let sit for 15 minutes
07Chandan-Honey Face Pack
Honey is known for its anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory nature. So, it not only fights the free radicals that can cause anti-ageing but also soothes the skin afterwards. Mix it with chandan and it also softens your skin and clears blemishes!
- Take 3/4 teaspoon of chandan powder, one teaspoon of rosewater and a spoon of honey
- As usual, mix everything to form a consistent paste
- Apply and let sit for 20 minutes
08FAQs about Chandan Face Packs
Q1. Does rose water work with chandan?
Yes, it is one of the easiest DIY Chandan face packs. It helps clear the skin by getting rid of marks and controlling oil. Just mix rose water and chandan and apply it to your face.
Q2. Can I mix besan with chandan?
Yes, in fact, both are great Indian home remedies. Besan aka gram glour, mixed with chandan and turmeric can even out your skin tone, fade marks and smoothen your skin.
Q3. Can chandan soothe sunburns?
It works indirectly with a mix of yoghurt or cucumber as they are cooling agents. Meanwhile chandan helps reduce the tan or the redness caused by sunburn.
