Sandalwood Paste for Pimples

The use of sandalwood paste for skin problems is a well-known fact, as a home remedy. This is because there are several benefits. It has antibacterial properties which can make the skin free from all types of germs. Thus it protects the skin from infections and soothes up wounds, sores, boils and pimples on the surface of the skin. Sandalwood paste acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and reduces the swelling of the skin surrounding the pimples. Due to its astringent properties, application of sandalwood paste on face helps in tightening of the facial skin. The purpose of use of sandalwood paste for acne scars is to get rid of the spots left behind by the pimples.

Using Sandalwood to Treat Pimples

The advantage of using sandalwood paste for the face is that it not only cure the pimples but also cleanses the skin and moisturize it too. Here are some of effective methods to use sandalwood paste for pimples.

Sandalwood and Turmeric Powder
Here are some useful recipes of sandalwood and turmeric.

• Use#1: You can mix one teaspoon of sandalwood powder with half teaspoon of turmeric powder and then add about one tablespoon of honey into it to make a thick paste. Apply this mixture as a face mask and wait for 20 minutes. The rinse off the mask with cold water. It will not only treat the acne but you will also get a fresh supple skin at the end.
• Use#2: Combine equal quantities of sandalwood and turmeric powder with milk and mix it well to form a thick paste. If you can also add a small piece of camphor into it. Apply it over the pimples and wait till the paste dries up thoroughly or you can keep it overnight. Then wash it off. This recipe has a cooling effect on those type of pimples that are itchy and sensitive to touch.
• Use#3: Equal quantities of sandalwood and turmeric is mixed with lime juice and applied on the affected area. Keep it untouched for about half an hour and then wash off. This is good for pimples as well as other kind of skin rashes. However, if you have a sensitive facial skin then you should not use this.

Sandalwood Paste and Rose Water
This is the best remedy for treating pimples on oily or combination skin. It is not only helpful for reducing the pimples but also removes the excess of oil from the face and facilitates acne prevention. In a tablespoon of sandalwood powder, add sufficient rose water to make a thin paste. stir it well to ensure that no lumps of sandalwood is left behind. Dampen your face with water and then apply the paste all over the face in such a way that it forms uniform thin layer. Wash it off properly after 20 minutes. Do not apply it on the areas surrounding the eyes.

Sandalwood Paste and Black Gram Paste
This is one of the most effective remedies for pimples. It can reduce the pimples at the same time and is helpful for acne scar removal. Prepare a mixture using sandalwood powder and black gram powder and some rosewater. You can also add milk or honey instead of rose water. Apply the paste and leave it overnight to get the best results. Next morning wash it off with water. You can notice even the large pores of the skin has gone down.

If you are interested to know how to cure pimples with herbs, I would like to suggest you to use juice of mint leaves, or neem leaves or basil leaves for this purpose. You can apply any of these juices directly on the pimples or you can boil the leaves in water and apply the extracts on them.