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Red Sandalwood Powder (Raktha Chandanam / Pterocarpus santalinus) is a precious Ayurvedic beauty ingredient with deep roots in ancient Indian skincare traditions. Its heartwood contains natural dyes called santalins and a rich array of tannins that give it powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties. Unlike white sandalwood, it has a cool, earthy fragrance and leaves behind a beautifully smooth, even skin tone with regular use. In Ayurveda, it is considered a classic Pitta-pacifying herb that calms heat and inflammation in the body and skin.
As a face and body pack, Red Sandalwood Powder visibly reduces pigmentation, sun tan, and dark spots while also tightening the skin and refining pores. Its antibacterial properties help keep acne and skin infections at bay, while its cooling nature soothes inflamed, irritated, or sunburnt skin. Regular use imparts a natural luminosity to the complexion and helps delay visible signs of aging. It is widely used in bridal skincare routines in Kerala for its ability to deliver a radiant, flawless glow.