Tired of cracked, dried and itchy skin? Find your solution in the natural goodness of sandalwood. The soothing effect of sandalwood oil and sandalwood paste are known to beauticians all over the world. Besides providing relief to fever and burns, sandalwood is extremely helpful to get rid of excessive sweating. Considered as one of the best natural skin care products, sandalwood astringent is popular for slowing down skin aging and for adding a radiant glow to your skin. The world’s reserves of sandalwood are depleting rapidly. So, sandalwood skin care products are usually priced high. If you are worried about getting a dent in your wallet when you buy sandalwood products from the stores–why not try a simple natural homemade skin recipe? Preparing sandalwood astringent at home is fairly easy.
Things you will need for Sandalwood Astringent:
- Sandalwood oil-8 tablespoons
- Almond oil-2 teaspoons
- Orange flower extract-4 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Half cup rosewater
- 3-4 gm of sodium bicarbonate
- An air tight bottle
Preparation of Sandalwood Astringent:
- In a glass container, mix the sandalwood oil and almond oil properly.
- Add 4 tablespoons of orange flower extract.
- Add half cup of rosewater and 1 tablespoon of honey to the oil-mixture.
- Add a little bit of sodium bicarbonate.
- Mix all the ingredients thoroughly by shaking well.
- Pour the mixture in an airtight bottle and store the sandalwood astringent in the refrigerator.
- Make a fresh astringent every 3-4 days if you do not wish to refrigerate it for long.
How to apply Sandalwood Astringent:
- Clean your skin with a good cleanser.
- Use a cotton ball to soak a generous quantity of the astringent.
- Gently wipe the sandalwood astringent on your face and neck.
Caution: Do not use the astringent if you are allergic to any of the ingredients used in the sandalwood astringent. The sandalwood oil used in the astringent balances and stimulates the skin. Using this astringent adds a glow to your face and makes you look young. If you want more information on natural beauty treatments, we suggest that you check our section Natural Facial Toners.
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