Indian White Sandalwood, Extra Fine Powder

Indian White Sandalwood Extra Fine Powder from Pure Indian Foods is a cosmetic-grade powder milled from the heartwood of the sandalwood tree, traditionally used to support skin. Made only from heartwood, where natural sandalwood oil is most concentrated, it is all-natural with no added scents, colors, or additives, and ground extra fine for use on the face.

At a glance

• Product: Indian white sandalwood powder (Chandana)
• Source: Sandalwood heartwood
• Texture: Extra fine, suited for skin
• Character: All natural, aromatic
• Tradition: Ayurvedic, balances Pitta and Kapha
• Vendor: Pure Indian Foods

Best for

• Homemade face masks and pastes
• Cooling, soothing skincare routines
• Dry, oily, or normal skin recipes
• Aromatic ritual and meditation use
• Natural beauty enthusiasts
• Gifts for skincare and ayurveda fans

How to use

Mix about a teaspoon with rose water and a complementary ingredient like honey or coconut oil into a paste, apply to clean skin, let dry 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse with cool water. Patch test before first use.

Flavor profile

Not for eating; aromatically it is soft, woody, and sweet with the classic warm fragrance of true sandalwood.

About Pure Indian Foods

Pure Indian Foods is a family business known for organic ghee and traditional Indian pantry and wellness staples, prepared with careful sourcing.

Made by Pure Indian Foods, based in Princeton Junction, New Jersey.