Benefits of Sandalwood Oil for Skin Whitening, Lightening with Clear Skin

Healthy skin is majorly the result of right eating! Right eating surely contributes 60% in making the skin look flawless but the left 40% contribution is made by products that one uses while caring for the skin.

Talking of skin care, age-old traditions that our grandparents followed in the age where chemicals were kept at a distant to meet the best skincare needs, included Chandan. Chandan as it is said in India, is the best solution for all to get flawless skin.

Described as a natural healer in Ayurveda, Chandan or Sandalwood is well-respected to finds its place of dignity in both skin care essentials and religious rituals. Though in the latter, it is applied only on the forehead as a divine mark but in the former is it is applied on the body in a variety of forms like paste, powder and oil.

Sandalwood oil seems to have made its irreplaceable place even in the modern era by possessing following properties, which gives every skin, a natural glow that everyone craves for:-

Lightening Properties- Sandalwood oil has many natural skin lightening agents, which contributes in lightening the color of the skin. It is because of this property that this essential oil finds use in fairness packs and creams.

Anti-inflammatory Properties- Sandalwood oil provides relieving and cooling effect when applied on the skin, giving the user required peace of mind in only a few seconds.

Antiseptic Properties- A reliable antiseptic, sandalwood oil is the best to apply externally and internally. It protect sores, acne and similar skin conditions from getting infection.

Emollient Properties- This oil impressively relieves inflammation, soothes skin, gives cooling effect, reduced irritation and cures infections on skin.

Deodorizing Properties- This oil best at making every skin odor free. The aroma of this soothing oil calms mind, reduces stress level and aids in meditation.

Astringent Properties- This wonderful essential oil makes the skin tighter, helping the user get wrinkle-free skin.

Flawless has gone to an impressive level with sandalwood oil as it cures skin, gets rid of inflammation, prevents itching, reduces acne and prevents ageing. Most importantly, this oil makes every skin free from dark spots, patches, dark circles, dullness, dryness, sun tan and blemishes.

A Word of Caution: Do not apply sandalwood oil raw on the skin. Mix it with ingredients like honey and gram flour/chick pea flour. 

 

This is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.   

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Health Benefits of Cloves (Laung)

 

One of my favourite winter spices, cloves are often pushed to the edge of your plate. They are mostly used to flavour dishes but seldomly eaten whole. But if you’d know about their impressive qualities, you’d agree they deserve more attention.Looking back, cloves were probably first used by Chinese emperors to hide bad breath. Over the years, cloves grabbed a prominent place in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda to treat nausea, digestive disorders and flu. The clove tree which is native to Indonesia bears dry, aromatic flower buds which are used as a spice. These unopened, pink buds are picked and dried till they turn brown. They can be used whole or ground. When cooked or soaked in water, they tend to become soft and flavourful. Cloves have a long shelf life and this flowering spice will last you almost a year if stored away from light and moisture. Powered cloves tend to lose their flavour faster.The sweet aroma sparks memories of the good things about winter - frosted windows and cloves swirling in a hot cup. The pungent and peppery flavour leaves you with a warm fuzzy feeling – just what you need during those chilly days.The active component of cloves is the eugenol oil. This oil makes up about 60-90% of each clove and it acts against bacteria, viruses and fungi. The oil is known for its antiseptic, anesthetic, aromatic and astringent properties.

According to Dr. Ashutosh Gautam from Baidyanath, “Clove oil is one of the richest sources of antioxidants. In aromatherapy, it is used as an antiseptic and pain reliever especially for toothaches and stomach pain.  It is often mixed with other oils to treat various disorders. For instance, those who have troubled sleep can apply some warm clove oil along with sesame oil on the forehead to feel calm and relaxed.”To make clove infused oil at home, start with toasting a table spoon of whole cloves over medium heat. This helps in mobilizing the volatile oils and makes it easier to extract them. Lightly tap the heads to crack them open and add them to a cup of olive oil or coconut oil. Alternatively, you can grind them and place the powder in a cheesecloth and dip it in the oil jar. Seal with a lid and let it sit for 10 to 15 days but don’t forget to shake it every couple of days. For a stronger flavour you can use more cloves or let them steep for a longer time. Strain and it’s good to use. Since clove essential oil is very potent in nature, it's best to dilute it.In Ayurveda, cloves are said to be kaphahar which means that they have the ability to balance the kapha dosha. Kapha governs the structure and fluid in the body. Its primary function is protection. Being carminative in nature, it helps in improving digestion. A carminative is any herb or preparation that prevents the formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract or helps with expulsion. Therefore, it is suggested you add cloves while cooking foods like kidney beans or black gram that tend to cause flatulence. I simply love the wonderful spiciness it adds to everything.At home, using cloves for clearing up cold has been an ancient natural remedy. You can sip away the symptoms of flu and congestion with a healing brew of cloves, cinnamon and some whole cardamoms infused in tea. You can even inhale the vapours of cloves or clove oil and then sit back and breathe easy. From my grandmother’s treasure trove of home remedies, cloves are great to clear acne and blemishes. Make a paste with cloves, some honey and a drop of lime. Leave it on for 15 minutes and rinse off for glowing skin. Moreover, clove oil is very effective in treating dry and itchy skin. Another clever use of cloves was when she would toss some in the wardrobe and other places to cover up odours.The strong, spicy scent can do wonders even while cooking meats like fish or pork where the fleshy smell may put some people off. I usually like to stick some cloves in an onion bulb and use it to stir my soup. That gives it a warm and intense flavour. 
 

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