Red Sandalwood powder as anti ageing and suncreen

This herb has medicinal properties. In terms of beauty, it acts an astringent and a cooling agent and is used in several skincare preparations.

• For removal of blemishes/scars - Mix sandalwood powder with milk or butter milk or lemon


• You can also mix this powder with honey and apply it as a face mask for removing scars


• For wrinkle free face / to protect from sun-burn - Mix powder with white egg or tomato pulp. Apply it on face and neck. Once dried, wash it with chickpea powder or green gram flour. Wrap tomato in a white cloth and squeeze it to get a pulpy juice.Apply this atleast once in a week

Homemade suncsreen - Anti sun tan

Homemade suncreen with Chickpea powder

• Mix chickpea powder with yoghurt and a pinch of turmeric- use this pack for hands and legs too - It removes the tan when used consistently.


• Yoghurt - This is ideal to manage skin as it can tone both oily/dry skin.


• Mix chickpea powder with cucumber juice or Mix chickpea powder with papaya and honey - These are instant glow face packs.


• Chickpea powder is a great cleanser. Try using this at least twice or thrice a week as a cleanser / face pack. Regular use of this will improve the complexion.


• Mix wild turmeric with milk cream and apply it on face and neck. Optionally if you wish you can mix with chickpea powder. Once it dries, take a small piece of white cloth and remove the pack in reverse direction. Consistent use of this will remove small facial hairs from its roots. Turmeric plays a vital role in skin care regimen. It has antiseptic medicinal properties. It helps in lightening skin color.


• Note: Instead of using regular turmeric which we use in kitchen, substitute with Wild turmeric.