In India, white sandalwood powder has been used for centuries as a cosmetic with claims that it wards off wrinkles, alleviates acne, lightens dark spots, and promotes wound healing. While many other brands of sandalwood powder are made from the bark of the tree, they're usually less potent and effective because they contains less pure sandalwood oil. The active ingredient of sandalwood oil, alpha-santalol, is concentrated more highly in the tree's roots. That's why our powder is made exclusively from the heartwood of the sandalwood tree. Our powder is: Crafted from the heartwood of the sandalwood tree. The heartwood contains maximum amount of natural sandalwood oil, making this naturally more effective than other sandalwood products. All natural. Absolutely no artificial scents, colors, or additives of any kind. Extra-Fine for Use on Skin. Ground into an extra-fine powder, it's perfect for using on the sensitive skin of your face. Aromatic. Unlike red sandalwood, the white variety is a potent aromatic. How to Use White Sandalwood Powder on Skin 1. Recipe For Dry Skin. 1 tsp white sandalwood powder 1/4 tsp coconut oil 1 tsp rose water 2. Recipe for Oily Skin 1 tsp white sandalwood powder 1 tsp orange juice 1/2 tsp rose water 3. Recipe for Normal Skin 1 tsp white sandalwood powder 1/2 tsp manuka honey 1 tsp rose water 4. Instructions Mix all ingredients together into a paste, then apply the paste onto freshly cleaned face or the affected skin you want to treat.* Let it dry on the skin for 15-20 minutes, then rinse off with cold water. Pat your skin dry and apply your favorite moisturizer. *NOTE: Before you apply to your face the first time, we recommend testing for a potential sandalwood allergy. Apply a small amount of the paste on the inside of your arm to test. If you have no adverse reaction, proceed with the above instructions.