Sandalwood (Chandana) for Skin: Why This Ancient Ingredient Still Works
Chandana (Śvetacandana, Indian sandalwood) is the aromatic heartwood of Santalum album. In Ayurveda it is valued for cooling, Pitta-pacifying skin...
Ayurvedic beauty and women's wellness specialist. Former cosmetic chemist turned holistic practitioner. Runs workshops on Ayurvedic skincare, menstrual health, and women's health cycles.
Chandana (Śvetacandana, Indian sandalwood) is the aromatic heartwood of Santalum album. In Ayurveda it is valued for cooling, Pitta-pacifying skin...
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