Sandalwood Soap and Sandalwood Skincare: A Short History
From temple paste to your bath, a look at one of the most loved woods in Indian beauty.
Sandalwood has been part of South Indian life for centuries. Ground into a paste with water, it is applied to the forehead in temples and used as a cooling cosmetic during summer.
Two common kinds appear in skincare. White sandalwood has a soft, creamy, woody scent. Red sandalwood is mostly used for its colour and in traditional face packs. Read more: Sandalwood and Red Sandalwood.
In soap, sandalwood brings a calm fragrance that lingers lightly on the skin. Our Sandalwood Soap is made in small batches in Kerala.
Tips for choosing sandalwood products: check that the label names the species or oil, and be careful of very cheap products, since real sandalwood is costly.
How to use a sandalwood soap: wash in the evening for a relaxed wind down. Pair it with a body lotion afterwards, like Soft Hydrate.
General information only, not medical advice.