Red Sandalwood
cooling, soothing, pacifying Back To BotanicalsRed sandal, or raktachandana, is considered bitter, sweet, heavy, dry, and deeply cooling. Pacifying both pitta and kapha, this sandalwood benefits the skin with soothing and important anti-aging properties.
Pterocarpus santalinus, Fabaceae is not to be confused with the aromatic santalum sandalwood trees, slow-growing Indian natives long been prized for the beauty of their wood, used for both furniture and musical instruments. This more medicinal variety is used in Surya’s cosmetics, including our Balancing Collagen Cream, Balancing Face Oil, and our healing honey face masks.
Cools and soothes the skin
Antimicrobial
Relieves fevers
Prevents aging skin