Safed Chandan Powder White Sandalwood | Natural Santalum Album Powder

Product Information

• Product Name: Safed Chandan Powder
• Botanical Name: Santalum album L.
• Common Names: White Sandalwood, Safed Chandan, Chandan, Shweta Chandan
• Plant Part: Wood
• Form: Fine Powder
• Category: Botanical / Herbal / Cosmetic Raw Material
• Product Type: Natural Sandalwood Wood Powder
• Colour: Cream, pale beige to light yellow
• Aroma: Distinctive sweet, woody and warm sandalwood fragrance
• Texture: Fine, smooth powder
• Usage: Cosmetic, aromatic, traditional and botanical applications

What Is Safed Chandan Powder?

Safed Chandan Powder is made by grinding dried wood of Santalum album into a fine powder. Santalum album is the recognized botanical source of Indian white sandalwood, and the Ministry of AYUSH lists Chandan under this species with wood as the relevant plant part.

The powder is valued for its characteristic natural sandalwood aroma and is commonly used in traditional cosmetic and aromatic preparations.

Product Features

• Made from natural Santalum album wood.
• Fine powdered sandalwood.
• Also known as Safed Chandan and Shweta Chandan.
• Characteristic warm, sweet and woody aroma.
• Suitable for cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
• Suitable for traditional external preparations.
• Convenient fine powder format.
• Can be blended with compatible natural ingredients.

Benefits / Fayde

For marketplace-safe product presentation:

• Provides authentic Santalum album wood in convenient powder form.
• Naturally aromatic botanical material.
• Suitable for traditional face-pack and cosmetic formulations.
• Convenient ingredient for scented personal-care preparations.
• Useful for traditional ceremonial and aromatic applications.
• Fine texture makes it easy to blend into suitable formulations.
• Provides the characteristic fragrance associated with white sandalwood.

These are product and traditional-use descriptions only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

How to Use

For external cosmetic or traditional applications, mix the required quantity with a suitable base such as:

• Plain water
• Rose water
• Aloe-based gel
• Milk or another compatible cosmetic medium
• Other formulation bases according to the intended preparation

The powder may be used in:

• Face packs
• Body packs
• Traditional cosmetic preparations
• Aromatic preparations
• Suitable personal-care formulations

Always patch-test a new topical preparation before widespread use.

Homemade Remedy

Simple Sandalwood Face Pack

Ingredients:

• 1–2 teaspoons Safed Chandan Powder
• Rose water or plain water
• Optional suitable cosmetic ingredient

Method:

1. Place the powder in a clean bowl.
2. Add enough rose water or water to make a smooth paste.
3. Mix thoroughly.
4. Apply externally as a cosmetic face pack.
5. Allow it to dry as appropriate.
6. Rinse gently with water.

Avoid contact with the eyes and do not apply to broken or irritated skin.

Composition

100% Santalum album Wood Powder, unless otherwise stated on the product label.

No additional ingredients should be assumed unless specifically declared on the package.

Botanical Information

• Botanical Name: Santalum album L.
• Family: Santalaceae
• Genus: Santalum
• Species: album
• Traditional Name: Chandan
• Common Name: White Sandalwood
• Plant Part: Wood

The Ministry of AYUSH identifies Santalum album as Chandan and lists wood as the plant part.

Regional & Common Names

Appearance

Safed Chandan Powder generally appears cream, beige, pale yellow or light tan, depending on the wood source, age and processing.

The powder should be fine and relatively uniform, although natural variation can occur.

Aroma

White sandalwood is characterized by a sweet, warm, woody, creamy and aromatic fragrance.

Flavor

This product is primarily intended for external, cosmetic, aromatic or traditional applications. It should not be tasted or consumed unless a particular product is specifically classified and labelled for an appropriate internal use.

Traditional & Cosmetic Uses

Where permitted by the applicable product classification, Safed Chandan Powder may be used as:

• Traditional face-pack ingredient.
• Natural cosmetic raw material.
• Aromatic botanical ingredient.
• Personal-care formulation ingredient.
• Traditional ceremonial material.
• Natural fragrance-related botanical material.
• Botanical research and educational material.

The Ministry of AYUSH and other government sources recognize Santalum album as an important medicinal plant and identify its wood as the relevant raw material.

Storage

Store Safed Chandan Powder:

• In a cool, dry place.
• Away from moisture and humidity.
• Away from direct sunlight.
• In a tightly sealed container.
• Away from strong odours.
• In a clean, dry environment.

Reseal immediately after each use to preserve the characteristic aroma.

Safety

• For external use unless the specific product is expressly labelled for another use.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Do not apply to broken, irritated or damaged skin.
• Patch-test before extensive topical application.
• Stop use if irritation or sensitivity develops.
• Keep away from children and pets.
• Do not use material showing mould, contamination or abnormal moisture.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should seek appropriate professional advice before using concentrated herbal preparations.
• Verify the botanical identity because White Chandan and Red Chandan are different botanicals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Safed Chandan Powder?

Safed Chandan Powder is finely ground white sandalwood wood from Santalum album.

What is the botanical name of White Sandalwood?

The botanical name is Santalum album L.

Is Safed Chandan the same as Sandalwood?

Yes. Safed Chandan refers to white sandalwood, traditionally associated with Santalum album.

What plant part is used?

The wood is the recognized plant part for Chandan in the Ministry of AYUSH database.

Is Safed Chandan the same as Rakt Chandan?

No. Safed Chandan/White Sandalwood is Santalum album, whereas Rakt Chandan/Red Sandalwood is associated with Pterocarpus santalinus.

Can Safed Chandan Powder be used in a face pack?

Yes, it is commonly used as a traditional external cosmetic ingredient. Use a suitable base and perform a patch test first.

Can it be mixed with rose water?

Yes, for an external cosmetic preparation, rose water can be used as a simple mixing medium where suitable.

Is Safed Chandan Powder edible?

This product should not be assumed to be an edible food ingredient. Follow the actual product label and intended-use classification.

How should Safed Chandan Powder be stored?

Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, direct sunlight and strong odours.

Disclaimer

This information is provided for general botanical, cosmetic and traditional-use information only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The definitive botanical identity for this product is Santalum album, with wood as the relevant plant part. Always verify the botanical identity, ingredients, grade and intended use from the actual product label.