{"product_id":"pure-sandalwood-powder-chandan","title":"Pure Sandalwood Powder (Chandan)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite sandalwood powder — chandan — milled from genuine heartwood to a fine, smooth consistency. Smooth enough for the face, pure enough for the altar. No talc, no starch, no fillers, no artificial fragrance or colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilled from the same heartwood as our chandan sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine enough to make a non-gritty paste in seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo talc, no starch, no chalk, no added fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery batch third-party tested for purity and adulteration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a pack size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 g\u003c\/strong\u003e — around 12–15 face packs, or a few months of daily tilak. A good first order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100–200 g\u003c\/strong\u003e — regular household use across pooja and skincare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e250–500 g\u003c\/strong\u003e — heavy household use, or a small temple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e750 g–1 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e — temples, Ayurvedic makers, incense and dhoop production, wholesale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsed for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTilak and daily pooja — mix with water or rose water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace packs — traditionally used to cool and soothe the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUbtan and bridal preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHavan and religious ceremonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncense and dhoop making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Ayurvedic home preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor tilak:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix a pinch with a few drops of water into a thick paste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor a face pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e one spoon of powder with rose water (or milk) to a smooth consistency. Apply, leave 15–20 minutes, rinse with cool water. Two or three times a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor ubtan:\u003c\/strong\u003e combine with besan, a pinch of turmeric and milk or curd. Let it semi-dry, then rub off gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatch-test before the first use. These are traditional uses rather than medical claims — consult a doctor for any skin condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePowder or stick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePowder is faster and mixes evenly, which makes it the better choice for face packs and ubtan. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pure-sandalwood-stick-chandan\"\u003echandan stick\u003c\/a\u003e gives a fresher, more fragrant paste and works out cheaper per use, but needs a grinding stone and a couple of minutes. Plenty of households keep both — stick for pooja, powder for skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNatural characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eColour ranges from pale cream to soft beige and varies between batches, as natural wood does. The aroma is soft rather than sharp. A powder that smells strongly of perfume the moment it is opened has usually been scented artificially.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep sealed and dry, away from soap and perfume — sandalwood absorbs surrounding odours. Damp powder clumps and loses its smooth texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this contain talc?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. There is no talc, starch or chalk in it — it is milled sandalwood heartwood and nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for sensitive skin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePure chandan is generally gentle, but patch-test on your inner arm first and stop if there is any irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for incense?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it is commonly used in dhoop and incense preparation. The larger packs are priced for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from red sandalwood powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis one is fragrant; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sandalwood-powder-lal-chandan\"\u003elal chandan powder\u003c\/a\u003e is not, and is used for colour instead. See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/journal\/white-sandalwood-vs-red-sandalwood\"\u003ecomparison guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou may also need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fresh-ground paste, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pure-sandalwood-stick-chandan\"\u003echandan stick\u003c\/a\u003e. For aarti and meditation, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pure-sandalwood-oil\"\u003epure sandalwood oil\u003c\/a\u003e. For red tilak and face packs, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-sandalwood-powder-lal-chandan\"\u003elal chandan powder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jai Gurudev Upkaran Bhandar","offers":[{"title":"50 g","offer_id":52474518372663,"sku":"SW-PWD-50","price":1249.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":52474518405431,"sku":"SW-PWD-100","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g","offer_id":52474518438199,"sku":"SW-PWD-200","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":52474518470967,"sku":"SW-PWD-250","price":6249.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":52474518503735,"sku":"SW-PWD-500","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"750 g","offer_id":52474518536503,"sku":"SW-PWD-750","price":18750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 g","offer_id":52474518569271,"sku":"SW-PWD-1000","price":24999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/7818\/3991\/files\/pure-sandalwood-chandan-powder-bowl.jpg?v=1783349089","url":"https:\/\/shop.jaigurudevupkaranbhandar.com\/products\/pure-sandalwood-powder-chandan","provider":"Jai Gurudev Upkaran Bhandar ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}