Red Sandalwood Powder
Part of our Herbs range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
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Red Sandalwood Powder, known in India as rakta chandan or lal chandan, is a deep red powder made from the heartwood of Pterocarpus santalinus. Unlike white sandalwood, it has almost no fragrance. It is prized instead for its rich red colour, which makes it a traditional ingredient in Indian face packs, religious tilak, natural dyes and Ayurvedic skin preparations.
Arizone International supplies Red Sandalwood Powder from legally sourced material for cosmetic and skincare brands, Ayurvedic companies, pooja product makers and natural dye users, in line with applicable regulations.
A Rare and Protected Tree
Pterocarpus santalinus, also called red sanders, grows naturally only in a small area of the Eastern Ghats in southern Andhra Pradesh, especially the Seshachalam hills, with small populations in neighbouring areas. Its dense, dark red heartwood is highly valued in East Asia for furniture and musical instruments, which led to heavy illegal logging and smuggling. As a result, red sanders is listed as endangered and is included in CITES Appendix II, and trade in its wood is strictly controlled by Indian law.
For buyers, this means that red sandalwood must come from legal, documented sources, such as authorised auctions of seized wood or permitted cultivated material. We supply only material with appropriate documentation and handle export in line with current Indian and international rules.
Red vs White Sandalwood
White sandalwood (Santalum album) is famous for its sweet, creamy fragrance and is used in perfumery. Red sandalwood comes from a completely different tree and is valued for colour, not scent. The two should not be confused in formulations or labelling.
What Red Sandalwood Contains
- SantalinsRed pigments (santalin A and B) that give the wood its colour.
- Pterocarpol and IsoflavonoidsAlong with other phenolic compounds.
- FibreMaking up most of the wood powder.
Traditional Uses
In Ayurveda, rakta chandan is described as cooling and is traditionally used on the skin for blemishes, inflammation and an even complexion. Grandmothers' face pack recipes often combine red sandalwood with rose water, turmeric or multani mitti. The powder is also used to make red tilak for worship and as a natural dye for fabrics and wood.
Applications
- Face packs, ubtan and skin-brightening masks
- Soaps, scrubs and natural colour cosmetics
- Religious tilak and pooja products
- Natural red dye for textiles and crafts
- Ayurvedic external preparations
Quality Parameters
- Legal origin documentation
- Identity of Pterocarpus santalinus (adulteration with dyed wood or other red woods is common)
- Colour intensity and fineness
- Moisture and ash
- Microbiology and heavy metals
Safety Notes
Red sandalwood powder is mainly for external use. A patch test is recommended for face packs. Internal use should only follow professional advice.
Tips for Buyers and Formulators
Red sandalwood is a protected species, so ask for legal sourcing documents.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of herbal and natural cosmetic ingredients. We supply Red Sandalwood Powder only from legally documented sources, with identity checks and the required paperwork.
Share your quantity, intended use and destination to receive a quotation and documentation details for Red Sandalwood Powder.
Specifications
- Category
- Herbs
- Physical Form
- Fine powder – 60 to 100 mesh (custom mesh on request)
- Grade Options
- Cosmetic / Ayurvedic grade (legal-origin documentation)
- Packaging
- 20–25 kg multi-wall paper or HDPE bags with food-grade PE liner; smaller pouches for private label
- Country of Origin
- India
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture; keep bags closed
Applications
- Face packs, ubtan and skin-brightening masks
- Soaps, scrubs and natural colour cosmetics
- Religious tilak and pooja products
- Natural red dye for textiles and crafts
- Ayurvedic external preparations
Compliance
No. Red sandalwood has very little fragrance, unlike white sandalwood.
Only with proper documentation, because red sandalwood is a protected species.
Yes. Red sandalwood is a traditional Indian skin care ingredient.
Red Sandalwood Powder is usually milled to 60 to 100 mesh, and finer or coarser grades can be made to suit capsules, tea blends or cosmetic use.
Yes. Red Sandalwood Powder can be steam sterilised to lower the microbial count, which is often needed for food, supplement and export orders.
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