What Is African Red Camwood?
Camwood or African Sandalwood
Purely Camwood: 100% natural derived from African Camwood tree bark.
Yoruba people refer to it as “Osun” and it is one of the key ingredients in many African black soap formulas.
What does camwood look like?
In the local markets, camwood is sometimes sold as pellets which are later pounded into powder form for use.
Camwood Benefits:
It makes for a great mask and assists in smoothening wrinkles, fighting acne, fading dark spots.
Evens skin tone
Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
Skin glow
Improves skin texture
Cleanser for acne
Relieves eczema
Restores skin elasticity
Camwood has been used by West Africans for centuries and it is an honor that they’ve trusted us to bring it to you!
What does camwood do to the skin?
Camwood naturally contains antioxidant properties that help in regulating blood circulation to the skin area & removes toxic material from skin layers.
it also protects the skin from wrinkling- giving your skin the firmness it needs while impproving your skin’s elasticity.
When mixed with ingredients such as turmeric, African black soap & vitamin C products, camwood works to even skin tone or take care of dark spots.
How to use camwood :
As a mask: Mix a teaspoon of Camwood powder with water, rose water (or liquid of your choice), and honey into a paste; apply to face and leave to dry for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
Camwood Powder aka African Red Sandalwood
Ingredients: 100% Camwood
resealable pouch
Is Camwood good for the skin? Benefits are:
- Evens out skin tone
- Reduces the appearance of pimples
- Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Revitalizing for a natural glow
- Eliminates crow’s feet
- Improves skin texture
- Clears acne, eczema, and minor skin blemishes
- Restores skin elasticity
- Relieves sunburn
How to use camwood :
Face Mask: Mix a teaspoon of Camwood powder with warm water, rose water (or liquid of your choice) into a paste; apply to face and leave to dry for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
OR
Mix 1 banana into a smooth paste. Add 2 tbsp of honey, Add 2 tbsp yogurt and mix. Then add 1 tbsp of Camwood and mix thoroughly. Apply mask for 15-20 min then rinse.
As Exfoliator: Mix a teaspoon of Camwood powder with warm water into a paste, apply on the face. Allow to dry on the skin a little and begin to scrub gently in a circular motion. Rinse off with warm water.