Botanical: Santalina madagascariensis

Properties: anti-aging
Masonjoany, Malagasy name for the Sandalwood Madagascar. Stumps and roots contain a fragrant volatile oil. Santalina madagascariensis tree grows in many different places and in very localized areas in Madagascar. In its native habitat, the tree is usually found in rich soils along rivers and in mixed woodlands. 
 
Scents: Sandalwood has a woody fragrance. with  earthy scent, it might seem a little sweet, spicy, and musky along with its strong woody vibe. However, unlike other woody scents, sandalwood settles soft, smooth, and creamy. Sandalwood has a woody scent that is quite unique because it has a distinct exotic, sweet, creamy, smooth, and warm aroma. Once you smell sandalwood you will immediately recognize it. It adds nuance, warmth, and complexity to any scent. Sandalwood makes an excellent base and carrier for other aromas. Some people describe the smell of sandalwood as  sensual.It’s a really rich scent that’s perfect for someone who wants a strong woody smell with a little softer of a twist. Compared to other woody scents like cedar, sandalwood is a bit more subtle and brighter. You might notice that sandalwood is considerably sweeter than classic woody scents like cedar and pine.
USES
Face mask
Beauty treatment
Oily face
Blemish spot due to sun damage
Black head
Skin aging spot
UV protection

The Masonjoany powder mixed with Indian nut oil or just water to make ointments that are applied to the face.
This is a very common cosmetic product in the north and west of the island of Madagascar. It uses the stamps and the root of the plant. The Masonjoany can be in form of twigs to scrape on a stone in order to obtain a powder that must be mixed with water and applied quickly on the face. It dries fast. These beauty masks have protective qualities against the sun and heat.
It can also be used as cream to erase dark spots on face. Once dry, it crumbles and then gently rub on the face without rinsing as a natural foundation.
Apply on the entire face or just to treat a blemish due to aging or sun damage, Masonjoany mask is used as cosmetic. Applied artistic way, it is very wide used beauty treatment.
 
Traditionally used
 By women to protect from sun damage, beauty treatment
 
Contra-indications: 
None known