As many
of you may have noticed, in the past few years there has been tremendous growth
in the cosmetic sector, especially the products that have naturally-obtained
ingredients in them and are herbal, organic or ‘Ayurvedic’. There used to be a
time when any such natural and organic products were refuted as a waste of
resources by the western world. So what is this sudden buzz about Ayurvedic
products? What is Ayurveda and how are these natural products benefiting us and
our skin?
Well,
Ayurveda essentially means the ‘science of life’ where Ayur stands for life,
and Veda stands for science or knowledge. Ayurveda is a 5000-year old Vedic
practice for natural healing and has its roots in ancient India. During
colonization, the ayurvedic practices in India were suppressed by English
medicines and Western treatments. But the last couple of years have seen a
significant rise in the demand for Ayurvedic products. People have become more
aware and started realizing the innumerable benefits of Ayurvedic skincare
products against harmful chemicals and synthetic ingredients that are present
in other skincare products.
Ayurveda
is stated as the best-kept-secret, handing down beauty-secrets from generation
to generation, from masters to disciples.
There
are numerous Ayurvedic skincare brands such as Himalaya, Khadi Natural, Kama
Ayurveda, Biotique, SoulTree, Forest Essentials, Medimix, Lotus Herbals, and
many more. The various skincare products offered by each of these brands can be
mind-boggling. So to bring some ease in your difficult task of choosing
Ayurvedic products to include in your daily skincare regimen, we have crafted a
special list of all the best products from various Ayurvedic brands.
CLEANSERS:
Ayurvedic cleansers contain a variety of healing herbs that have amazing skin-beneficial properties and help keep your skin flawless. Some of the Ayurvedic cleansers are-
SoulTree’s Indian Rose Facewash –
suitable for those with dry to normal skin, this moisturizing face wash has fresh and efficacious extracts from Indian Rose and Turmeric. Its aloe and honey infusions leave the skin supple and hydrated.
SoulTree’s Nutgrass Facewash –
a soap-free cleanser for oily to combination skin, it is infused with neem and turmeric which help in deep cleansing of the skin and removing excess oil. It has natural ingredients like Mandarin-oil, Nutgrass, and Chamomile that boost radiance. With a mild citrusy aroma and gel-like consistency, it cleanses well, leaving the skin refreshed and hydrated.
FACE SCRUBS:
A good face scrub is an absolute must-have beauty product for deep cleansing and removing dirt and pollution.
Kumkumadi
Brightening Ayurvedic Face Scrub by Kama Ayurveda, suitable for all skin
types, is a saffron-scented, rich face exfoliator that is gentle on the skin.
It is a combination of 12 amazing and natural ingredients that help remove fine
lines and other signs of aging, repairs pigmentation and dark spots. This face
scrub provides even better results when used with Kama Ayurveda Pure Rosewater.
It cleanses and moisturizes, resulting in an illuminating complexion and
glowing skin.
BODY SCRUBS:
Introduce Ayurvedic exfoliation to your daily skincare regime to get an even more radiant skin. Ayurveda is all about deep-cleansing and body scrubs are a major part of it. Ayurvedic scrubs are gentle and natural and do not include any harsh chemicals, thereby being completely safe for daily use.
The Neem
Tulsi Tea Tree Body Scrub by Kama Ayurveda is a natural and vegan
body scrub with coconut oil derivatives and fermented sugar that have excellent
cleansing and foaming properties. It’s effective on sensitive and allergy-prone
skin and has neem and tea tree extracts that help cleanse acne-prone skin. The
walnut shell powder mildly exfoliates dead and dull skin, resulting in an
oil-free and refreshed look.
BODY BUTTER:
Being oil-based skin moisturizers, body butters usually have a thicker consistency than the normal lotions and are more effective in rejuvenating dry skin. The products with Shea butter in it are good for oily skin types too.
Forest
Essentials Velvet Silk Body Creams are an entire range of creams suitable for even
sensitive skin types. Its Indian Rose Absolute is one of the best body
butters out there. Its ingredients like sweet almond oil, wheat germ, and rose
essential oil deeply nourishes and softens the skin, stimulates regeneration of
skin cells while keeping the skin moisturized and glowing.
FACE MASKS:
Even after all the cleansing and moisturizing, face masks are important for skincare as the right face mask can help pull out deeply embedded impurities and excess oils, thereby improving the texture of the skin and hydrating it.
Seaweed
Ionic Clay Mask by The
Body Shop is a product that many looking for oil-control swear-by. It has
mineral-rich seaweed that deeply cleanses and revitalizes your skin, leaving
you feeling refreshed.
BODY
OILS and SERUMS: A
full-body oil massage is an integral part of the daily skincare routine as it
revitalizes and rejuvenates the body as well as the mind.
There
are a variety of natural oil products offered by Kama Ayurveda, one of
which is the Organic Sesame Oil. It has an abundance of minerals and
nutrients that increase blood circulation, prevent tanning, and leave the skin
soft and nourished.
The Kumkumadi
Miraculous Beauty Fluid by Kama Ayurveda is another great Ayurvedic
night serum made with a unique blend of herbs and oils that brighten dull skin,
reduces fine lines and other signs of aging.
There
are various other Ayurvedic skincare products to include in your routine for a
soft, glowing, and younger-looking skin.
Forest Essentials Facial Tonic Mist Vetiver Water
Forest Essentials SUN FLUID Tender Coconut Water with Turmeric and Basil Leaf
Biotique Bio Almond Oil Soothing Face & Eye Make-up Cleanser
Biotique Bio Carrot SPF 40 Sunscreen
SoulTree Under Eye Gel with Pomegranate and Almond Oil
SoulTree Hand and Foot Cream – kokum & honey with mountain rosemary
Khadi Natural Cucumber & Aloe Vera Cleansing Milk Cream with Shea butter
Apart from including Ayurvedic skincare products in your daily regimen, it is also important that you follow a healthy diet, maintain a good exercise routine, stick to a restful sleep routine, and incorporate Yoga practice in your day to cultivate glowing skin, have a sense of peace and restore inner balance.
