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.
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