Top Ayurvedic Herbs for your Skin
Who doesn’t get excited by the thought of flawless and healthy skin? We at Urban Veda suggest that you look to Ayurveda’s treasure trove of natural Ayurvedic herbs and herbal
henna remedies that not only help you achieve that glowing flawless look, but they also help you keep your skin healthy. Ayurveda has multiple herbal remedies and solutions that help you care for your skin according to your dosha type.
Ayurvedic Herbs
Ayurvedic experts often talk about how some of these incredible herbs boast properties like being anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. People often find these words sprawled across the back of a product packed full of chemical supplements. However, with Ayurveda, all of the ingredients and herbs are 100% natural. So, you don’t have to worry about covering your face in chemicals.
Using these herbs in the right way can help you keep your skin balanced, reducing clogged pores, restoring your natural glow and encouraging the production of your skin’s natural oils. Discover which Ayurvedic herbs you should look for in the ingredients section of your beauty products packaging; and how they can each help you in your daily skincare routine.
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Sandalwood also known as Chandan is a well-known Ayurvedic herb that has cooling and skin-cleansing properties. Additionally, sandalwood helps prevent inflammation and actively helps reduce clogged pores; skin redness and rashes as well as acne and pimples. People use this Ayurvedic herb to help sooth skin after long sun exposure. Invest in products containing sandalwood extracts and experience just how it leaves your skin feeling hydrated and cleansed.
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Neem or Neemba is a well-known medicinal herb. People adore it for its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. In India people know it as the ‘Village Pharmacy’ due to its multipurpose uses. It is an ingredient that is absorbed deeply into your skin. It helps in removing dead skin cells whilst simultaneously promoting your skins natural oil production.
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Turmeric (one of the the ultimate Ayurvedic Herbs)
Turmeric is an Ayurvedic herb that is packed full of anti-inflammatory properties. It also contains many antioxidants. These two components provide your skin with a glow and radiance that you just can’t get elsewhere. Turmeric actively revives your skin by bringing out your skin's inner natural glow.
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Arjuna
Arjuna or Arjuna bark extract is an Ayurvedic herbs that helps prevent skin aging. Moreover, Arjuna helps reduce the production of free radicals in your skin. It is also packed full of antioxidants and helps prevent skin cell damage.
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Aloe Vera
People also know this ingredient as ghritkumari. It is one of the most well-known and commonly used herbs within the health and beauty industries. It boasts numerous health benefits and has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and cooling characteristics. This gel-based ingredient provides relief form many skin issues and gives your skin a soothing and cooling effect, leaving it rash and blemish free.
