Good Reads By Ayur Herbals

As we step into winter, we need a lotion that is effective yet unheavy, potent yet gentle and hydrating yet non-clogging. Therefore, we introduce to you the newest product of our collection: Ayur Herbals’ Skin Care Moisturising Lotion (Shea & Olive Butter). Try this moisturising lotion and you won’t go back to any other!

●      Shea Butter: Shea butter is a skin conditioning humectant. It is an ace in your hand of cards if you suffer from dryness as it is a long lasting moisturiser that prevents parching of the skin. Shea butter forms a defensive layer on the skin and holds in moisture. Shea butter prevents skin from becoming greasy and oily as the linoleic acid and oleic acid in it balance each other out. It absorbs automatically, rejuvenates skin, removes dullness and dryness, does not clog pores and balances out the oil in your skin. Shea butter constitutes of cinnamic corrosive that has anti-inflammatory properties, making it an effective anti-inflammatory. This helps in treating redness and soothing sunburns. Shea butter has healthy fatty acids in it that hydrate the skin by injecting moisture into it. Shea butter is an anti-ageing agent: it increases the production of collagen, contains vitamins A and E that keep the skin flexible, nourished and youthful, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, removes dead cells and promotes circulation to help in cell renewal.

●      Olive Butter: Olive butter is a naturally occurring emollient; it moisturises and softens the skin by deeply hydrating it and locking in moisture. It is easily absorbable - providing nourishment to the skin while allowing it to breathe. It strengthens the skin’s natural barrier, protecting it from dryness and environmental irritants. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe irritated skin and help with conditions like eczema and dermatitis. It repairs skin tissues to protect from damaging, harmful UV rays. Its anti-oxidant and vitamin content - namely, vitamins A, D, E and K - help prevent premature ageing. Lastly, it improves skin elasticity and tone, leading to more youthful looking skin.

●      Almond Oil: Almond oil is an effective moisturiser for skin. The fatty acids found in almond oil act as emollients, strengthening the skin’s protective barrier. This barrier traps in moisture and blocks water loss from the skin. Almond oil also possesses anti-inflammatory and calming properties that help provide rapid relief from inflammation, redness, itching, swelling and help with skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis. Almond oil’s vitamin content - namely vitamins A and E - helps in cell turnover by removing dead cells, unclogging pores and brightening skin as they improve skin’s texture respectively, thus, helping skin rejuvenate. Almond oil is light yet highly absorbent, a property that enables it to lightens scars and marks. Lastly, almond oil helps moisturise to smoothen out the skin’s texture and encourage younger-looking skin.