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 The key ingredients in Anokha Skin Care were selected based upon both their proven scientific efficacy and traditional uses. Begin your journey with us to the world of healthy, glowing skin! Almond: Almonds have long been used in Ayurvedic medicine to provide nutrients to the brain and clarity to the skin. Almond oil is used to soothe and condition the skin by replenishing natural skin oils often lost during cleansing. Amla: Amla is a small, sour fruit which contains the highest natural concentration of vitamin C. Vitamin C is an anti-oxidant which eliminates free-radical induced damage of the skin. It is a natural skin brightener, and is an excellent alternative to hydroquinone. Finally, it inhibits collagenase activity, which helps to defy aging skin. Bamboo: Bamboo contains bambusoideae, which binds moisture to the skin's surface, and a high concentration of natural silica, which exfoliates and smoothes the skin's outer layers. It is a fast-growing plant found throughout the south of India which helps to balance oxygen and carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere. Banyan tree: The banyan tree contains the fig fruit, which has an anti-oxidant and is helpful in brightening the skin. Burdock root: Burdock root is prized for its anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties. Gotu kola: Gotu kola, also known as Indian Pennywort, is believed to contain active ingredients which rejuvenate the skin by stimulating collagen synthesis and increasing tensile strength. It is also an anti-inflammatory agent which has been effectively used in the treatment of burns, wounds, ulcers, and the prevention of scars. Green tea: Green tea, the unfermented form of black tea cultivated throughout India and Sri Lanka, is often ingested for its anti-oxidants. It is also used as a soothing anti-inflammatory agent when applied directly to the skin. Jasmine: The jasmine flower is one of the most beloved and fragrant flowers found throughout South Asia. Its oil, which has a rich and sensual fragrance, has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to soothe and moisturize the skin. Licorice: Licorice contains glabridin, a safe and effective skin brightening agent which provides an excellent alternative to hydroquinone. It is also used for its anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties. Lotus: The lotus flower has been treasured throughout human history as a sacred symbol of purity and vitality. Depictions of this plant adorn the walls of Hindu temples and Egyptian tombs. It has potent astringent, anti-septic, and stimulating properties. Mango: The mango, an enormously popular fruit throughout South Asia, is considered to be "the food of the gods". It contains high levels of the anti-oxidants vitamins A and C, and its natural fats soften and moisturize the skin. Milk: Milk and milk products, such as yogurt, have been valued since ancient times for their luxuriously moisturizing properties. Cleopatra is believed to have bathed in a concoction of milk and rose petals, and milk is still used today as an effective and gentle facial cleanser. Mulberry: The mulberry tree contains a dark purple fruit with anti-septic and anti-inflammatory characteristics. It has been cultivated for hundreds of years for its medicinal uses. Neem: The neem tree is considered to be a "miracle plant" in South Asia. Its leaves and bark are still used to cleanse and purify the skin and teeth. Oatmeal: Oatmeal is a gentle cleanser and exfoliant which is excellent for oily skin types. It absorbs excess sebum on the skin while restoring the barrier function of skin and improving elasticity. Orange: The orange has large amounts of the anti-oxidant vitamin C. Orange peel is a mild exfoliant which also stimulates the circulation. Rice: Rice, a universal food staple, is also a valuable nutrient for the skin. It is an excellent but gentle exfoliant, and the oil derived from rice bran moisturizes and brightens the skin. Rice grass has a very rapid metabolism, and contains high levels of anti-oxidants and photoprotectants. Rose: This remarkable flower has many uses in addition to its intoxicating scent. Rosewater, derived from the distilled essence of rose petals, is a mild astringent and anti-septic which gently tightens pores without drying the skin. Rose oil nourishes and tones the skin. Saffron: Saffron, derived from the crocus flower, is well-known for its distinctive aroma and taste. Cleopatra reportedly used saffron in her bath to ensure that lovemaking would be more pleasurable. The stamens of the flower contain anti-oxidants and brighteners for the skin. Sandalwood: Sandalwood, believed to "bring one closer to the divine", is derived from a tree indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. While its oil has been used as a perfume for over 4000 years, it is also prized for its anti-septic, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing properties. Tulsi: Tulsi, also known as holy basil, has been used for purification and healing. Possessing a light and refreshing scent, it contains an anti-septic which is useful in clarifying treatments. Turmeric: Turmeric, a relative of the ginger plant, is a powder ground from the root of a leafy plant. It contains curcumin, which has repeatedly been shown in scientific studies to be an effective anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory agent. It is a key ingredient in many facial treatments. Willow: The bark from the willow tree contains natural hydroxyl acids which help to clean pores. Extract from the leaves contains salicylic acid, and therefore is also useful in oily skin types. By removing dead cells on the skin's surface, it can help brighten skin tone. |
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